Tomar Historical Tours

Tomar has a decorated history, with the Knights Templar taking center stage in founding and developing the city in its early days. The Convent of Christ, one of the biggest attractions in the city, was constructed by them, and it features many historically significant medieval buildings in its complex. There are also many Roman-era bridges, medieval castles, and monuments in the city. All these give you a glimpse into the way of life of the earlier inhabitants of the city and how they shaped Tomar and Portugal into what they are today.

Tomar has lots of attractions, and half a day is not enough to visit all of them. Most of these attractions require some explaining to be done so that you truly understand what their purpose was and their significance in history. This will require you to spend some time at each attraction. The recommended period is 2-3 days. This will help you learn about these attractions and appreciate their contribution to history. To put this into context, the Convent of Christ can easily take you a whole day to explore.

Apart from its medieval buildings and monuments, Tomar also has a booming culinary scene. Visitors come from all over the world to taste its culinary offerings, and most can't get enough of them. The city has traditional dishes with recipes preserved and passed down for more than six generations. As you indulge in these dishes and savor the flavors, that glee you make with every bite is the same glee the earlier inhabitants of Tomar made hundreds of years ago. 

The best way to explore Tomar is by foot. This will give you a first-hand experience of the city as you move from one attraction to the next. The bus and train drop off passengers inside the city, and from the stations, most attractions are within walking distance. If you are exploring on a group tour, your tour van will be packed outside the city, and you will walk into the city on foot to make the most of the tour. Remember to bring along comfortable walking shoes and drinking water to keep you hydrated, especially during the summer months.

Tomar is a great tourist destination, and every day tourists visit in droves, but there is something unique about the city because you will never get that overwhelming feeling of it being touristy. As you walk along the streets, you will notice tourists moving around, but everybody else will be going about their business unhinged. This is mainly because of the availability of many attractions, which are distributed in different parts of the city.

Tomar is a safe tourist destination. The locals are friendly, and their smiles are always reassuring. They are also always willing to be of help whenever they can. But like any tourist destination in the world, you may find a few cases of pretty crimes, like snatching. So as a precaution, always be aware of your surroundings and avoid scenarios like walking alone in secluded places, which can make you a victim.