Testimonials

We had our tour yesterday with Marie, and we wanted to let you know how wonderful she is. She has so much knowledge and passion about the Knights Templar and Portugal’s history. She is very personal and a wonderful, easy to get along with person. We enjoyed our tour and time spent with Marie very […]

We had an amazing tour with Monica. She was so knowledgeable and patient with the kids. She kept them interested, and we all learned so much! It was the highlight of our trip! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and EVERYONE! John & Jacqueline – USA

EXCEPTIONAL 8-HOUR TOUR – HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Not many people can capture and captivate my husband’s and my undivided attention for 8 hours, but Marie managed to do so with ease and professionalism. She is super warm, funny, engaging, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the incredible Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal. We had read […]

Just wanted to say what a great job Monica did on our 2 days of touring with her. She even sent us follow up information and photos later in the day. Paula – New Jersey

Thank you for your flexibility. Monica was very knowledgeable and we had a great afternoon. Mary – Nashville, Tennessee

We all had a great day and enjoyed the tour very much. It has been the highlight of my trip. Thank you. Colin – British Columbia

Beautiful day, great sights and history and Monica was a very nice, knowledgeable guide! Doug – Anchorage, Alaska

It was fantastic! Monica was terrific. We had a wonderful time. Alex – Lisbon

We had a great time. Marie was funny and entertaining and had my family laughing and Monica was an encyclopedia of knowledge about the Templars. Would recommend both. Brian – Winconsin

We were so impressed with Monica. We can’t imagine a more thoughtful and knowledgeable person to lead us through the day. She is gifted in sharing her extraordinary knowledge with enthusiasm and detail. We will remember her stories and descriptions. She went above and beyond, showing us a site to visit the aqueduct and suggestions […]

Had a great time with Marie today! She was wonderful and very informative. Brian and Carol

All went great. Monica was wonderful. She was very informative and knowledgeable. We would have been lost without her extensive knowledge. Many thanks for making the arrangements. Allan

Marie was fantastic and we loved the tour! Thank you so much! Beth, Milwaukee

Great tours. Marie was an excellent guide. Family of 4 – USA

Had a great time it was really fun. Monicas is quite a brilliant star and you’re lucky to have her in your company. Thank you for the accommodation! T.A. – Colorado, USA

It was a fascinating tour. Marie was great. Jan, New Zealand

Tour was excellent & we loved our guide. So rich & full of history, a wonderful experience, building knowledge & memorable day. Pam – Texas

We were very pleased with Monica and David yesterday. They both took very good care of us, and we learned a lot from Monica. Therefore, our day was perfect. Thanks Judy and Roy

We had such a wonderful time on our Knights Templar Tour with Marie! Not only was she knowledgeable about all things Knights Templar and Tomar, she was also witty, fun and engaging throughout our time on the tour. Although we didn’t solve the eternal mysteries of the story of the Knights, we did a fair […]

Monica was a great tour guide. We enjoyed her tremendously.

Everything went very well. Monica was one of the best guides I’ve had on this trip. Thanks for setting this up!

Thank you so much for yesterday! We had a great time and Miguel was a phenomenal guide. Very knowledgeable and personable!

Dave and I enjoyed our day. Rene was friendly and we enjoyed his company. My husband is now reading your wife’s writing. He is finding it interesting and well organized. Thank you setting up this experience for us.

An enjoyable, efficient, and informative few days. Thanks for arranging and thanks to Marie for the time, energy, and insights.

The tour with Marie was fabulous. We had a great time and were genuinely sad when the tour was over. Thanks so much.

Tour was absolutely fantastic. Marie was amazing. We had so much fun with her. Just an absolute joy.

Marie did a wonderful job. We had so much fun and our trip would not be the same without your tour.

We had a wonderful day and I would highly recommend this tour. Peter was the perfect tour guide for our trip to Tomar. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area, its history, the castle, and the churches. Peter also made the day fun and relaxing for us all and he was very accommodating of all […]

We had a wonderful time. Marie is a great guide, loves and passionate about history. It was one of the best tours on our trip.

We had the BEST time with Marie. It was such a pleasure to learn from her and her enthusiasm was contagious. We will be booking again in the Fall to take my mom!

Peter was very knowledgeable about Templar Knights & explained everything so it was easy to keep up with, absorb & easy to understand the history. He was funny & charming and his partner Paula was genuinely sincere.

Learn from the best! Peter knows all things Knights Templar and most things Portugal. He was much more than a guide – he’s been a great resource for follow up questions, restaurant recommendations, and suggestions for future exploration. He was friendly, kind, super knowledgeable and hilariously funny with a twinkle in his eye when venturing […]

We have traveled a lot around the world but this tour was spectacular!  Our entire party had a fabulous time. Marie and Bruno were exquisite hosts. We would recommend you, your staff and this company to any and all our family and friends who wish to travel to Tomar! Thank you so much for the […]

I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed every minute with Marie.  I knew from the reviews on your site that it would be like no other tour we’d ever taken, but nothing could have prepared me for the incredible two days we spent in the region.  Marie was an endless fount of knowledge, and […]

Peter, Paula and Sandra were all fantastic. Having professional, knowledgeable, friendly, passionate Guides really made our stay in Tomar one of the highlights of our three weeks in Portugal. Peter tailored our private tour to accommodate all of our requests we sent in advance from NZ, but he suggested we add some things we would […]

Fantastic day of Knights Templar history around Tomar and Almourol. Peter has so much knowledge about this chapter in history. It is truly amazing how Peter portrays the interesting facts as you are escorted around the land of the Templars. Thank you Peter and Paula for such a brilliant day.

Marie was lovely and we had a great tour with her!

Our experience with Sandra was incredible! I was a sponge to her knowledge and passion! We even got the chance to meet Marie; what a hoot!

Yes. Marie was delightful and we really, really appreciate the offer. We would have never achieved all the sites without the both of you. Tomar is way more than I imagined and really looking forward in sharing the knowledge with the group. I did achieve some of my own personal knowledge, very exciting. Deeply appreciate you […]

Thank you so much for set up this beautiful tour and hitting all the key locations that we wanted to visit. The rich culture and history that is there in Portugal is a must too see for every tourist that visits Portugal. So thank you for arranging this full day! This couldn’t have happened without […]

We toured several sites in Tomar with Peter, Sylvia, and Sandra. Each guide was engaged, accommodating, and brought their own unique passion into the subject matter. They did an incredible job explaining the locations and events in the context of Portugal’s history up to and including the present day. We could not be more enthusiastic […]

We toured several sites in Tomar with Peter, Sylvia, and Sandra. Each guide was engaged, accommodating, and brought their own unique passion into the subject matter. They did an incredible job explaining the locations and events in the context of Portugal’s history up to and including the present day. We could not be more enthusiastic […]

Fabulous! Fantastic! 5 Star We had a cracking time on our holiday tours with the guides at Knights Templar Tours. Tour guide Sandra Costa was charming, knowledgeable, and witty as she spoke to the rich Templar history that permeates Portugal. Having the boss, Peter Moore, lead us through the Convento was icing on the cake. […]

Peter met us at our lodging to begin a very enjoyable and interesting tour of Tomar and the sites relating to the Knights Templar.  He impressed all of us with his extensive knowledge of the history of the Templar as well as the history of the area and region.  Adding to this knowledge is an […]

We learned a lot and really enjoyed this tour. Highly recommended.

Sandra was amazing. Super knowledgeable, personable positive and passionate about the subject.

Our tour of the Convent of Christ was terrific! Peter and Sylvia had customized the tour to what two boys would be most interested in, and it was perfect. The kids adored it, as did I…They are knowledgeable guides and lovely people.

Sandra was very knowledgeable about this subject and did a great job explaining the role they played during the Age of Discovery.

At the end of the tour, we were escorted right to the door of our train car for our return trip back to Aveiro. This day will definately be a keeper for my Memory Box …..thank you so much John for a wonderful day! Obragada!

It was a very enjoyable tour and we learned so much. We had a great time.

The experience itself was a once in a lifetime memory my wife and I will have forever.

We were so enchanted with the entire experience and locale that we ended up buying an apartment in Tomar!

The entire experience with Knights Templar Tours was excellent and we can highly recommend them.

Sandra was a wonderful guide and her knowledge and enthusiasm made our tour all the better.

We feel that we made a new friend along the way. Many thanks for organising such a fantastic tour.

We enjoyed regional food with Peter and Sandra in local restaurants. We recommend anyone with an interest in templar history book a guided tour.

I’m an amateur history nerd and wanted to experience Portugal and the Knights Templar history. This tour fit the bill!

I would certainly recommend your tour to anyone who has the slightest interest in the Knights Templar history.

Overall a top-notch experience and highly recommended. My husband and I always book private tours while we’re in Europe and this was among the best. Thank you so much!

We are Canadians and Oak Island (TV Show) fans so love anything about the Templars!

Our private all day Templar tour was jam packed but never rushed. We were promptly picked up in Lisbon and driven to Tomar and dropped off back at our hotel at the end of the day. Extremely convenient!

Peter was excellent and full of passion. His knowledge was outstanding and gave lots of additional information to make the tour fun and interesting.

We had a great time on our Knights Templar tour with Sylvia. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. She was even kind enough to share her book on the Knights Templar history with us.

We had a wonderful time with Sandra visiting Almourol castle and the Convent of Christ. She had really deep knowledge about The knights Templar and Portuguese history and was also really friendly.

We met Sandra at the Castle/Convent and had the most amazing tour for 2 hours. Highly recommended as something to do in this incredibly important castle in the history of Knights Templar…

The depth of knowledge Peter brings to his tours is unequaled in comparison to any of the many tours we have taken in Portugal. His knowledge of the period brings to life the time of the Templars in Europe.

…excellent guides that could go in any direction you wanted to know more about and would highly recommend them to anyone going to Tomar and wanting to get a deep history of the most famous structures in the region.

…such knowledge – beyond in what you would read in a guide book. It was so interesting finding out so many details which would have been overlooked should we have not had them to guide us through the wonders and marvels of these castles. And on a personal note – they are both charming and witty!

I felt sorry for the tourists that went on their own; they missed 90% of what they were actually looking at.

We went on our wonderful tour with Sandra. We truly enjoyed Every minute of it. We learned so much about everything from the Templars to modern Portugal. Highly recommended.

Our day with Sandra was a highlight of our Portuguese adventure. Peter’s attention and personalization to these private tours exceeded our expectations. Please do not hesitate to explore the area with them.

Peter was fantastic! I had high hopes for this tour, and Peter exceeded all expectations. His knowledge and genuine interest in the Templar Knights made it a fun and educational tour for our entire family.

…an experience that I’m unlikely to forget. If you’re interested in the history of the Templars, absolutely do this with Peter, his knowledge is astounding and he amused us greatly on a few occasions.

It was an amazing tour…..1 and half day, deep dive into the history of Portugal, Knights Templars, and other Orders. We highly recommend them. Sandra is extremely knowledgeable and accommodative to our needs.

We had a wonderful tour with Sergio. The places he took us to were wonderful and we would never have found them on our own. He knew so much and was obviously enthusiastic about the topics. I have mobility issues after 2 knee replacements and he was very considerate about tailoring the tour so it […]

The sites were breathtaking, and the stories fascinating. Our sincerest thanks for an unforgettable adventure!

Had a wonderful one day tour from Lisbon of the Megaliths with Joao. Was a well planned tour giving us a cross section of all the types of stone structures. Highly recommend.

I have to say that Sandra was fabulous throughout, as I have problems with my ears which required her to be very patient when describing the sites. She has considerable knowledge and we had some wonderful conversations about Portuguese history and the Portugal of today.

Our day with Sergio was my favorite time of our Portugal trip.

…call Peter and book a tour with him! He knows everything about the story of the town and the Knights, and he is a very nice guy, if I should rate the tour I would say absolutely 10, the top!!

Do this tour!!! You won’t be disappointed.

Knights Templar tours is a must for anyone visiting Tomar or the broader Lisbon area – 10/10!!

I truly enjoyed my experience and felt I was back in that period of history and intrigue. A very memorable experience. Would definitely take this tour again.

Our guides were both fun and entertaining and they are natural storytellers. We would heartily recommend this tour.

…so pleasant and informative. It truly made a large difference in visiting Tomar and understanding the history and Tomar’s important sights. Would highly recommend.

What sets Knights Templar Tours apart from all the other tour providers I had contacted is their willingness to go the extra mile to make your tour exactly the way you want it, with smart suggestions on how to maximize your experience of the sights, all within budget. And simply put, they’re all very, very nice people!

Thanks to Peter for being so responsive and getting us Sandra on short notice for a tour of Tomar. Sandra was awesome. She was easy to find at the cafe, and her knowledge was incredible and interesting.

I am very happy to recommend your company to our friends and family and we also will be back soon!

I would highly recommend this company for their organization, adaptability and professional service. We would not hesitate to book another tour when we return.

Joao as a guide is way better than his modest biography reads, his understanding of history and the esoteric aspects are excellent.

We would love to visit again the Knights Templar region and when that happens, we know who we can depend on to give us a very fulfilling, informative and fun tou

Meeting both Sylvia and Sandra was a pleasure and added to our wonderful experience. Thanks to you all!

I felt the Spirit of the Knights Templar at Tomar when I visited recently (November 2016). This memory will remain with me, and hope one day I will return

Peter and Sylvia brilliantly and kindly thought to both join our family so that one could present the tour at a level that would hold our (8 and 9-year-old) boys’ attention while the other (the roles alternated) ensured that the adults obtained maximal information on the amazing sites, and what an incredible wealth of knowledge both Peter and Sylvia have.

Our group knew some basics of the Knights Templar order and Peter filled in the gaps with an exceptional knowledge base and humour! Peter truly went above and beyond for us all. Look forward to reading Peter’s book once published!

I learned so much about the Knights Templar from Peter – I’d clearly only heard a tiny and quite inaccurate information before. All I had learned about them had been from books like the Da Vinci Code… all myths and all wrong!

We were so impressed with Peter and João we are in the process of arranging another visit for next year to attend the Templar Festival. We’re really looking forward to that.

A guided trip with Peter should be added to the book “1000 things to do before you die” book.

We were so very impressed, from start to finish. (Being lifelong New Yorkers, it takes a lot to impress us, I would say!). 5 STARS and will be promoting it from this side of the Atlantic. OBRIGADA!

A memorable experience. Would definitely have missed a lot if I had gone to the convent without a tour.