Lisbon Trip Overview
On the surroundings of Lisbon in a region of rolling hills and vineyards, you will find the charming town of Óbidos, just 1 hour away from Lisbon. Óbidos hasn’t changed much in the past centuries, the town has been filled with treasures inside: churches, palaces, new castle walls that still today remind us of the presence of the royalty in Óbidos. While walking around the narrow streets of Óbidos you will understand why is this town considered by many one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal. In the town square, you will find the impressive church of Santa Maria with an astonishing collection of glazed tiles and paintings. Behind some of the town’s doors, you will smell the Ginjinha – cherry liquor that you will be able to taste from a little chocolate cup.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
On the surroundings of Lisbon in a region of rolling hills and vineyards, you will find the charming town of Óbidos, just 1 hour away from Lisbon. Óbidos hasn’t changed much in the past centuries, the town has been filled with treasures inside: churches, palaces, new castle walls that still today remind us of the presence of the royalty in Óbidos. While walking around the narrow streets of Óbidos you will understand why is this town considered by many one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal. In the town square, you will find the impressive church of Santa Maria with an astonishing collection of glazed tiles and paintings. Behind some of the town’s doors, you will smell the Ginjinha – cherry liquor that you will be able to taste from a little chocolate cup.
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Stop At: Obidos Village, Obidos Portugal
Óbidos is a beautiful small medieval town, still surrounded by the old city walls. It is famous for its very well preserved atmosphere of a traditional Portuguese town, where the whitewashed houses are very carefully decorated with lovely colored flowerbeds.
This village used to be a gift from our kings to their queens across the centuries! Walking in the town center and climbing up to the ramparts you’ll enjoy incredible views. Before leaving don’t forget to try the famous cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup, the Ginjinha!
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Igreja de Santa Maria, Praça de Santa Maria, 2510-001 Óbidos, Portugal
While walking around the narrow streets of Óbidos you will understand why is this town considered by many one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal. In the town square you will find the impressive church of Santa Maria with an astonishing collection of glazed tiles and paintings.
Stop At: Castelo de Óbidos, R. Josefa de Óbidos, 2510-001 Óbidos, Portugal
Óbidos hasn’t changed much in the past centuries. In fact the medieval castle walls still surround the entire town for around 1 mile. In the 13th century the King gave it to the Queen as a wedding present and since then the town has been filled with treasures inside: churches, palaces, new castle walls that still today remind us of the presence of the royalty in Óbidos.
Duration: 1 hour
