In the Heart of the City: Get to know the history of Tomar and taste local Tapas!

At the end of this tour you are going to comprehend what brings life to Tomar and makes it pulse. Starting in Várzea Grande we will walk towards Saint Mary Church, once a Cathedral and one of the most important dioceses in the all country and beyond. Descending, we will pass by the Saint Iria’s Convent whilst enjoying one of the best views Tomar has to offer. Then, we will dive in the green garden of Mouchão where we’ll see the Mouchão Wheel which is said to be proof the passage of the Mors in these lands. We will be on our way again, this time to enter the former Jews’ street and where we will go back to 15th century and to when the synagogue, jewish history. Meanwhile let us observe the famous corner windows, symbol of once architecture. Lastly, we will finish in the main square, centre of the city.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ponte de Dom Manuel, Rua Marques de Pombal, Tomar 2300-474 Portugal

We will talk about the Estaus and the ancient main square

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais, Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal

We will find out more about the secrets inside the Templrar's cathedral.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mouchao Parque, Rua Parque, Tomar 2300-586 Portugal

Take a look at the Traditional Wheel of Mouchão.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes, Avenida Doutor Candido Madureira, Tomar 2300-531 Portugal

Smal introduction to the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Synagogue of Tomar, Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors, Tomar 2300-577 Portugal

Visit to the Synagogue and to the old jewish street.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista, R. Sao Joao 135 Praca da Republica, Tomar 2300-568 Portugal

End of the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Levada de Tomar – Moinhos e Lagares d’El Rei, Rua Joao Carlos Everard, 2300, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal

You will know more about the importance of the water to the city's development.

Duration: 10 minutes