Santarem Guided Tour and Cathedral

Get to know the history of Santarém by visiting walls, military barracks, and churches on a very special tour. You will also enter its cathedral and visit the Diocesan Museum.

Santarem Guided Tour and Cathedral

We will meet up at the time of your choice in the garden of the Republic, in front of the former convent of San Francisco. The guided tour on foot through the northern part of Santarém will cover important historical moments.

After admiring the gothic-style façade of the Santa Clara Church, we will stroll along the barracks that played a role in the Revolution of the Carnations, a significant military uprising in Portuguese history.

Next, we will walk to the elegant Town Hall and visit the municipal market to see the traditional decorative tiles, many dating back to the 18th century. Following this, we will visit the remains of the city walls and learn about the city's Muslim era.

We will encounter a sculpture in honor of Bernardo de Sá Nogueira and discuss his significance while stopping to taste some local sweets.

The tour concludes with a visit to the cathedral of Santarém and the Diocesan Museum, showcasing over 150 pieces of art and baroque design. We will finish the tour outside the museum, two hours after it began.