From Lisbon : Tour Óbidos & Nazaré - Medieval Villa and Giant Waves
Description
The tour begins in the charming medieval Villa Óbidos, where the walls and castle transport in time. Through the narrow streets, you can taste the traditional ginjinha, served in its typical cup, while admiring the beauty of the blooming white houses. The journey follows to Nazaré, with a stop at the iconic lighthouse of the Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo, from where you can observe the famous giant waves of Praia do Norte. At Sitio da Nazaré, enjoy panoramic views of the bay and the Villa da Nazaré, which completes the tour with its genuine fishing atmosphere and lively streets. It is a day that combines history, taste and nature in an unforgettable experience. - Professional and experienced Guide. - Minimum of 2 people per Reservation.
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Itinerary
The castle of Óbidos, one of the 7 wonders of Portugal, has Roman and Moorish origins, being fortified by the Moors and reconquered by D. Afonso Henriques in 1148, becoming a wedding gift for the Portuguese queens (the "City of the Queen").
With a free hour in Óbidos, you can quietly stroll along Rua Direita, the main street of the village, where you will find craft shops, regional products and small traditional banks. Enjoy to taste the famous Ginjinha of Óbidos, served in a chocolate cup, available at various points along the street. Between a store and another, enjoy the medieval atmosphere, the blooming white houses and the unique charm of the walled village — a very tasty and memorable experience.
The Nazaré lighthouse in the Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo offers one of the most impressive views of the Portuguese coast. From there you can observe the strength of the Atlantic, with the famous giant waves of North Beach rising along the cliffs. It is the best place to feel the energy of the sea and witness the natural spectacle that made Nazareth known all over the world.
Visiting the city of Nazareth is to discover a place where tradition and sea walk side by side. Through the narrow streets by the sea you can feel the calm rhythm of an old fishing village, with the fisheries of “seven skirts”, the smell of grilled and the white facades illuminated by the sun. On the wide beach, life happens slowly, with colorful boats reminiscent of fishing stories. Going up the elevator to Sitio, you can see a magnificent view of the entire bay, while North Beach shows the strength of the Atlantic and its giant waves. Nazaré welcomes every visitor with authenticity, tradition and a natural beauty that impresses at any time of year.
The view of the North Beach in Nazaré is one of the most impressive in Portugal. From the top of the Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo, the sea seems infinite and reveals all the strength of the Atlantic. In winter, the giant waves turn the landscape into an intense spectacle, with water walls rising in front of the cliffs. Even on quiet days, the beach retains a wild and immense air, surrounded by the wind and the powerful sound of the sea. It is a place where nature shows its greatness and where each visit leaves a sense of deep admiration. After enjoying the view, it is worth going down to the city and enjoying lunch at one of its restaurants, where the local gastronomy offers fresh fish, seafood and typical flavors that complete the Nazaré experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Guests must be ready at the hotel's lobby/reception 5 minutes before the specified time. The Guide will be identified as Zoom Travel. The standard meeting point for those who do not request pick-up is the HF Fénix Lisboa – Plaza Marquês de Pombal 8.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with mobility difficulties due to irregular stairs and terrain in Óbidos and Nazaré
Reviews(45)
Bruno was an excellent driver/guide. He was very personable and gave great info/history of Obidos and Nazare. Highly recommend this tour.
Nazare was a wonderful town, but the waves didn't cooperate. We learned the big waves are generally September through February. We didn't know anything about the little town Obidos, and it became our favorite town in all of Portugal. Midevil construction, cobblestone streets, with numerous multi generation shop owners. Lovely bakeries, home made clay baskets, and cherry liqueur called Ginjinha rounded out the day.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We are delighted that Óbidos became your favorite town in Portugal and that you enjoyed its medieval charm, local shops and Ginjinha. Although the giant waves are seasonal, we are glad you still found Nazaré wonderful. We hope to welcome you again!
Excellent tour! Amazing places to visit. Our tour guide, Bruno, did an exceptional job...very informative and pleasant!
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the tour and the amazing places visited. We are also very happy to hear that Bruno did an exceptional job and made the experience informative and pleasant. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share them with Bruno. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
It was a great experience overall. Our guide was excellent ,very informative. My only complaint would be that the giant waves are only during a certain time of year.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are happy to know that you had a great overall experience and that your guide was excellent and informative. Regarding the giant waves in Nazaré, you are absolutely right: they only occur during certain times of the year, usually in the winter season and depending on ocean conditions. Even so, Nazaré remains a very special place to visit throughout the year. Thank you again for joining us. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
We signed up for a small group tour run by Zoom Tours to Óbidos and Nazaré, with an itinerary showing guiding and free time both, something we prefer. We had a small van with 5 people — the two of us, a couple from Italy, and someone from the same work trip that we had just finished. Again, much better than a large bus. One of the highlights was our guide, Gabriel, who was so personable and had such deep knowledge of the area as well as the history. We really got to know him and through him, the areas we visited. By the way, though the other couple knew English, Gabriel could also speak to them in Italian. Our first stop was Óbidos, where Gabriel had actually lived at some point. We stopped at the arch, and the three churches, with him explaining their significance. Walking along, we stopped at a well known family-owned ginja shop for a personal tasting. Then he led us to an entrance at the wall, so we could walk about half the wall and meet him back at the entrance. Before we left, we stopped at another family-owned ginja shop outside the wall, I think A Loja do Ámerico, for an amazing tasting of sour cherry fermented only by many years of aging and not steeped in spirits. So Óbidos was a great experience. Then on to Nazaré. We drove to Sítio, the high spot above the beach and lower town. Gabriel talked for a bit, showing us the chapel, and then letting us go off to see the church and walk down to the lighthouse and surf museum. When we met back at the van, we drove to down to the beach for a late lunch. So Nazaré was a great experience. The negative was that the couple from Italy signed up for the three town tour that included Fátima, which surprised us and had no interest in. While the couple went into the pilgrimage site, we sat in the shade and chatted very pleasantly with Gabriel until they came out. It added about two hours with the drive and the visit. Viator and Zoom Travel should do better.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the small group experience, Óbidos, Nazaré, the ginjinha tastings, and especially Gabriel’s guidance. He is truly passionate about Portugal, its history, and its people, and we will be very pleased to share your kind words with him. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the stop in Fátima. We understand that this was not part of the experience you expected, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the itinerary difference between reservations. Your feedback is very important and helps us improve the way we manage and communicate our tours. Thank you again for choosing Zoom Travel. We are glad that, overall, Óbidos and Nazaré were a great experience for you. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
We signed up for a small group tour run by Zoom Tours to Óbidos and Nazaré, with an itinerary showing guiding and free time both, something we prefer. We had a small van with 5 people — the two of us, a couple from Italy, and someone from the same work trip that we had just finished. Again, much better than a large bus. One of the highlights was our guide, Gabriel, who was so personable and had such deep knowledge of the area as well as the history. We really got to know him and through him, the areas we visited. By the way, though the other couple knew English, Gabriel could also speak to them in Italian. Our first stop was Óbidos, where Gabriel had actually lived at some point. We stopped at the arch, and the three churches, with him explaining their significance. Walking along, we stopped at a well known family-owned ginja shop for a personal tasting. Then he led us to an entrance at the wall, so we could walk about half the wall and meet him back at the entrance. Before we left, we stopped at another family-owned ginja shop outside the wall, I think A Loja do Ámerico, for an amazing tasting of sour cherry fermented only by many years of aging and not steeped in spirits. So Óbidos was a great experience. Then on to Nazaré. We drove to Sítio, the high spot above the beach and lower town. Gabriel talked for a bit, showing us the chapel, and then letting us go off to see the church and walk down to the lighthouse and surf museum. When we met back at the van, we drove to down to the beach for a late lunch. So Nazaré was a great experience. The negative was that the couple from Italy signed up for the three town tour that included Fátima, which surprised us and we had no interest in. While the couple went into the pilgrimage site, we sat in the shade and chatted very pleasantly with Gabriel until they came out. It added about two hours with the drive and the visit. Viator and Zoom Travel should do better.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the small group experience, Óbidos, Nazaré, the ginjinha tastings, and especially Gabriel’s guidance. He is truly passionate about Portugal, its history, and its people, and we will be very pleased to share your kind words with him. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the stop in Fátima. We understand that this was not part of the experience you expected, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the itinerary difference between reservations. Your feedback is very important and helps us improve the way we manage and communicate our tours. Thank you again for choosing Zoom Travel. We are glad that, overall, Óbidos and Nazaré were a great experience for you. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
The Medievil town of Obidos was enjoyable and a bonus was there was a group of people attending a reenactment weekend dressed in medieval garb. Our driver/guide provided so much great information. The tour also included Nazare, the home of the giant waves. However the giant waves usually only appear October to March . The area was beautiful and enjoyed the surf museum.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the medieval town of Óbidos and that the reenactment weekend made the visit even more special. We are also glad that your driver/guide provided great information throughout the tour. Regarding Nazaré, you are correct: the giant waves usually occur during the winter season, mainly from October to March, depending on ocean conditions. Even outside that period, Nazaré remains a beautiful place to visit, and we are pleased that you enjoyed the area and the surf museum. Thank you again for joining us. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
Attila our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We even had lunch with him at his favorite spot in Nazare. Both Obedos and Nazare were terrific. Make sure to get a second ginja in Obedos.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed Óbidos and Nazaré and that Attila made the experience even more special with his knowledge, kindness, and local recommendations. Having lunch at his favorite spot in Nazaré sounds like a lovely part of the day, and we are happy you had such a great experience. And yes, a second ginja in Óbidos is always a good idea! Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
Our guide, Atila, was professional, on time, quite knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. We felt safe on the road and he provided much info during the ride and accompanied us on sightseeing and also provided ample free time to us in Obidos and Nazare with recommendations on what to do and where to eat, etc. Both destinations were interesting and it was a beautiful and relaxing day in late May.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that you had a beautiful and relaxing day visiting Óbidos and Nazaré. It is also great to hear that Atila was professional, punctual, knowledgeable, and made you feel safe and well cared for throughout the tour. We are happy that you appreciated the balance between guided sightseeing and free time, as well as his recommendations along the way. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share them with Atila. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
Atilla was our guide. He exceeded expectations in all aspects. The tour was perfect. Atilla was a 10/10.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your amazing feedback. We are delighted to know that the tour was perfect and that Atilla exceeded your expectations in every aspect. A 10/10 review means a lot to us, and we will be very happy to share your kind words with him. Kind regards, Douglas Andreolla Zoom Travel
