Spend a full day in Tomar exploring Convento de Cristo, the Templar castle and the oldest preserved Sinagoga on the Iberian Peninsula. This private, guided tour includes monument entrances, hotel pickup in Camarate, Portugal, and a taste of local pastries.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness for walking on cobbles and short stair climbs; mostly urban walking.
Wildlife
History
Tomar was a center for the Knights Templar and conservation of Jewish heritage; the Convento de Cristo is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Conservation
Respect monument rules, stay on marked paths, and avoid touching carved stone to preserve delicate Manueline details.
Cityrama
Cityrama is a Portugal-based tour operator headquartered in Porto that offers a wide range of city and regional experiences across northern and central Portugal, plus island routes.
Cityrama operates hop-on hop-off bus services in Porto with 24-hour and 48-hour ticket options and a variety of combined sightseeing packages, including river cruises on the Douro. The operator lists guided and self-guided formats, from short Porto city tours to full-day excursions and thematic experiences such as wine tastings and cultural visits.
Offerings in the Porto catalog include hop-on hop-off options, Porto city tours with boat segments (for example, Porto City Tour com cruzeiro 6 pontes), and package combinations that add visits to wine cellars and Douro river cruises. Regional highlights in the listing include the UNESCO-listed Douro Histórico full-day tour with vineyard visits and tastings, Aveiro & Costa Nova canal boat rides, and multiple Fátima and Lisbon day tours.
Island and nature itineraries on the list reference volcanic and coastal routes such as Na Rota da Lava and Azorean destinations like Sete Cidades and Furnas. Product pages note when a tour includes commentary or multilingual audio guides.
Cityrama's catalog spans short city sightseeing, full-day wine and cultural tours, evening experiences such as Lisbon fado nights, and family options paired with attractions like the oceanarium. Information, schedules, and availability vary by season; check details before booking online.
Base
Porto, Portugal
Operating from Porto city
Ticket Durations
24h & 48h
Hop-On Hop-Off ticket options available
Douro & Wine
Multiple tours
Douro Valley and wine experiences offered
Tours Offered
60+ experiences
City, regional and island tours listed
Book 24h or 48h hop-on hop-off tickets, Douro cruises, or full-day excursions — check availability and tour languages before booking.
Wear sturdy shoes
Streets are cobbled and include stone steps; good walking shoes make climbs at the castle and cloister much easier.
Bring water and snacks
Nine hours on a full-day tour means refilling a bottle and a small snack helps between stops and after climbs.
Carry some cash
Small pastelarias and local stalls may prefer cash for quick purchases of pastries and souvenirs.
Reserve camera batteries
Interior spaces in the Convento and Sinagoga reward close-up shots—bring spare batteries or a power bank.
Comfortable walking shoes
Stable soles for cobbles and stairs inside historic monuments.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated through the nine-hour day and on riverside walks.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful for unpredictable showers and wind along the Rio Nabão.
winter
Portable phone charger
Power for photos and navigation during a full-day tour.