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Óbidos: Medieval Tales & Secrets Spots

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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English
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  • Local guide
  • All activities
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off


Start:
  • Óbidos Tourist Office, R. da Porta da Vila 16, 2510-089 Óbidos, Portugal
    Touristic Office (in front off)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 73338P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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    • Silver Coast Travelling
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    • Curious565861
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An insightful view of Caldas
      Ivo was kind and full of terrific information about Caldas da Rainha. We appreciated his enthusiasm for history. In particular, we asked lots of questions related to art and cartooning and he was able to make connections to Portuguese art history and ceramics. And he provided relevant context about current events and the places he took us.
      Written 1 February 2025
    • Go61729
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great family experience!
      Great family experience! The views are great, but the best was surely visiting the small village near the beach, where fishermen bring the fish and their women prepare it in a traditional way. A trip to the past, and the kids really enjoyed it!
      Written 27 August 2024
    • noay278
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Silver Coast tour
      We had a great experience with Ivo and JP. They tailored the tour to our preferences and took us to Alcobaça, Caldas da Rainha, and Óbidos. They were both very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining the history of the region to us. We had a lot of fun!
      Written 13 October 2023
    • Tverevkina
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour and great tour guide
      João Pedro (JP) was our guide for small group tour to Alcobaca and Batalha. He was very knowledgeable and just a very nice person. He gave us lots of valuable advices and general information about how to navigate in the area.
      Written 29 September 2023
    • 274brigitteg
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic day!
      We spent a whole day with Ivo, who picked up at our Airbnb and took us to some of the most beautiful spots in the area. Our tour included a few stunning viewpoints on the coast, a walking tour of Obidós, and a guided visit through Batalha. We also stopped for a swim at a lagoon I wouldn't have known of, to refresh our kids!! Ivo is not only super knowledgeable about the local and national history and culture, but also friendly and relatable. Impeccable English, too. Thanks Ivo for the fabulous day! Definitely a highlight of our time in Portugal.
      Written 7 July 2023
    • Vacation35304516164
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Learned so much regarding the art and history there ! It was a charming village I would love to return with my family.go
      Obidos Medieval village was like stepping back in time ! A wonderful experience Ivo has a wealth of historical knowledge and was kind and helpful.
      Written 29 May 2023
    • 312lynnn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible Restoration in Process
      This convent is absolutely spectacular. It is very inexpensive to tour - 3 Euro for seniors; 6 for adults. It is incredibly beautiful and many areas have been restored. It was an amazing g experience and highly recommended.
      Written 12 February 2023
    • heidi s
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best tour, best guide, don’t miss it!
      Ivo is very well informed and fascinating to listen to. He really knows his stuff. I loved this tour. You will be sorry if you don’t go!
      Written 22 January 2023
    • nadiahbb
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      Day tour in Obidos and Peniche
      Ivo is really an amazing guide. We were lucky enough to visit 2 places with him : Peniche by the ocean and the medieval village of Obidos. Ivo has a very wide knowledge regarding these two places and also the whole region. He knows absolutely everything. Listening and discovering these beautiful places with Ivo was the best thing we could hope for. Ivo is passionate and make us want to hear more about the history, culture and people of Portugal. We highly recommend him and Silver Coast Traveling. We had a great time and would love to be able to come back and see more with Ivo of course.
      Written 24 January 2020
    • Kirsten H
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      Friendly local guide - excellent knowledge & English!
      A small group of us enjoyed a private tour of Caldas da Rainha with Ivo Soares of Silver Coast Traveling. He took us around the town explaining the history and pointing out lots of details that we would have missed on our own. It was a very interesting tour but not too long either. I would highly recommend!
      Written 23 October 2019
    • rpipa
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      Beyond expectations
      It was so much more than we were expecting. Ivo, has an extensive knowledge of the city, and it’s history, as a result of years of studying and learning. And the way he presents it is very clear and engaging. Nothing is hidden. He definitely goes beyond what one could expect. If you are in the area and you want to learn, Ivo and his team, are a sure bet. We will definitely repeat the experience.
      Written 7 September 2019
    • Sunshine267595
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Caldas Unseen your
      Excellent tour with a really good and knowledgable guide . Good pace and really nice to reflect on the politics and the history of Portugal and the role Caldas played as well as seeing the importance of the thermal baths to the area. Loved the visit to the cafe that started the carnation revolution discussions and also the exquisite church alongside the baths which was so beautiful . Also enjoyed the history of tiles relevant to the area . Would recommend this to anyone
      Written 1 August 2019
    • RupaS
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      We booked a private tour for 11 of us (8 adults, 2 teenagers and one 10 year old) with Silver Coast Travelling to see Lisbon. They picked us up from our villa in Praia Del Rey. They were outside our villa punctually at 8.30am. A member of our party was feeling unwell and we kept them waiting for half an hour. They were very patient with us. Our guide, Vera, bought special local biscuits for us. They were delicious. As soon as we all were seated in the minibus, Vera started the tour. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and it’s many regions. Our tour was especially tailored to our needs. We were first taken to the oldest bakery in Belém that produces custard tarts. The tarts were amazing! They were the best we have tasted. We visited the Alfama (by tram) and Mouraria Districts, the Jerónimos Monastery, Torre de Belém and Sé de Lisboa (Lisbon head church). We were unsure what we wanted to eat for lunch and happened to pass the Mercado de Ribeira whilst touring the city. I had read great things about this food market and asked Vera if it was possible to eat lunch here. Vera said it was ok. The tour was very flexible and catered to our every need. It was an exceptional tour. The company was very professional, reliable and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour company. Thank you Ivo. We had a fabulous time.
      Written 17 August 2018
    • Fadi T
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing place!!
      It was amazing trip and so nice place, really!! Many thanks to my friends there. Hope to see you soon!
      Written 7 August 2018
    • Mónica Ramos - R
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      Wonderful trip to Óbidos Village with Silver Coast Traveling
      This trip was memorable, Obidos its a village full of beauty, romantic places, and fantastic historical monuments, the medieval castle, the churches, museums and libraries ( its a literary village). Our wonderful Guides Ivo and Lina took us to taste the famous ginja D` Óbidos and typical foods, it was a trip to repeat! Nice people, good food and great views!!
      Written 6 August 2018
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    Tatiana-Ehlers
    Sheffield, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Family
    I did this tour with my family in February 24 with the guide João Pedro, and the experience was excellent! João Pedro was very knowledgable and we could see the passion that he has for his work. He was also very flexible during the tour because although my mom, dad and I speak Portuguese, my husband doesn't, so he not only explained everything in English, but also in Portuguese, when someone didn't understand something.
    He also showed us not only the main highlights of the city and explained the history of Óbidos, but he also shared some curiosities and even offered us the opportunity to try Ginja in the end of the tour!
    We can't thank him enough! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Óbidos.
    Written 19 February 2024
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    Hi Tatiana! Thank you very much! That was very kind of you :) It was a pleasure to show you and your very nice family around. All the best! JP
    Written 23 February 2024
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    freshprinz123456
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    Great and friendly tour guide Ivo, who with his extensive knowledge of the individual places and the history of Portugal managed to create a small, unforgettable holiday experience. I can only recommend the tour and especially the guide to anyone who wants to get a deeper insight into Óbidos away from the usual tourist crowds. The 2 hours fly by and afterwards there are further excursion and restaurant tips.
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    Written 5 October 2023
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    Thank you so much for your amazing review!!! We have the pleasure of showing our region the best way we know for 10 years now, and our costumers still support us :) Hope to see you again in Portugal! Best regards from the Silver Coast Travelling team. Ivo Soares
    Written 10 October 2023
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    Luis Oliveira
    Fribourg, Switzerland13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing experience
    the guide João have attention to details and explain very well the group we have was very happy with the tour and the explanation given by our guide.

    The tour was amazing trough Óbidos and his history.

    I highly recommend this tour for everyone that intended to know more about the Portuguese culture and history

    Written 30 August 2024
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    Thank you very much, that was very nice of you. See you on your next trip to Portugal, lots to see around here :) All the best! JP
    Written 2 October 2024
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    Angela D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a fun, informative backdoor tour of historic Obidos. Our guide, Maria, was informative and engaging. We got to walk beautiful flower lined city streets, tour museums, and churches, walk-through the castle grounds and end with the queens liquor and dark chocolate. My 15 year old and I left smiling! Highly recommend this tour.
    Written 6 June 2024
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    Dear Angela! Thank you for being so kind with this lovely review of Maria work! We always do our best to delivery the best experience ever to our guests :) Best regards from the Silver Coast Travelling Team. Ivo Soares
    Written 7 June 2024
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    Dream773317
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyed our walking tour of Obidos with Ivo, off the beaten path to enjoy the town inside the walls without the cattle call of tour crowds. Ivo is very knowledgeable about Obidos and the surrounding area, full of history, insights, and recommendations. Highly recommended!
    Written 28 September 2024
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    Hi!!! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience in Óbidos! We love to walk of the beaten path and show the most wonderfull details outhere :) Best regards from the Silver Coast Tours team! Ivo Soares
    Written 30 September 2024
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    kfirlevy2016
    Alexandria, VA6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    What a fantastic tour! If you like medieval towns, castles and history, then you’re in for a real treat. Ivo was great. He has a bunch of terrific stories, was able to answer all our random questions, and had us so interested in the town that we stayed for several hours afterward and just enjoyed the place. The place is incredibly cute, but we wouldn’t have enjoyed it nearly as much if we hadn’t done the tour and learned the history.
    Written 10 June 2024
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    How amazing this review is? Thank you so much for sharing your experience here :) Is incredible how people love so much this stunning medieval town! Hope to see you in a near future! Best regards from the Silver Coast Travelling Tours Team. Ivo Soares
    Written 16 June 2024
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    Marlene39forever
    Pembroke, Canada155 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    Our guide Ivo was very knowledgeable, definitely strived to give us maximum information about the history of Obidos/portugal. Friendly professional, outstanding job.
    The tour elevated Obidos from a overly touristy location to a true place in portugals history
    He took us to some places we would never otherwise see or fully appreciate.
    I deconsecrated church converted into a bookstore, a bookstore that also sells some produce , both reflecting Obidos as a literary city.
    Well done Ivo
    Written 24 October 2024
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    Dear Marlenne, it´s wonderfull to see that our job is well done and people really like it! We have a lovely team that loves to show the best that we got in our region! We are locals we are proud of it! Best regards from the Silver Coast Travelling Tours team. Ivo Soares
    Written 5 November 2024
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    Adelaide
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This walking tour is a must do!
    Ivo is super knowledgeable of the region and shared the rich noble heritage of Obidos — I was really impressed knowing more about (female) artists who painted the church saints and depiction of the era. I am inspired by the history and how many generations have walked the very same streets that I experienced. Also the tasting of local liquor was cherry on top! :)
    Written 25 August 2021
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    Thank´s Adelaide for your time to make this great review :) Hope to see you again at the our region once more! Best regards from the Silver Coast Travelling team.
    Written 17 September 2021
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    lynn f
    highland park,nj19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Family
    Ivo was a great local guide, very attentive to our small tour group. It downpoured for a few minutes as the tour started and Ivo graciously offered a refund to anyone who didn't want to brave the weather. We all continued and were rewarded with a tour of Obidos past and present. Highly recommended!
    Written 17 November 2024
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    Dear Lynn, thank you so much for supporting our business as local guides :) It was a lovely tour and I enjoy every little moment! Hope to see you again in Portugal! Best regards from the Silver Coast Travelling Tours team. Ivo Soares
    Written 18 November 2024
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    JB L
    Philadelphia, PA31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    Obidos itself is beautiful but it is better with a guide taking you to hidden spots and direct you to where to look and what to look for. We had a great time with JP. After the tour Obidos again looked different, now that we know the history and stories behind everything.
    Written 17 June 2024
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    Thank you very much for your review. Glad you enjoyed it. Best regards! JP
    Written 24 June 2024
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