Óbidos Medieval Tales & Secret Spots including Castle & São Tiago Bookstore
by Silver Coast Travelling
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This two-hour walking tour in Óbidos begins with a local guide leading visitors through the medieval streets and alleys of the town. The first stop is Igreja de Santa Maria, where participants spend about ten minutes viewing 17th- and 18th-century Portuguese tile work and five paintings by the 17th-century artist Josefa de Óbidos. The tour continues to São Tiago Church, now the Ler Devagar bookstore located in a former royal chapel, with a visit lasting around ten minutes. Next, the group walks to Castelo de Óbidos, the original castle captured by the Portuguese army in the 12th century, spending approximately ten minutes there. Along the route, the guide points out the old Moorish and Jewish quarters and shares stories related to Óbidos’s historical role as a special place for Portuguese queens. The tour includes stops at several secret spots within the town, offering a broader view of Óbidos beyond the main landmarks. The experience concludes with a tasting of Ginjinha de Óbidos, a traditional local liqueur served in a chocolate cup. The tasting and all activities are included. Food, drinks beyond the tasting, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Igreja de Santa Maria
Visit Igreja de Santa Maria to view Portuguese tile work from the 17th and 18th centuries and five paintings by the 17th-century artist Josefa de Óbidos.
10 min
Sao Tiago Church
Enter São Tiago Church, currently operating as a bookstore housed in a former royal chapel.
10 min
Castelo de Obidos
Tour Castelo de Óbidos, the original castle taken by the Portuguese army in the 12th century.
10 min
Meeting point
Touristic Office (in front off)
End point
Touristic Office (in front off)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Lisbon
- Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram, and River Cruise Ticket for 72 or 96 Hours
- Undiscovered Lisbon 3.5-Hour Food and Wine Tour by Eating Europe
- Devour Lisbon Portuguese Food Tour with Tastings in Baixa, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
- Setúbal Wine Tour with Visits and Tastings at Two Wineries
- Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon Including Rossio, Miradouro Portas do Sol, and Cathedral
- Lisbon Cultural Food and Wine Walking Tour with 14 Tastings
Óbidos Medieval Tales & Secret Spots including Castle & São Tiago Bookstore
by Silver Coast Travelling
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$81.06Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Óbidos begins with a local guide leading visitors through the medieval streets and alleys of the town. The first stop is Igreja de Santa Maria, where participants spend about ten minutes viewing 17th- and 18th-century Portuguese tile work and five paintings by the 17th-century artist Josefa de Óbidos. The tour continues to São Tiago Church, now the Ler Devagar bookstore located in a former royal chapel, with a visit lasting around ten minutes. Next, the group walks to Castelo de Óbidos, the original castle captured by the Portuguese army in the 12th century, spending approximately ten minutes there. Along the route, the guide points out the old Moorish and Jewish quarters and shares stories related to Óbidos’s historical role as a special place for Portuguese queens. The tour includes stops at several secret spots within the town, offering a broader view of Óbidos beyond the main landmarks. The experience concludes with a tasting of Ginjinha de Óbidos, a traditional local liqueur served in a chocolate cup. The tasting and all activities are included. Food, drinks beyond the tasting, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Igreja de Santa Maria
Visit Igreja de Santa Maria to view Portuguese tile work from the 17th and 18th centuries and five paintings by the 17th-century artist Josefa de Óbidos.
10 min
Sao Tiago Church
Enter São Tiago Church, currently operating as a bookstore housed in a former royal chapel.
10 min
Castelo de Obidos
Tour Castelo de Óbidos, the original castle taken by the Portuguese army in the 12th century.
10 min
Meeting point
Touristic Office (in front off)
End point
Touristic Office (in front off)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Lisbon
- Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram, and River Cruise Ticket for 72 or 96 Hours
- Undiscovered Lisbon 3.5-Hour Food and Wine Tour by Eating Europe
- Devour Lisbon Portuguese Food Tour with Tastings in Baixa, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
- Setúbal Wine Tour with Visits and Tastings at Two Wineries
- Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon Including Rossio, Miradouro Portas do Sol, and Cathedral
- Lisbon Cultural Food and Wine Walking Tour with 14 Tastings