Castle and Convent of Christ
Begin with Tomar’s hilltop complex and the history linking the Templars with the Order of Christ.
Daily tour
Private daily tour
Tomar and Coimbra Private Tour
Connect the Templar legacy of Tomar with Coimbra’s centuries-old university culture on a private route from Lisbon.
Tripadvisor 4.9 · 1,061 reviews
8 hours
Private group
Lisbon pickup
Tour overview
From a Templar stronghold to Portugal’s academic city.
Begin in Tomar, where the castle and Convent of Christ explain the transition from the Knights Templar to the Order of Christ. Continue through the historic centre before travelling to Coimbra, whose upper city, university quarter and older streets reflect centuries of academic and religious history. The private format lets your group agree the balance between interiors and city walking, while university, library and monument tickets remain separate and subject to confirmed availability.
Tomar’s hilltop complex
Explore the castle and Convent of Christ setting with context about the Templars and Order of Christ.
Historic Tomar
Connect the monumental complex with Praça da República, churches and the living town below.
Coimbra upper city
Discover the university quarter and the architecture that shaped Portugal’s academic centre.
Two cities, one narrative
Travel privately between medieval, religious and academic landmarks with a coherent sequence.
Gallery
Tomar’s monument landscape and historic Coimbra.
A visual introduction to the two cities; interior admission is arranged separately.
Suggested itinerary
Templar Tomar and academic Coimbra.
University, library and monument access must be confirmed separately and may change the route order.
Tomar historic centre
Continue through the central square and nearby streets that connect the monument with the town.
Journey to Coimbra
Travel north in the private vehicle with a practical break arranged around the confirmed route.
University quarter
Explore Coimbra’s upper city and, when reserved, enter the selected university spaces with separate admission.
Coimbra historic streets
Finish with context around the older city, cathedral area or river-facing viewpoints before returning to Lisbon.
Included
Part of the group price
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the confirmed Lisbon area
- Private driver-guide in English, Portuguese or Spanish
- Bottled water during the journey
- Wi-Fi in the vehicle when available
- Passenger accident insurance and local support
Not included
Paid separately
- Monument and attraction tickets
- Lunch, snacks and additional drinks
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Any service not confirmed in writing
Practical information
What to know before the day.
Share mobility needs, priority interiors and pickup details before confirmation so the route can be prepared correctly.
University reservations
The university and Joanina Library may use timed admission; tickets are arranged separately.
Steep historic centres
Both cities include stone surfaces, inclines and stairs, especially around the principal monuments.
Long-distance planning
This route covers two inland cities from Lisbon, so priorities and pickup details must be confirmed clearly.
Operator
WALKBORDER LDA
Insurance
ALLIANZ — Apólice nº 203377964
RNAVT
RNAVT nº 5861
Guest feedback
Guest feedback on private history-focused journeys.
Tripadvisor 4.9 · 1,061 reviews
Read more reviews“The route felt organised without becoming rigid. Our guide adapted the pace for the children, explained the history clearly and helped us choose the right palace.”
Sarah M. · United States
May 2026 · Family
“Everything was explained before the day, the pickup was punctual and the guide balanced historical detail with time to explore independently.”
Helen R. · United Kingdom
March 2026 · Couple
Frequently asked questions
Before you request availability.
No. The enquiry only asks us to verify availability. The booking becomes confirmed after you receive the written proposal, accept the conditions and complete the required payment.
Most private day tours use a group price for a defined vehicle capacity. Each tour page states the group size, price and any exceptions.
The tour page lists transport, guide, pickup, tickets, water, tolls and taxes when applicable. Lunch, optional tickets and personal expenses are normally separate unless stated otherwise.
Yes, within the available time, geography, ticket conditions and operational limits. Major changes should be agreed before confirmation.
Lunch is normally not included unless stated on the tour page. Guides can recommend restaurants based on preferences, dietary needs and timing.
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Ready to explore?
Build a private Tomar and Coimbra route with clear priorities.
Tell us your date, group size and preferred interior visits. We will confirm admission planning, pickup, availability and indicative group price.