Explore the picturesque streets of Santarem with this fantastic guided tour. You will discover the principal monuments and landmarks of this captivating city.
Santarem Guided Tour
We will meet up at the time of your choice in the Garden of the Republic to begin a guided tour of Santarém, a route that will take us to fascinating places and charming corners!
We will walk through the so-called Gothic capital of Portugal until we reach the church of Santo Milagro, named after an amazing event that took place in 1266. Close to this temple is the elegant church of Santa Maria da Graça which we will enter to see the tomb of Pedro Álvarez Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil.
We will also pass the convent of São João de Alporão and the 70-foot high Pumpkin Tower which is listed as a National Monument. Here you will discover how the landmark earned its peculiar name.
Then we will stroll through the medieval gate of São Tiago and arrive at the Portas do Sol garden. There you will find the remains of the wall of the old Muslim citadel. The panoramic views of the Tagus River from the viewpoint here will captivate you.
After a fantastic two hour adventure, our tour will finish in Portas do Sol.
