What You Will Do
Uncover the historical monuments of Alcobaça and Óbidos in Portugal as you walk along the cobblestone paths during this interactive self-guided tour.
Catch a ride from Lisbon with your guide assistant, then set out on your own and follow intuitive guidance from a smartphone device as you learn the history of Óbidos' churches and monuments.
You will also receive an information booklet and extras are provided to help you further explore Alcobaça and the many influences of Óbidos’ former ruling empires.
This is a great way to learn about Portugal’s deep and fascinating history.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Departure Point: Eduardo VII Park in Marquês de Pombal (Bus Terminal)
Directions: Small kiosk made of glass - Cityrama, Eduardo VII Park, 1070-051 Lisboa
1
Cityrama Gray Line Portugal
Departure from Lisbon directly to Óbidos
2
Alcobaca
1 hour
Discover Alcobaça, the city home to the Monastery of Alcobaça, also know as the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1989.
The construction of the Monastery began in 1178, by order of King D. Afonso Henriques, and the monks occupies it in 1223. It is one of the largest and best-preerved complexes of the Cistercian Order. King D. Pedro chose the church of the monastery as the burial site for himself and his beloved, Inês de Castro, whose impressive tombs can be visited.
3
Obidos Village
2 hours
The village of Óbidos was probably founded by the Celts in 308 BC. Recent studies have led experts to believe that Óbidos was part of the anciente Roman city of Eburobrittium. The village was later occupied by the barbarians and then by the Moors.
The first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, conquered this village from the Moors.
In the 18th century, Óbidos still held its noble status as a place for the royal summer holidays. King John V stayed in Óbidos for eight years on the advice of his doctors to go bathing in Caldas da Rainha to treat his arthritis and obesity.
4
Rua Direita
45 minutes
The main street of this village, takes you to the Church of Santa Maria, through a labyrinth of streets decorated with Manueline porticos, flowered windows and small broad.
5
Castelo de Obidos
45 minutes
The castle of Óbidos was originally built by the Arabs, in the place that had already been occupied by Lusitanians, Romans and Visigoths, and in the context of the expansion of Portuguese territory and Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, D. Afonso Henriques took this castle around 1148.
6
Igreja de Santa Maria
45 minutes
Church of Santa Maria or Igreja Matriz de Óbidos (founded between 1148 and 1185) is the main church of the town of Óbidos, district of Leiria, Portugal
7
Church of Saint Peter
45 minutes
The Church of St. Peter is a medieval church, founded in the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries and rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755; located in the beautiful walled city of Óbidos, Portugal.
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