Bring your curiosity and, by the hands and eyes of a Local, explore beyond Lisbon to discovery the unmissable sites of Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça on a full-day private eco-Tour in an SUV or Sedan from Lisbon.
Totally hassle-free. Take benefit of our included pick-up and drop-off service and depart from anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area.
Expect a long day of learning and leisure. You'll travel with the Atlantic breeze, cross lands of heritage, see seas of daring fishermen and brave surfers, enjoy tasty tastings on us, come into contact with local ways of life, learn tales and even curious yet tragic love stories.
Learn about the ancestry of Alcobaça and its monastery, a UNESCO heritage site. Be amazed by picturesque Nazaré, with its fishing traditions, giant waves and breathtaking views. Lose yourself in the narrow cobblestone streets of the beautiful medieval village and fortress of Óbidos. And let yourself be inspired by the stunning ocean scenery as you cruise through the region.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Tasting of "Ginja d'Óbidos" liquer in a chocolate cup (1pp).
✔ Rainproof ponchos and sunscreen as needed
✔ Tasting of "Cornucopias" typical pastry (1pp).
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ Onboard mobile phone and tablet charging (USB-Micro; USB-C; and Lightning)
✔ Onboard amenities for the little ones, such as paper, drawings coloring pens, puzzle games and toys.
✔ Fuel, tolls and parking expenses
✔ First Aid Kit and Tour Guide with CPR and First Aid certification.
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area)
✔ Tour's GHG generated emissions 100% offset (eco-Tour)
✔ Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
✔ Special Giveway
✔ Child and infant car seats if required
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
✖ Entrance ticket to the Monastery of Alcobaça (Optional / € 6)
✖ Entrance ticket to the Fort of São Miguel and Surf Museum (Optional / € 2)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Cristal Setubal
2. B&B HOTEL Lisboa Oeiras
3. Motel Mood - Private Suites
4. TRYP by Wyndham Montijo Parque Hotel
5. Jam Hotel Lisbon
6. Estoril Vintage Hotel
7. Motel 7even
8. Casa da Terrinha
9. Estalagem Quinta do Rio
10. Pousada Castelo Palmela
11. Palmela Village Golf Resort
12. Hotel Varandazul
13. Eurostars Lisboa Baixa
14. B&B HOTEL Sado Setubal
15. Hotel Real Oeiras
16. Hotel Solar Palmeiras
17. Hotel Laitau
18. Westlight Lisboa Madalena
19. Mafra Hotel
20. Ha Mar ao Luar
Additional Info: To meet your driver-guide look around for a curious and funny "a" which he/she will hold on his/her shirt, hat or eventually in his/her hand.
If you're in a hotel, please wait in the hotel lobby.
If you are staying in another type of accommodation, please wait by the main door at street level.
Itinerary
1
Lisbon District
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.
2
Obidos
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.
3
Obidos Village
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Obidos Village
(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.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Alcobaca
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?
6
Alcobaca
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Alcobaca
(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.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Monastery of Alcobaca
(OPTIONAL) If you feel like it, you may visit to the Monastery of Alcoabaça, a UNESCO heritage site.
Duration: 45 minutes
9
Alcobaca
(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.
10
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
11
Forte de Sao Miguel
(OPTIONAL) If you feel like it, from here 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 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)?
Duration: 60 minutes
12
Praia da Nazare
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
13
Sao Martinho do Porto
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
14
Foz Do Arelho Beach
(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.
Duration: 45 minutes
15
Lagoa de Obidos
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
16
Lisbon District
Back to the Lisbon area. The journey takes between 11 and 13 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 25 meters high (+80 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.
Additional info
• 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.
