Monastery Tours in Nazaré: 7 Good Ones, Priced

1.Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Travel from Lisbon in an air-conditioned minivan to Almourol Castle, reached by boat, then continue to Tomar for the Convent of Christ, Castle of Tomar, and Santa Maria do Olival. Guides such as Leo, Rui, and Ines are praised for making Templar history clear and entertaining. Lunch is independent, and expect stairs and uneven ground.

“Rui was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide! We learned a lot and enjoyed seeing the ancient sites.”

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2.Batalha Monastery Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 140 reviews · from $17Best value

Visit Batalha Monastery, Portugal’s grand Gothic and Manueline royal pantheon. Your one-day ticket covers the church, stained-glass windows, Royal Cloister, domed Chapter Hall, dormitory, dining room, kitchen, and Imperfect Chapels. Skip the ticket line, bring a printed voucher, and explore at your own pace.

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3.Convent of Christ Tour “Portugal in the Map” – Visit Tomar with a local guide!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet your English-speaking guide at Cafetaria do Castelo in Tomar for a two-hour walk through the castle grounds, gardens, walls, and Convent of Christ. Guides such as Ana, Sara, David, Carolina, and Renato explain Templar and Portuguese history, art, and symbolism. The €15 convent admission is extra.

“A Carolina foi uma guia fantástica. Conseguiu transportar-nos para o tempo dos templários e ensinar-nos imenso sobre história e curiosidades muito interessantes sobre os detalhes do castelo e convento. Recomendo muito.”

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4.Tomar: Knight’s Templar Castle and Convent of Christ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $70

Tour Tomar’s Convent of Christ with a private or small group guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll see the Templar Charola, main cloister, painted panels, and Chapter House window while guides such as Renato, Ana, Sara, and Xavier explain the site’s long connection to Portugal’s past. Entrance tickets cost extra.

“Great tour! Renato was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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5.Tomar, Christ Convent & Almourol Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $94

Travel from Lisbon to Almourol Castle, crossing the Tagus by boat before exploring Tomar, Santa Maria dos Olivais Church, and the Convent of Christ. Guides such as Oriana, João, and Lourenço bring the Templar story to life in English or Portuguese. Expect an 8 to 9-hour day, hill climbs, free time for lunch, and pickup at central Lisbon accommodation.

“an ideal out if the box tour for those medieval and gothic era enthusiasts. our tour guide Nuno took us to places others skipped and filled us with the history and infomation. i highly recommend.”

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6.Time travel at the Convent of Christ Tomar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk from Tomar Castle into the Convent of Christ with Monica, an English-speaking guide who explains Templar history, religious orders, architecture, and the site’s symbols. The tour lasts about three hours, costs $48.27 per person, and does not include the €15 entrance ticket or optional €15 lunch.

“We visited with the guide the Convent of Christ in Tomar in about 2 hours. Monica was extremely professional. He speaks perfect English and accurately illustrated the complex historical context. It answered exhaustively to the many curiosities we had and allowed us to appreciate 100% the wonderful site of Tomar, a UNESCO heritage site, and focal point of the Portuguese Templars. Congratulations to Monica, highly recommended guided tour.Auto-translated”

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7.Tomar: Convent of Christ and Templar Castle Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · from $17

Visit Tomar’s UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ, beginning at the 1160 Templar Castle and its unusual round Charola temple. See the Manueline nave, Chapter Window, five cloisters, and Pegões Aqueduct. The $17 ticket is good for one day, though you should confirm whether your booking includes a guide such as Mark or Anna.

“mark's a fab storyteller. put the history together well. good coverage of high points & leaves you at the convent”

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