Free walking tours in Santarém and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Santarém. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Santarém in numbers
Of the 3 activities Civitatis shows for Santarém, none is free right now and 1 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Santarem Guided Tour” (13 reviews, 8.5 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 3
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €40
- average traveller score
- 9.3
- reviews
- 14
- typical length
- 2 h
What to see in Santarém
Must-sees
Santarém, capital of the Ribatejo, looks over the Tagus from a hill. It is known as the capital of Portuguese Gothic for its churches: Graça, with the tomb of Pedro Álvares Cabral, who reached Brazil, and the Convent of São Francisco.
The Portas do Sol viewpoint, in the old walled enclosure, has views over the river plain. The cathedral, with its baroque façade, and the streets of the centre complete the walk.
Free tours and guided visits
There is no free walking tour in Santarém. On Civitatis there is a guided walk of the city, a history tour that includes the cathedral and a visit to the Quinta Monteiro de Matos winery.
How long to spend
One day is enough for the churches, the Portas do Sol and the centre. As a base, Santarém is an hour from Lisbon by train and close to Fátima, Tomar and Almourol.
Where to stay
The historic centre is the most convenient for walking. In the modern part there are bigger hotels with parking, and in the Ribatejo countryside, quintas with horses and vineyards.
Where to stay in Santarém
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Historic centre, Modern town, Tagus riverside and Ribatejo quintas. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Santarém
Free walking tours in other cities
- Lisbon
- Sintra
- Cascais
- Setúbal
- Sesimbra
- Fátima
- Tomar
- Torres Vedras
- Porto
- Coimbra
- Figueira da Foz
- Aveiro
- Nazaré
- Peniche
- Braga
- Guimarães
- Viana do Castelo
- Ponte de Lima
- Peso da Régua
- Évora
- Elvas
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Faro
- Albufeira
- Lagos
- Portimão
- Carvoeiro
- Vilamoura
- Tavira
- Sagres
- Funchal
- Ponta Delgada
- Angra do Heroísmo
- Esposende
- Chaves
- Amarante
- Bragança
- Olhão
- Guarda
- Leiria
- Castelo Branco
- Vila Real de Santo António
- Armação de Pêra
- Monchique
- Arcos de Valdevez
- Pinhão
- Ribeira Grande
- Vila Viçosa
- Luso
- Estremoz
- Covilhã
- Arouca
- Silves
- Vila Franca do Campo
- Horta
- Calheta
- Machico
- Sete Cidades
- Portalegre
- Loulé
- São Brás de Alportel
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Santarém
Is there a free walking tour in Santarém?
There is no free walking tour in Santarém. On Civitatis there is a guided walk of the city, a history tour that includes the cathedral and a visit to the Quinta Monteiro de Matos winery.
How much does a guided tour in Santarém cost?
Between €40 and €60 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Santarém?
One day is enough for the churches, the Portas do Sol and the centre.
Where should I stay in Santarém?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Santarém we cover Historic centre, Modern town, Tagus riverside and Ribatejo quintas.