Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon
Description
Experience Portugal's rich heritage on a guided day trip. Get inspired by the medieval village of Óbidos. Glimpse into a fisherman’s life in Nazaré. Be amazed in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in central Hotel Fénix ( Praça Marquês de Pombal 8 ) Lisbon and hop into an air-conditioned minibus for your guided day trip
Start your journey toward the town of Óbidos, where we will start with a guided tour accompanied by our expert local guide. Completely surrounded by ancient walls and preserving all its medieval charm, Óbidos is one of the most famous and visited places in Portugal, a must-see in the surroundings of Lisbon. The narrow cobbled streets that can be seen in Óbidos will immediately transport you to a medieval atmosphere. These streets are home to perfectly preserved old houses, historic buildings, important monuments and, dominating the historic center in the highest part of the village, the Castle of Óbidos, declared one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.
Continue the trip heading to possibly the most famous fishing town in Portugal, Nazaré, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Forte de Sao Miguel. This site has become world-famous for the giant wave that hits its coast every winter and attracts lots of surfers from all over the world.
Have the opportunity to walk through O Sitio, where the famous streets present a collection of religious buildings and are a hugely popular site for pilgrims from all around the globe. Hike your way up to the summit, where you'll find medieval fortifications, 17th-century churches, and modern shrines. Wander the courtyards and plazas surrounded by ornate structures, basilicas and statues.
Continue the trip heading to Oporto, the last stop of the day.
First you will have 1h to have a typical portuguese lunch on your own to recover some energy.
start. A vibrant 2h walking tour, where you will admire the stunning Old Town on the picturesque Douro River, complete with six bridges, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Igreja do Carmo, Estação São Bento, Igreja São Francisco and Ponte Don Luis.
At the end of your tour, you will return to the center of Lisbon and your guide will recommend things to do during the rest of your stay.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For transportation efficiency, the entire group will travel together in one comfortable, air-conditioned bus, and upon arrival, the participants will be divided into smaller groups of up to 25 people per guide.
Reviews(4,119)
Be prepared for along day. All three places were beautiful and full of history. Richard and Scotch were very knowledgeable. I might suggest that the bus have water for the travelers when getting back on the bus.
Excellent organization. We were punctual in our schedule. Guide Junny was kind and professional, with deep knowledge of the subject and always ready to help with advise or to answer any related questions.
This was a well-organized day trip and a great way to see Porto, Nazaré and Óbidos in a single day. The schedule was full but well managed, with enough free time to explore each place on our own. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and shared interesting information throughout the journey without making it overwhelming. Transportation was comfortable and everything ran smoothly. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and good choice if you want to visit several destinations in 1 day.
A little rushed, but expected due to driving period. Great guide, João (Johnny), was very attentive to everyone.
Trip was amazing and our guide Johnny was amazing. So professional and engaging and always there to provide clear instructions. Had a wealth of knowledge on the history of Portugal and places we visited today. Extremely happy. Everything about the trip was just great. Thank you!
It’s so worth it! We went with a friend and totally enjoy it! João was a great guide.
Our tour to Nazare, Obidos, and Porto was so much fun! My family and I stayed in Lisbon so it was wonderful being ablo to see the different cities throughout Portugal. Our guide, Juan (Johnny), was very informative, patient, and humorous. Highly recommend if you have limited time in Portugal.
Great experience. João was fantastic
So fun to see places that are so very old but not so very famous. The fog is a funny thing. Sometimes it's there and you can't see anything. Then a moment later it's gone and you see everything.
This was an incredibly interesting trip to Porto, with stops in Óbidos and Nazaré. Despite being a long journey, it was absolutely worth it for our family of four—two adults and two kids, ages 12 and 10. Our tour guide, Ophelie, ensured we were well-informed and prepared as we explored each city. She shared fascinating information about each destination and recommended restaurants and attractions. We also had a very professional driver (I don’t recall his name) who kept us safe throughout the long drive. We spent about 45 minutes in Óbidos, a similar amount in Nazaré, and three hours in Porto. The first hour was free for lunch or exploring on our own. The second hour was dedicated to a guided tour of Porto, and the final hour was also free time to explore at our own pace and shop for souvenirs. Overall, it was an exciting trip, and we’re so glad we went during our trip to Lisbon.
