The 18 best parks and gardens in Tomar

Went here on a whim and we were amazed. Such a beautiful place and so much history. If you are in the area or a drives away it is very much worth the trip. So impressive and the history and structures just can’t be described. It is a bit of a maze but it makes it all that more exciting and impressive. Go down all the stairs walk all the hallways. August 2025 prices were €15 per person and there is a restaurant to eat at. The castle de Tomar can be visited for free at the moment at a separate entrance but only to walk the property no visiting inside.

Beautiful place, enormous building, rich history. Parking is somewhat limited, we parked at a second parking lot a bit further from the castle, but had to return early because we only paid for 3h of parking and didn't want to get a ticket. First reason for deducting 1 star: signalisation could be better, a toilet stop in the middle would be useful because it took a while to walk all the way from the middle to the end (not yet realizing how massive the place is) and even more time to get back to my family because it can be a maze of corridors, rooms and stairs. Second reason: we ate a pizza at the restaurant near the end and, while it was not bad, we paid more for that pizza (17.5€ each) than we did for any other food during our entire 9-day stay in Portugal, including a fancy restaurant. Finally, a minor remark: the place is far from accessible to wheelchairs or strollers, there are stairs everywhere. I'm not deducting stars for that because it would ruin the place to build elevators everywhere, but people need to know before they plan a visit.

I was wrong when I thought Tomar was a small town! The city is definitely worth a visit for its historical beauty and Templar influence, especially if you visit during the medieval festival season. As for the Convent of Christ, it's a visit that can take more than two hours; the building is quite large, and together with the castle, you can easily spend an entire day visiting it. In addition to the impressive architecture, you can enjoy an exhibition on medieval clothing, there are countless spaces to take an immense number of artistic photographs, and the light there is wonderful. It also has gardens and is pet-friendly. The service at the entrance is fast, you can use the 52-pass for Portuguese residents with your NIF, and of course, there's a 50% discount for those over 65 (general admission €15). I encourage you to visit the souvenir shop inside because it has very good prices, compared to the shop at the exit. They also have a cafe inside, which I enjoyed more than the one outside the building. Definitely a must visit in Portugal!

The Convento de Cristo in Tomar is one of those places that feel suspended in time, a stone labyrinth where the echoes of the Knights Templar still linger. Originally built as the headquarters of the Templars in Portugal, it later became the home of the Order of Christ, carrying that same air of mystery and quiet power. The main church, the Charola is extraordinary, its circular design was inspired by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, a direct architectural link between Portugal and the Holy Land. Inside, the space glows with medieval frescoes, gold leaf, and a sense of sacred geometry that feels spiritual and beautiful. The rest of the convent unfolds like a dream of stone, cloisters upon cloisters, Manueline windows crawling with rope and coral motifs, and corridors that seem to hum with history. You can almost imagine the Templar knights walking through at dusk, the weight of centuries in their silence. It’s not just a monument; it’s a story carved in limestone, blending faith, art, and mystery. Whether you’re drawn by history or atmosphere, Convento de Cristo is one of the most powerful and beautiful places in Portugal. Well worth the visit when in Tomar.

We were only in Tomar for a single evening en route elsewhere, but visited the Convent (and the accompanying Castle) for a few hours before we left the town the next morning. It was a good activity that we enjoyed! Added with the walk around the (exterior) Castle, it was as couple hours well spent. We bought tickets to the Convent online in advance so basically just walked right in. The Convent is quite large, and the self-guided tour through it is easy to follow with decent signage. It wasn't too busy when we were there (a Friday morning in late September) and it was very interesting to walk through this historic site. There is a parking lot right out front, and it wasn't busy when we got there fairly early in the morning, but when we left a few hours later it appeared full! The rest rooms were out of service due to a water issue in the toilets, so we had to go to the little cafe near the parking lot (and pay for toilet access) but that was really the only drawback.

Absolute must see. A surprise around every corner. Many cloisters from different periods of history. Fascinating place. Lots to enjoy!

€15 entry fee for adults and yes it’s worth every cent , they reckon it’ll take 2 hours to get around this amazing building and I suggest at least that or even 3-4 hours and just take your time to take in all that the convent has to offer. The architecture is mind blowing , thr feeling of history within these walls has to experienced. This is a well worth visit and I thoroughly recommend it and walk up to it up the cobblestone winding hilly road that I assume is the original track to the convent and castle .

Impressive aquaduct that was commissioned by King John the III of Portugal in 1590 to supply water to the nearby Convent of Christ and the town of Tomar. It has 168 arches and was built in the renessance and mannerist style.

This is an amazing historical spot for history lovers! It's so well preserved! Definitely worth a visit to see it! By walk, it's 30-40 minutes walk from the center, but it's very beautiful still! You can also have a picnic in the area cause it's very quiet and very nice views. If you want to walk on it, be careful, it seemed pretty dangerous.

Very much worth the detour to see the aqueducs. They are impressively tall and you are able to walk on top them!

Absolutely incredible! Ample parking in an unmarked dirt lot at one of the ends of the aquaduct, if you are driving by you can't miss it and even if you did there is an intersection not far on either ends you can safely turn around at. If you are not afraid of heights and have good balance you can hike across the top for incredible views and pictures. To walk across it entirely one-way takes about 10mins if you are going carefully. The path is built into the top of the aquaduct alongside the the water carriage. As such, on one side there is a 4ft wall you can use for balance if you feel unsteady. On the other there is a 1ft-max stone wall that offers a buffer from what is otherwise a straight drop down. The path is wide enough for one person to jog comfortably and for two to carefully squeeze by one another. If you are afraid of heights I recommend taking pictures from the field alongside the road near the middle of the aquaduct (maybe 10min walk from the dirt parking lot). 10/10 would go again in a heartbeat!

A very large and impressive aqueduct. The view from above is spectacular, it is worth going up and walking along it.

Absolutely stunning and you can get up and walk along it. Caution needed but we managed in motorcycle boots. It's free and that's impressive. Park right next to it ride or drive alongside it.

Worth the walk if you don't have transport. Truly an experience to walk across the valley

I stumbled upon this church while exploring the main square in Tomar and was really impressed. The architecture is stunning, especially the front entrance with its detailed stonework and the tall bell tower—it’s hard to miss. Inside, the atmosphere is very calm and serene. There are some beautiful old paintings and tiled walls that give you a real sense of the church’s history. It’s not a huge place, but there’s a lot to take in if you enjoy art and old buildings. It’s free to enter, and when I went, it wasn’t crowded at all, which made the experience even nicer. Definitely worth a quick stop if you’re in the area—it only takes 15–20 minutes to visit, but it leaves a strong impression.

WOW, saw this church from the Castle above and had to check it out. Neat little square area outside and an impressive clock tower. So much detail in the carvings. Worth the close up view.

Beautiful church in the old town of Tomar. There was a wedding on Saturday when we visited the place. It was beautifully decorated and full of guests. We managed to get in and see the interior of this magnificent building. It looks very beautiful in the inside and outside. A place to visit for sure.

Beautiful and historic 15th century church in the heart of Tomar. It is located in the main square across from the municipal building. Good example of typical portuguese Manueline architecture.

Highly recommend a visit on your Portugal Templar tour expedition.

It’s a beautiful church right on the main square. Not very big, but has a nice altar. It’s free to go inside

The architecture it's amazing! If you get a chance to go inside, you will be amazed by how beautiful it is.

Nice park with an impressive waterway snaking through. Lots of fish in the water. Great park for the kid at heart to play around in. Nice trees and plants. A wooden water wheel that has been preserved and is visible from the main road. We love all the cobble stone!

I had a great time visiting this park: nice place to visit on a fair day!!!

Really great water side park, with so many facilities.

Clean, well maintained and pretty quiet, considering the proximity of road and vehicles passing by.

Very peaceful and well taken cared of park. Has a kids playground and basketball court and other exercise machines. Also has a coffeehouse in the park with a nice view. Perfect for afternoon beer or ice cream.

A wonderful little park in the middle of Tomar. Plenty of walking to be done in this historic town, with all its architecture. There's a little park if bringing children and nice café located by the water.

Very nice park close to the nabao river. Especially interesting is the water wheel with ceramic pots. There is a cafe in the park as well as toilets.

It’s a must see!

(Translated by Google) The traditional Festa dos Tabuleiros (Tray Festival) takes place in Tomar every four years at the beginning of July. This festival, which originated in the cult of the Holy Spirit, a great devotion of Queen Saint Isabel, wife of King Dinis, is deeply rooted throughout the country, but Tomar is the most symbolic and heartfelt festival. The decorations of the Trays, houses and streets feature flowers, bread and ears of wheat, which are typical elements of the ancient and traditional harvest festivals. (Original) A tradicional Festa dos Tabuleiros realiza-se em Tomar, de quatro em quatro anos no princípio de Julho. Esta Festa com origem no culto do Espírito Santo, grande devoção da Rainha Santa Isabel, mulher de D. Dinis, está fortemente enraizada em todo o território nacional mas, tem em Tomar a sua festa mais simbólica e sentida. No adorno dos Tabuleiros, das casas e das ruas, encontramos flores, o pão e as espigas de trigo, que são elementos típicos das antigas e tradicionais festas das colheitas.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful festival with streets decorated with paper flowers and several parades. It is usually held every 4 years as an integral part of the Holy Spirit festivities. (Original) Linda festa com ruas enfeitadas com flores de papel e com vários desfiles. Realiza-se habitualmente de 4 em 4 anos como parte integrante das festas do Espírito Santo

(Translated by Google) Despite having to look for a parking space, waiting in line for lunch, for a coffee, to go to the bathroom, going early to find a good spot to see the procession, waiting hours for it to arrive, but we don't want to lose our spot and maneuver among THOUSANDS of people... in the end you forget all that and... IT'S WORTH IT 🤣 (Original) Apesar ter que procura lugar para estacionar, filas de espera para almoçar, para beber um café, para ir á casa de banho, ir cedo para arranjar um lugar bom para ver o cortejo, esperar horas para que venha, mas não queremos perder o lugar e manobrar entre MILHARES de pessoas....no final esquece-se tudo isso e.... VALE A PENA 🤣

(Translated by Google) I'm in love, a unique party, wonderful work. Well organized. I recommend it and I'll be back. (Original) Estou apaixonada, uma festa sem igual, um trabalho maravilhoso. Bem organizado Recomendo e voltarei

(Translated by Google) A beautiful festival that takes place only every four years in the city of Tomar. (Original) Festa linda que acontece somente de 4 em 4 anos na cidade de Tomar.

(Translated by Google) we loved it. Very well organized. Even when going out by car there is no traffic jam. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ORGANIZERS (Original) nous avons adoré. Très bien organisé. Même pour sortir en voiture pas de bouchon. BRAVO AUX ORGANISATEURS

I understand the concept of the place, but my expectations were not aligned with the experience I got. Food was okay but nothing special. The menu could have had more detailed descriptions (we did ask the waiter but still). Although they aim to recreate some medieval experience, the of lighting was far from ideal.. I don't need a lamp in my face but at least I like to see my food clearly. The plates that were on the table from the beginning are not well cleaned. This place is quite popular but to my personal taste, it is not somewhere I would return.

Touristy and slightly silly BUT to be honest, it was an overall pleasant dinner. Food was better than expected for a themed restaurant - the mushroom soup to start was really quite good, my vegetable pie for a main was comforting and tasty, and my husband had the 'beef with witches sauce' (basically, beef stew) which he enjoyed. We also had the bread and herb butter as our couvert, which tasted fresh. The theming of the restaurant was cool and we sat farther back in a quiet corner, which enhanced the intimate feeling. Service was efficient. We had made a reservation in advance and our table was ready, without a wait.

If you’ve ever wondered what medieval food tastes like, this place is worth a visit. Food is very tasty, it’s amazing how well dishes can taste without tomatoes, potatoes, chilli or corn. Would definitely recommend the ham hock, it’s more like a roasted pork knuckle, with crispy skin and tender meat. Very friendly staff who can speak English. Menus in English as well.

Interesting Medieval themed restaurant. Hearty food with great staff. Our waiter was particularly helpful and pleasant. We had a premium wine so our bill was high for Tomar bit defined worth it.

We were looking forward to a unique food and ambience experience, however left disappointed afterwards. The table was ready for the reserved time. A reservation is highly recommended. Olives, bread and butter were standing on the table already when we got seated. Unfortunately, it took more than 45 minutes to get two glass bottles of water (sparkling water/non-sparkling). The water tasted like (and probably was) tap water … for 2€!!! We chose Frog Legs as starters. What a disappointment and sad arrangement. The frog legs were fried to an extent where you only ate and tasted fried bread crumbs and the bones. The main dishes also lacked everything (including a more detailed description on the menu) we are used to when eating out in Portugal. We ordered Entrecôte with fried polenta (three small 5cm sticks) and onion jam (too sweet), Wild boar pie with mashed apples and chicken leg with honey, lemon and ginger. Because of the starter and the main courses, we left without eating dessert.

Very good food and drinks, super friendly servers and a perfect Middleages decoration. You feel like eating in medieval times, every detail is made with love, from tables to servers, even the toilets. A must go

Great idea! The food was certainly ok, nothing we will remember, for standing out in any way - I feel sure we will have forgotten what we had within days. The service though, im sure this is what we will remember as standing out. I must elevate the service to 2 stars because eventually there was a waiter that took his job seriously.. and that lifted service from a -3

Very good option when visiting Tomar. Food was delicious. Excellent. They have their own bottle of water that can be bought as a souvenir. Kind of pricey (15 euros), but it is beautiful. Place was crowded and service could be better. Even though, it deserves 5 stars. For the food was 6 stars....

Lovely food. We had the grilled octopus which was perfectly grilled and charred, wild boar stew which was absolutely tasty. The vegetables on the side of the grilled octopus were also exceptional. Will definitely recommend!

First time here, arrived early. The service was prompt and kind, and the javali tagine was simply great! Recommended.

An excellent spot to get freshly cooked food Typically Portuguese dishes, well presented, good portions and fair prices for what is offered. All the times I came here, I was offered another dose of what I ordered, and the waiter insisted that I could just let them know in order to get a bit more if I was not satisfied yet. The manager and staff are extremely attentive, and they are ready to receive large groups, however I recommend you book that with advance. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Tomar. You will be happy with the service, quality of the food and the pricing.

It is a quaint family owned eatery. It is clean, well managed. The food is delicious and staff very friendly. I recommend to anyone touring the Infante area of Portugal.

Really great place! The staff were very friendly and speaks English. There were 4-5 €6.50 dishes available for lunch - grilled salmon, fish, vegetable curry and veal. All were very tasty! We were also given a few butter/ cheese/ tuna and sardine spreads to go with the bread. The spreads were tasty but cost €2 each! A little expensive but it’s a minor complaint.

Delicious lunch after our castle tour!

Such a lovely park set in this fantastic and historic town ,to enter the park you go through a massive set of gates hinged on ivy covered stone/concrete pillars , the immediate park area through the centre is a series of well manicured and maintained floral beds set in a maize of small bush boundaries. That leads to a higher open level grassed area then to another level of kids play area and a cafe . All around this area are trails leading up and around the forest for lovely countryside walks through the forest and leading to several view points . This is a lovely park to visit and I thoroughly recommend you do .

It is a very lovely Park, unusual for such a small town. It’s really hilly but offers very nice scenery along the walks. Most interesting, the walks are all in the shade and it gets you real fresh feeling from the hot sun.

A great place to visit if you have the time. Many trails in beautiful wood land that take you to different view points as well as some templar secrets such as the Charolina and a small cave, as well a big swing with a view. Also there is a good way to go to the castle and/or the convent. One trail goes beside the aqueduct and a small dam called Kings chair. At that point there is a tunnel for those interested in cave exploring. Close to the entrance there is a playground for children and toilets. Also a visitor center, where you can get a map with the different trails.

Seven Hills National Forest is a lovely location to spend time. Here you can find amazing nature and beautiful historical places. The trails are clean and well-marked. Parking: available [close to the Tourist Post] Playground: available Access to: a/Castelo de Tomar b/Fonte da Gruta c/Convento de Cristo d/Cadeira d'El Rei e/Charolinha dos Sete Montes f/Aqueduto (part of it).

Love this garden, so beautiful.. People below complained about garden not being well taken care of. I like the vibe about it. Looks different from the other ones. This is more natural and calm.

It’s always an amazing place to go for a walk in the woods. The park is well looked after and the trails are clean and well-marked.

You could change the time in google map if the park is closed. It would save us the trip and time. I was really looking forward to see this park and then this notice surprised me.

July 15, 2023, had espresso and pastry for breakfast. Coffee was excellent. Pastry was tasted like mashed egg yolks with flours and sugar.

Sweet local pastries, good stop for coffee after a hike up to the castle. Service staff were happy to make coffees with ice if you ask them.

Lovely pastries and friendly service. Good coffee too.

Nice street side coffee and snack place. Quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice cakes and snacks and tea. All at reasonable prices..

Our food, estrelas, and cappuccinos were perfect. Service was great too. Lovely place

Typical Portuguese pastelaria. Great prices

Serving a traditional Portuguese sweets “beija-me depressa “... if you like egg, you should try it.

Old Town is really great as well as some of the monuments. Minus 1 star for lack of hospitality: no restaurant open netween 3 and 6 (that can be extended berween 2 and 7). What kind of tourism oriented city is doing such a thing? And still they declare them self a Templar City ....

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(Translated by Google) Town Hall Square very beautiful and well decorated this Christmas. Congratulations (Original) Praça da Câmara municipal muito bonita e bem decorada neste Natal. Parabéns

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful city. It's a shame it has the mayor it does. I made a simple request for speed bumps to reduce excessive speeding in a town under the administration of current Mayor Hugo Cristóvão of Tomar. He simply said the speed bumps would hinder traffic, especially ambulances, vehicles I haven't seen pass by in two months. He'd rather have an accident and someone die. What a good mayor Tomar has. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I've already seen that you care deeply about your citizens. I'm even embarrassed to read the email he sent me. My vote won't be there, and I hope many people feel the same way. (Original) Cidade muito Bonita pena é que tenha o presidente que tem, fiz um simples pedido de lombas, para reduzir a velocidade excessiva numa localidade que pertence á gestão do atual presidente Hugo Cristóvão da câmara de Tomar, ele apenas disse que as lombas iriam prejudicar a circulação automóvel, principalmente as ambulâncias, viaturas que em 2 meses não vi uma única passar. Para ele é preferível existir um acidente e morrer alguém. Que bom presidente tem a câmera de Tomar. Obrigado Sr. Presidente já constatei que o Sr. olha muito pelos seus munícipes. Até tenho vergonha de ler o mail que ele me enviou. O meu voto não vai ter e espero que muita gente pense como eu.

(Translated by Google) A magnificent city to visit while walking! Cheap parking above the square, then you can go up to the castle on foot and a bar awaits you up there after this walk. The park downstairs is refreshing... We loved it! (Original) Une ville magnifique à visiter en se promenant ! Parking pas cher au dessus de la place, puis vous pouvez monter au château à pieds et un bar vous attend là-haut après cette marche. Le parc en bas est rafraîchissant... On a adoré !

Recently re-opened under new management, this has a simple and very Portuguese menu. We were the only non-Portuguese in there, and it was full. Absolutely delicious food, really good service especially considering how busy it was. Portions are large! We had 1/2 doses of Friginada & Pica-pau with batatas and salada - plenty of food for three.

I had the pica-pau, the friginada and some sides, both were amazing and I highly recommend as a picky eater. The service was amazing and the food more so. The house white wine was also perfect and I drank several glasses. I think this is the kind of place people describe as 'where the locals go'. I wish I could share pictures but I ate it too quick :)

Excellent experience, the food and bread was delicious and traditional. They offer full portions or half portions on many dishes. The service was outstanding, our server spoke perfect English and explained every dish and helped us with our selection’s. Definitely worth a visit. We left full and happy 🫶🏻

We had a fabulous experience here, the service and atmosphere were spot on. The food, oh the food. We tried several dishes and each were perfect. All tapas - style (well the dishes were chosen were), perfect for us. Traditional Portuguese food done to perfection, very highly recommended.

I loved this place. Great kitchen and lovely atmosphere. A proper, Portuguese pearl.

Had a lovely lunch at O Perdigoto! We ordered the olives, bread, and quijo assado for openers, the trilogy of apps, which included pica pau, moalhas, and another meat dish - all sooo good. And the day’s special, which was bacalhau a bras. For dessert we got the biscuit cake and coffee. Oh, and a jug of the White House wine. All was delicious and reasonably priced. Would definitely come back!

Amazing food authentic and delicious! Very charismatic owner. We had a really good evening. Strongly recommend 👍🏻

Very nice spot!

Very interesting water driven wooden wheel.

(Translated by Google) Large wooden wheel, one of the symbols of the city of Tomar. Located in the Jardim do Mouchão, next to the Nabão River, this wheel has pairs of clay buckets, each with a capacity of five liters. It is a type of water wheel used for irrigating fields or supplying water to mills or wine presses. (Original) Roda de madeira de grandes dimensões, sendo um dos ex-libris da cidade de Tomar. Implantada no Jardim do Mouchão, junto ao rio Nabão, esta roda possui pares de alcatruzes em barro, cada um com capacidade de cinco litros. É um modelo de roda hidráulica utilizada na irrigação de campos ou para abastecimento de água a moinhos ou lagares.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful wheel in operation to safeguard the cultural heritage of Tomar. (Original) Jolie roue en fonctionnement pour sauvegarder le patrimoine culturel de Tomar.

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant park to walk around. It's a shame that cars pass through it because they raise a lot of dust. (Original) Parque bastante agradável para passear. Pena os carros que passam no meio deste pois levantam bastante poeira .

(Translated by Google) The history of technology shown live (Original) Historia techniki pokazana na żywo

(Translated by Google) Nice but the tour is quickly done. Go to the center of Tomar instead!! (Original) Sympas mais le tour est vite fait. Aller plutot dans le centre de Tomar !!

Best construction company in Tomar

(Translated by Google) A great company full of serious people! (Original) Uma grande empresa cheia de pessoas sérias!

(Translated by Google) Quality work (Original) Trabalhos com qualidade

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, I recommend it! (Original) Serviço excelente, recomendo!

Lovely park with a lot of shade to escape the summer heat.

Nice spot for picnic, swimming or rock climbing.

(Translated by Google) Wild nature, good for climbing, walking and taking a nice bath in the clean, cold waters. (Original) Natureza selvagem, bom para escalar, caminhar e tomar um bom banho nas águas limpas e geladas.

(Translated by Google) I went by chance and wasn't expecting it. Very good (Original) Fui por mero acaso e não estava à espera. Muito bom

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful place that we really enjoyed visiting. We didn't dare to go swimming in the water because the current was strong. We loved it!!! (Original) Sítio muito bonito do qual gostamos muito de visitar. Não nos atrevemos a ir a banhos à água porque a corrente estava forte. Adoramos!!!

(Translated by Google) Natural beauty, space for bathing, discoveries... (Original) Uma beleza natural, espaço para banhos, descobertas...

(Translated by Google) A good place to spend a day near the water. Ideal for spending a day with family or friends. There is the possibility of climbing, but you need to bring equipment. The only reason I don't recommend it is because it is difficult to access. (Original) Um sítio bom para passar um dia perto da água. Ideal para passar um dia em família ou com amigos. Há possibilidade de fazer escalada, mas é necessário levar equipamento. Só não recomendo devido ao difícil acesso.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular!! Nature in its raw form!!! (Original) Espetacular!! A natureza em bruto!!!