Private Óbidos Walking Tour – Medieval Tales & Secret Spots

Walk the Walled City of Óbidos with a Local Expert

Just an hour from Lisbon lies one of Portugal’s most enchanting towns: Óbidos. With its whitewashed houses, medieval walls, and winding alleys, it feels like a place frozen in time — but behind its postcard-perfect façades lie centuries of fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered.

On this private walking tour, you’ll explore Óbidos from the inside out — starting at the main gate, wandering through the Moorish and Jewish quarters, visiting the Santa Maria Church, and admiring the town’s impressive 8th-century castle.

Learn how Óbidos became a wedding gift to Portuguese queens and how their influence shaped its architecture, art, and charitable institutions. Discover the story of Queen Leonor de Avis and the creation of the Holy House of Mercy — the world’s oldest surviving hospital network.

Along the way, you’ll stop to taste the town’s most beloved treat: Ginjinha de Óbidos, a cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup. You’ll also visit a former royal chapel turned bookstore, and stroll through the colourful market street, full of hidden corners and perfect photo spots.

Ready to uncover the secrets of Óbidos?
 Join this private walking tour and step back in time as you explore one of Portugal’s most magical medieval towns — one story, one legend, and one sip of Ginjinha at a time.

Meeting Point

In front of Óbidos Tourism Office
📍 Rua da Porta da Vila 16, 2510-089 Óbidos, Portugal

Tour Ends

Returns to the starting point or a nearby location in central Óbidos

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
No refund for cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time.