What to do and see in Obidos, Central Portugal: The Best Day Trips from

August 15, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

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.
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1. Fátima Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Lisbon

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An experience that combines faith, history and the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic. In just about 9 hours you will visit Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Òbidos, giving you a travel through time and one of the most beautiful sights of our Atlantic coast line.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By paullings

Pedro was such a gentleman and knowledgeable, there's nothing more you can ask for. Great transportation and feeling like a VIP throughout!

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

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Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour: Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal's west coast is full of lovely towns, where history and poetry claim their space and the vegetation's green hues and immense blue sea stretch out as far as the eye can see. Our mission is to show you the intense beauty of this palette of colors.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide (full time trip leader), Comfort pack (fresh waters and cleaning wipes), Ginjinha" Tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport.

Exclusions: Food and drinks unless specified, Entrance fees (Batalha Monastery 6€, Student and Senior 3€; Alcobaça Monastery 6€), The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase and a small carry-on bag per person., Gratuities are not included.

Reviewed By VickyB522

With only 2 full days in Lisbon, I wanted to book a tour that would allow us to see as much as possible. The most popular tours on TripAdvisor are the walking tours, however in the 4 hours they allow to only cover one, possibly two of the most popular neighborhoods in Lisbon, I kept scrolling until page 4 of tours when I came across THIS tour from Essencia da Latitude. For 5 hours we got every part of Lisbon and in the hot temps, we were privately chauffeured around by Daniel (superb!) but then stopped often for a good view or to see the various monuments or churches that make Lisbon so special. Growing up and still living in Lisbon, Daniel was an excellent guide as he knew everything! We could tell he was very proud of his city and he loved showing us as much as possible. He was a whizz at maneuvering through the vey narrow streets of old Lisbon, but then took us far away from the old part to also include the newer parts of the city. My husband and I later said we never would have been able to cover all of that ground on our own, even if we had stayed in Lisbon longer. After doing this tour, we felt we HAD seen and learned everything there was to about Lisbon and chose to spend out last day outside of the city. I also chose this tour because it was labeled with the “clean and safe” stamp and by being in a private tour we were even more assured that our contact with others would be at a minimum. Both we and Daniel wore masks, which did NOT take away from enjoying the tour, plus Daniel always opened and closed the vehicle door FOR us, also a hygiene measure. Daniel was very proud of the fact that Lisbon is making all attempts to “go green” for a lack of a better word and stops for water included a cooler with a glass flask with water and served in paper cups. We do hope that once the Covid period allows Portugal to fully recover, they can continue this effort and gain more world recognition for it. At the end of our tour, Daniel gave us many recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing and followed up per WhatsApp to make sure we had our answers and to thank us again for allowing him to show us Lisbon. We have never had such a friendly, interesting and downright good person as a tour guide before and we HIGHLY recommend Daniel and Essencia da Latitude. In closing I would just like to say that overall, we as Swiss felt SAFER in Portugal than we do here in our own country. The Portuguese continue to take the Covid situation very seriously and sanitizing and mask wearing have become the norm there, even out in the open streets...it became second nature to us and a small price to pay for being able to stay healthy and enjoy traveling in such a beautiful country as Portugal!!!!

3. Full-Day Tour in Nazaré and Óbidos

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Great guides provide great tours, that’s why during your guided tour, you will be accompanied by one of the team members able to create unforgettable moments of your holiday in Portugal. - Miradouro do Suberco viewpoint where you can enjoy a wonderful view - Ermida da Memória, where we can tell the legend of the miracle that Our Lady made by preventing the horse of the gentleman, D. Fuas Roupinho - Church of Our Nossa senhora da Nazaré, in this sanctuary is venerated the Sacred image of Our Lady of Nazaré - Making a crossing through the Elevador de Nazaré, which connects the center of the village to Sítio da Nazaré, at 120 meters of altitude - The Center of the Village of Nazaré and is extensive Avenue - Óbidos village that keeps centuries of history between its walls

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Extraordinary181760

We had booked this trip months ago and were not sure what to expect. It was expected to be a small group and really lucked out when it turned out to be just the 2 of us!. We had the best driver Celso Araujo with his very confortable BMW and our very knowledgeable, polite and professional guide Gonzalo Murta. Celso was very cautious of the road as he drove us while Gonzalo gave us a very detailed history of how Portugal came to be throughout the years of wars and conquests, very impressive!. He really knew his stuff. Once in Porto we had of course a porto wine tasting which was included in our tour and it was really very interesting. Afterwards we had lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant(delicious) and then on to a 50 minutes river cruise also included in our tour. We walked the town as Gonzalo pointed out most of its landmarks, did some souvenir shopping and returned to the car which Celso had at the ready!. This was a very pleasant, informative and enjoyable tour. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a great day in Porto. Hopefully you too luck out and get to meet Gonzalo and Celso!. They were amazing!!. ????????

4. Private tour to Fátima - Batalha Monastery - Nazaré and Óbidos

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Enjoy a private tour to the west region of Portugal. Discover the cultural heritage and natural beauty of Portugal on a day trip for small groups to Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos departing from Lisbon. Enjoy Fátima, one of the most important sites for Christianity around the world, after the visit you will have the opportunity to explore the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré and the medieval town of Óbidos and you will visit the Monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a great construction in gothic style, one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Enjoy the astonishing landscapes of the Atlantic coast, always accompanied by graduated and experienced guides.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Driver, Monuments, All insurance, Ticket of Batalha monastery

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By clehrman

Andre was an amazing guide and the trail was one of a kind. Never in a million years could I have navigated it without him. We had a great conversation and the time flew by. It was a great way to get outside the city of Lisbon and explore. It is a bit challenging in parts and when the guide tells you to wear pants, trust them :)

5. Half-Day Private tour to Obidos and Nazare From LISBON

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Just approx 1h15m from Lisbon, Book this Half-Day Private Tour to visit Obidos Medieval Village and Nazare Fisherman Village from Lisbon, on a half-day private tour (morning or afternoon period). The medieval village of Obidos is one of the most popular in Portugal, built several hundred years ago, with the fascinating walls of the castle around the village. Stroll around the old streets and get some free time to explore the village and visit the local shops and the castle. Visit also the fisherman village of Nazare, one of the most popular fisherman villages in Portugal. Visit the old lighthouse where has been recorded the biggest ever surfed wave in the world (30 meters – 100 foot), and also the sanctuary/church of Nazaré, famous for it’s original and unique carved image our Our Lady of Nazareth, brought from Galilee (Holy Land) 1500 years ago.

Inclusions: Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra), Private Tour Guide (English Speaking), Mercedes-Benz Private Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Accommodation / Personal Expenses

Reviewed By H5467ACdonnas

This is a late review, but necessary. We thoroughly enjoyed our private day tour with Sintra Magik in Fatima. The Shrine of course was incredible. The visit to the family home and meeting their descendants were equally touching. We sampled the local cuisine and appreciated the hospitality. Our tour of the religious factory allowed us to return with artifacts for our family. We were so fortunate to have a delightful Irish priest bless these keepsakes. An awesome, memorable day. We highly, highly recommend this tour group.

6. The Fatima, Nazare, and Obidos Triangle - Private Tour

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This tour will cleanse your heart and soul! We will take you to 4 main locations in comfort in a late model vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi  and A/C . These are Fátima, the famous Sanctuary that welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world,  Batalha (Its Monastery was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385),  Nazaré, a colorful fishing village in central Portugal which also has some great history and it is home to the biggest surfable waves in the world, and finally... Obidos, the classic Portuguese fortified town which once guarded the region. It radiates charm from the narrow cobbled streets to the quaint houses, through to the imposing medieval castle. After a most enjoyable and relaxing day it is back to Lisbon where you will be dropped off at your hotel/apartment.

Inclusions: Private tour , Transport by modern comfortable vehicle, Driver/guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Live commentary on board, Complimentary Ginginha (cherry liqueur) in chocolate cup

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By shearst25

We were very much looking forward to this tour but unfortunately the weather wasn't that great especially by Portuguese standards we were told. However it turned out to be a wonderful day out. Evora is beautiful. We also got the chance to learn everything about cork and olive oil and buy REAL cork items since a lot of it in the corner shops in Lisbon seems to be fake. Great lunch (be careful if you're a vegetarian since there aren't a lot of options and that applies to Portugal in general) and amazing wines with a very informative and enthusiastic presentation from Mariana at Ribafreixo (?) estate. Our guide Paolo was also very polite and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

7. Obidos Medieval Village World Heritage Private Tour

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Travel in a comfortable way from Lisbon in a luxury vehicle with an Experienced Local Guide. Visit three of the UNESCO´S world heritage monuments of Portugal. Enjoy a wonderful adventure that will take you to the village of Óbidos and its incredible medieval atmosphere. Get to know the fisherman old village of Nazaré  with its breathtaking views. Visit the Monastery of Alcobaça with its Medieval Roman Catholic architecture and The Monastery of Batalha, a sign of Gothic and Manueline architecture style. To ensure your safety and health. This is a Private Tour is performed by a certified company as "clean and safe" by the National Tourism Authority of Portugal. Get the opportunity to expand your knowledge with this great experience.

Inclusions: Private Tour with a Local Guide & Driver, Luxury Transport by air-conditioned vehicles with Free Wi fi, Insurance, Fresh Bottled water, Online Guided Assistance in Portugal, Pick up offer - Any Hotel or Area in Lisbon City

Exclusions: Guided visit inside monuments and buildings , Food and drinks (Lunch is not included), Entrance Tickets

Reviewed By fiorenzom571

Amazing trip even if the weather was not optimal Cesar was able to customise our journey and to provide us with amazing tips Definitely reccomended

8. Transfer from Lisbon to Oporto with visits on the way

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Have you thought about doing a Transfer from Lisbon to Oporto with stops? Instead of making only simple transfer, making a few stops on the way visiting some of the most symbolic cities in Portugal, take advantage of this opportunity, undoubtedly the best way to optimize your time. Visiting places can be changed to Fatima or Aveiro ( no extra cost ), just by informing our booking assistant during Booking.

Inclusions: Certified Driver/Guide, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Personal accidents insurance, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

9. Fatima, Batalha Monastery, Nazare and Obidos Private Tour

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A unique itinerary combining a medieval town, a fishing village, a gothic monastery and a catholic sanctuary with real insights from your guide. Enjoy amazing uplifting views over Obidos's terracota tiled roofs, find a stunning Portuguese Gothic style at the Monastery of Batalha, explore the picturesque fishing town of Nazare and find the peace of Fatima. Come with us in a private tour to remember delivered by professional guides and local experts.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water, Hotel pick up and drop off, Safety Kit - masks, hand hydroalcoholic wipes and gel

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By maani2017

Amazing place in Sentra and what made it perfect is our expert friendly tour guide Luiz from Nomap tour.

10. Discover Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos by comfy van - Private Full Day Tour

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The first stop on the tour will be Fátima, the most famous sanctuary in Portugal. Here you will learn all about the apparitions that took place in 1917, when 3 little shepherds saw the image of the Virgin Mary. The next stop will be the town of Batalha, where you will have the chance to visit one of the most impressive buildings in the country: the Monastery of Batalha. Built by order of King John I, its construction was a way of celebrating the victory in a battle against the Castilian army. Inside, you can see the tombs of the King, his wife, and their sons, including the famous tomb of Prince Henry, the Navigator. The next stop will be Nazaré. Located near the coast, it is the perfect location to stop for lunch and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ocean. Óbidos will be the last stop of the tour. Take the time to stroll around the medieval-looking streets of this lovely town surrounded by old walls. Here you will have the chance to try the famous sour cherry liquor.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Entrance Monastery of Batalha, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottle of water, Cherry liquor of Óbidos, Liability and personal accident insurance, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - Mask and Desinfectant gel

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By BrettP977

We had the privilege of having a personal tour by Beatrix. It was great to see her passion for this beautiful city. You could see her eyes light up when she talked about the history of Lisbon. Would definitely recommend this tour for anybody wanting to really learn about Lisbon. Thanks Beatrix!

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