I booked a guided tour with Monica for the castle and convent in Tomar. This was not a free tour but it was well worth the price. Monica is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Portugal, Tomar, the Templar Knights (Order of Christ), architecture, the role of Christianity in Portugal’s history, and the surrounds. She is a wealth of information! She was able to put the Tomar castle and convent into the larger perspective of Portugal’s history as well as provide the detail and color from a local perspective.
The convent and castle are stunning. Well preserved and so worth the trip to the beautiful town of Tomar.
I really enjoyed my time with Monica. I highly recommend booking a tour a tour with her.