What to do and see in Obidos, Central Portugal: The Best Cultural Tours

August 7, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

When 13th-century Portuguese Queen Isabel passed through Obidos and marveled at its beauty, her husband King Denis I simply gave it to her. For centuries after, the kings of Portugal followed suit, presenting the picturesque little town to their queens as a wedding gift. With its white buildings shining as brightly now as then, the walled city of Obidos is very popular with tourists, its hillside location offering amazing views of the Estremadura area. The medieval castle is a main attraction.
Restaurants in Obidos

1. Óbidos a Medieval Tale & secrets spots

Posto de Turismo de Óbidos, R. da Porta da Vila, 2510-089 Óbidos, Portugal Silver Coast Travelling
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Our tale will have two hours walking through the amazing medieval Óbidos village. We will start at the village main gate, and then we will discover amazing narrow streets outside of the beaten track. After i will share with you the secret Jewish neighborhod and their white painted houses with some great spots to take some pictures. Then we will taste the amazing and local Ginjinha, a sour cherry liqueur at mister António house, but this one is full of flavours without any additions. Along the way we will see some ancient sculptures and details that do not come in the touristic guides!

Inclusions: Local guide, All activities, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By nadiahbb

Ivo is really an amazing guide. We were lucky enough to visit 2 places with him : Peniche by the ocean and the medieval village of Obidos. Ivo has a very wide knowledge regarding these two places and also the whole region. He knows absolutely everything. Listening and discovering these beautiful places with Ivo was the best thing we could hope for. Ivo is passionate and make us want to hear more about the history, culture and people of Portugal. We highly recommend him and Silver Coast Traveling. We had a great time and would love to be able to come back and see more with Ivo of course.

2. Wine Tour From West Region to Batalha Fátima Alcobaça Tomar Nazaré Óbidos 2 Days

Óbidos Municipality, 2510, Portugal Diogo Local Best Friend
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Looking to discover Portugal in a different way, without stress and with all your day planed? Look no more. This 2 full day tour is made for you to enjoy these places in a really calm way, at your pace, and in your terms. You'll get to know some secret places beside the really well known locations. We do private tours around this lovely of Portugal (we are locals) from West Center Region of Portugal up to Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos and more, and we will be with you all day. All our tours can be customised. Just drop us a message and we can plan our day together. We will make your day special and unique with this tour starting and ending in West Center Region of Portugal.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tom M

Aveiro and Belmonte were the centers of our private tour and Diogo took us to about nine different historic sites. The hotel accommodations in Belmonte were first class and every restaurant Diogo had arranged for us seemed even better than the last. Diogo has excellent English. I am the only one of the four travelers with no Portuguese. He is a great driver and a most expert and knowledgeable tour guide.

3. Fátima Private Tour And Batalha Nazaré & Óbidos

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History and religion are the main themes of this trip. But we must not forget the hard work of the fishermen and the waves!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/Escort, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, • WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets

Reviewed By VivianeH878

We spend a long afternoon and evening with Filipe and it was wonderful. I highly recommend him. We visited Sintra and the amazing Perla Palace , the Quinta Regaleira and had the lovely pastry specialty of Sintra. Filipe is a very pleasant charming person to be with, he is very knowledgeable about, the area, the sites, the history and so much more. Time flies with him. We ended the evening in a great fish and seafood restaurant hanging on the side of a cliff Azenhas do Mar. If you are in Lisbon take one of his tours and enjoy.

4. Óbidos, the Vila das Rainhas

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Come and see the Vila das Rainhas in a different way In this tour we will discover the history, and the stories, of the Village of Óbidos. In a pedestrian activity of culture and nature. This tour starts at the tourist office of Óbidos and heads towards the village where we will visit some of the churches whose panels of tiles stand out for their beauty and history. After walking through part of the wall, we will leave the village towards the várzea and then climb to the hill where the hermitage of Santo Antão is located. The exterior of the wall and the cinegetico park of Óbidos is the destination that follows, and from there, we will continue towards the aqueduct of Óbidos that will accompany us along the path of the water valley and then on the way back to Vila. Throughout the course we will make the historical and cultural framework.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Insurance included, Seasonal fruit, Handmade cookies

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Reviewed By CatarinaG19

Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!

5. Fatima - Óbidos- Alcobaça

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Óbidos Tour - Alcobaça - Fatima The Tour of Emotions is a trip through Óbidos, Vila das Rainhas, whose history is deeply linked to the history of Portugal. In Alcobaça, the most beautiful story of a forbidden love is represented throughout the city, with ex libris the beautiful tombs of its protagonists, Pedro and Inês. Finally, Fatima, a world-famous place of worship and pilgrimage, combines the spirituality of the sanctuary with the still intact spoils of the shepherds' lives. This is a tour that seeks to approach differently the history and culture of the places to visit. The trip is made with local guides, through alternative tourist routes, being made a cultural, landscape and ecological approach of each point of interest. To visit: Óbidos -Walls -Churches -Aqueduct Alcobaca - Monastery (church) - Garden of Love Fatima - Valinhos (House of the Shepherds + Via Sacra) - Shrine

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Insurance included

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By CatarinaG19

Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!

6.  Schist Villages Candal- Talasnal-Cerdeira

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Hidden by mountains of leafy vegetation, the magical world of schist villages is still a closely guarded secret whose inhabitants like to help unravel. Its friendly people and with time to welcome those who visit them, show us customs and customs, gastronomic delicacies and artisan knowledge. This preserved territory also has castles that seem to come out of fairy tales, or monuments and museums that testify to what life was like many years ago. But much of its charm lies in its pure nature, in the crystal-clear river beaches where we can spend moments of relaxation, and in the green forests that are discovered on foot, following the “Shale Paths”. Come on in and discover with us this enchanted place!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Personal accident and liability insurance

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By CatarinaG19

Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!

7. Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha and Fátima from Lisbon. Private Tour

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Full day tour visiting some of the most charming and well-known cities north of Lisbon. First, we visit Óbidos a charming wall city with a castle and narrow streets. Then, we'll visit Nazaré that is known for the world record of biggest wave ever surfed. Next, we'll drive to Alcobaça where Pedro e Inês’ tombs are located inside a Majestic Cathedral, the Portuguese tragic love story. After Alcobaça we're heading to Batalha one of the most impressive medieval monuments in Portugal. Finally, we will visit Fátima the world-famous pilgrim place where virgin Mary appeared in front of three young shepherds. After Fátima we return to Lisbon after a stunning day.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Tickets to monuments, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Michalisgalanis

Rui is an excellent host and his knowledge over the area are not questionable. We will be back my friend. Regards from Greece.

8. Full Day Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça Private tour from Lisbon

Lanebus

An easy way to experience all of these outstanding destinations and their architectural and historic heritage

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks , Personal Expenses, TIPS, Admission to monuments (can be bought on site, the guide can help you)

Reviewed By Portucale

After some confusion between the Booking company and Lanebus, which made the driver arrive a bit later, I was very impressed form the service is given by Lanebus, a very professional driver very helpful and courteous, lovely smooth ride with a great quality vehicle. On the day of the return trip, I have received all the information indicating where the driver was and how long would be to reach me, what a WONDERFUL service. I have no issues with booking or recommend Lanebus.

9. Private Tour to Porto, with stops in Obidos, Nazareth, Fatima, Coimbra and Aveiro

Take A Ride With Pedro

Three hundred kilometers on impeccable roads separate the beautiful Lisbon from Porto. Pay attention to this selection of stops that are almost out of the way and will leave your trip to Portugal even more complete and enjoy each one of them

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Meals and any entrances to attractions

Reviewed By Cavillore06

Top! Exclusive Ride with Marrakech Insiders from the medina to Dar el Sadaka private property turned into a fairy tale location by french artist Jean-François Fourtou. Beautiful and instructive ride through the palm grove, funny & joyful experiment inside the Fallen from the sky and Giant’s houses, peaceful stroll through the garden with its pumpkin characters and its giant anthill! An afternoon to remember thanks to Marrakech Insiders and its crew members Guillaume et Mounir!

10. Private Tour to Lisbon - Óbidos

Take A Ride With Pedro

Tour Lisbon and Óbidos, a tour for those who want to relive the Medieval period without missing a visit to the city of Lisbon.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Whatever is entered into attractions

Reviewed By Cavillore06

Top! Exclusive Ride with Marrakech Insiders from the medina to Dar el Sadaka private property turned into a fairy tale location by french artist Jean-François Fourtou. Beautiful and instructive ride through the palm grove, funny & joyful experiment inside the Fallen from the sky and Giant’s houses, peaceful stroll through the garden with its pumpkin characters and its giant anthill! An afternoon to remember thanks to Marrakech Insiders and its crew members Guillaume et Mounir!

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