Nazaré, Óbidos and Alcobaça, Full Day Private Tour from Lisbon

Highlights

Itinerary

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   Depart from anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area on this no-rush tour. The tour departs directly for picturesque Óbidos. Expect a short, comfortable highway trip of around 60 minutes. You will travel all day through Western Portugal, always in the breeze of the Atlantic coast.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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   With Lisbon behind us, suddenly a rocky hill topped with a castle rises on the horizon - it's Óbidos. A land of historical importance and heritage, of beauty and authenticity. A land with a past prior to the very foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal. And curiously, the land offered as a marriage dowry to several of those who became queens of Portugal.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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   Óbidos

   One of the town's main attractions is its medieval castle, which dates back to the 12th century. Also dating from the 12th century, you'll discover the church of Santa Maria, located in Óbidos' main square, with beautiful Manueline and Gothic architecture. Inside, you can admire the ornate decorations and historic works of art. The entire medieval town is surrounded by well-preserved medieval walls, offering excellent views of the surrounding countryside. You can take a pleasant stroll along the ramparts and admire the landscape. The town's narrow, cobbled streets are lined with charming whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flowers, creating a picturesque setting that is perfect for exploring on foot. The town is also known for its craft stores selling local handicrafts, ceramics and souvenirs. Here it will be hard to resist grabbing a souvenir.

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

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   Óbidos

   (TASTING) Of course... you won't want to miss the opportunity to taste Óbidos' famous liqueur, Ginjinha, made from sour cherries and served in chocolate cups. Just enjoy it. It's on us.

   10 minutes•Admission included•See on map

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   Alcobaça town follows. There we will take a guided and very easy walk through the beautiful historic center that besides all the heritage and authenticity is also the place of the union of two rivers that originated the name of the town. Just imagine that this rivers union hidden spot is called the Garden of Love. Curious to know more?

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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   As we walk through the historic center you will love snapping pictures of the tiny bridges and the local houses that emerge from the banks and border the rivers.

   A few steps further you'll come across the 12th century Royal Abbey and the Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO heritage site. We'll visit the impressive 900-year gothic Abbey where you'll discover two carved stone tombs, probably the most beautiful you've ever seen, and you'll learn about a beautiful yet tragic love story. Definitely a must-see.

   1 hour•Admission free

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   (TASTING) To go to Alcobaça and not try traditional and ancient pastries would be a serious sin. Why you'll taste the sweet "cornucópias", a typical and award-winning pastry. Just enjoy it. It's on us.

   10 minutes•Admission free

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   Alcobaça

   (OPTIONAL) If you feel like it, you may visit to the Monastery of Alcoabaça, a UNESCO heritage site.

   45 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

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   (OPTIONAL) It's lunchtime. Although it

   (OPTIONAL) It's lunchtime. Although it is not included in the tour program, we have set aside time in the program for it. We'll take care of these details once you've booked the tour.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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    Head now for picturesque and seaside Nazaré. You'll stroll at the promontory, known as Sitio, where a good handful of must-see attractions await you within walking distance. Just to mention a few, you'll visit the stunning 110-meters-high Suberco viewpoint, the curious Chapel of the Miracle's Memory and it's cave, and the 14th century Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth, the first sanctuary in Portugal, where you'll discover something curious.

    1 hour•Admission free

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    (Entrance ticket is included) If you feel like it, we can walk to the 16th century Fort and nowadays Surf Museum, built on top of the cliff and overlooking the Nazaré Canyon, where the legendary Giant Waves, 30-meter (100-foot) high waves, take place. Actually the biggest surfable waves in the world. Did you know the Guinness world record for the largest wave ever surfed has been broken here several times and is currently set at 26.21 meters (85.99 ft)?

    1 hour•Admission included

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    Nazaré

    You also won't want to miss Nazaré's golden sandy beach, where you'll learn about local traditions. You'll enjoy meeting the Varinas, the local women dressed in their seven colorful skirts. By the way... They can be a bit cheeky sometimes!

    30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

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    We continue along the coastline to the amazing shell-shaped bay of São Martinho do Porto and head down to the harbor to discover a fossilized curiosity millions of years old. Here is the spot where you may feel like sampling some fresh seafood and sparkling wine by the sea.

    40 minutes•Admission free

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    (OPTIONAL) With the sea always in sight, the trip continues to make one last stop, hopefully at sunset, at the beautiful Foz do Arelho beach, to enjoy the scenery, relax and even put your feet up on the sand while having a drink or an ice cream right on the beach.

    45 minutes•Admission not included

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    After relaxation, we set off towards Lisbon along the edge of Óbidos Lagoon, where you'll see typical fishing boats, local shellfish gatherers and, eventually, colonies of flamingos. It's a very beautiful route to end our journey and it'll be hard not to ask to stop the car to take the last photos.

    10 minutes•Admission free

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    Back to the Lisbon area. The journey takes between 10 and 12 hours, depending on the optional visits you make and whether you decide to have lunch on site. As a matter of transparency, we would like to inform you that in addition to the added time of 5 hours given to the attractions listed in the itinerary, the remaining 6 to 8 hours announced refer to: 6 hours for the total travel time, and the other 2 hours for the total time of the moments listed as optional.

    By the way... we'd like you to know that by choosing us you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset. Remark: The sighting of the world's biggest surfable waves, over 30 meters high (+100 ft), can be enjoyed mainly between November and March. This event, although frequent during this period, is always subject to favorable weather conditions, so giant waves sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 580 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 10 min before departure

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.
• The Operator is licensed by the Portuguese Tourism Authority and complies with all legal health, safety and insurance regulations.
• It is mandatory to book 1 seat per child, regardless of age and even if it is mentioned that it is free.
• Not recommended for small children unused to travelling by car (up to 1 H between stops, up to 13 H for the day).
• All the highlights of this tour are easily accessible. However, there may be some attractions with more limited accessibility.
• Not allowed to travel with non-folding wheelchairs or strollers.
• All the walks are relatively short and of easy-to-moderate physical demand. Participants do not need to have a high level of physical fitness.
• Expect a 11-13 hours journey, depending on the pace you want to go and the optional visits you make.
• Primarily, but not guaranteed, this tour takes place in a Volvo SUV or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
• For reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator, it reserves the right to alter or cancel any service without prior notice due to the impossibility of carrying it out. It further informs that in the event of impossibility of access, by road or on foot, to any site or impossibility of visit to any attraction listed in the itinerary, the customer will not be entitled to any refund.
• By booking this Activity: you acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken during the Activity; you consent that these may be published by the Tour Operator, either online or offline; and you agree to waive any rights of ownership or earnings at any time over these records. If you do not accept this, simply inform the Tour Guide on arrival at the start of the Activity.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.