Obidos Guided Tours

It only takes a few hours to explore the city center, but you should venture further afield to visit other attractions near Obidos: a garden with many Buddha sculptures, a quiet lagoon with a beach - places to see if you're traveling through Obidos or planning to stay for a few days in this region. Although you can explore all of Obidos in one day, it is worth spending a night here to experience the different atmosphere of the sparsely populated town and quiet restaurants. If you decide to stay, we suggest booking a room at the Pousada do Castelo de Obidos, The Literary Man, or the Hotel Real d'Obidos.

Excursions to Obidos are very atmospheric. We will choose the most comfortable one for you, taking into account your wishes and the availability of free time. Not only the city itself is interesting, but also the surrounding area: within a 50-km radius of the city there is a fishing port, beautiful beaches, and even the largest collection of Buddha statues in Europe. Also, Obidos is the Portuguese capital of chocolate, and it is especially delicious here at numerous festivals. A guide in Obidos will show you all the most interesting places and secrets of Obidos, and will also tell you why it is considered the main wedding city in Portugal.

3-4 days is a good time to get to know Obidos and its surroundings. You can visit the thermal springs, explore the historical center, and enjoy local cuisine. You can also take a day trip to nearby destinations such as San Miguel Island or the Furnas Crater. With more time, you can fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty and culture of Óbidos. You can explore the surrounding villages, go hiking in the mountains, and visit local markets. You can also take a boat tour to see dolphins or visit the nearby island of Gorreana.

On the main streets, almost every house has a souvenir shop where you can buy souvenirs and try the Portuguese cherry liqueur ginjinha, which is sold in a chocolate glass for only 1 EUR. The tasting portion is poured into a small chocolate bowl, and in some stores, they may also put a cherry on it. If you want to bring back a souvenir from the city of Óbidos, you can buy a whole bottle of liqueur in local shops. There are several places to eat in the town of Óbidos. For breakfast or light snacks, we recommend heading to the small bakery Capinha d'Obidos, which serves homemade chorizo ​​bread and delicious cakes. If you want a full meal, then A Nova Casa de Ramiro and O Caldeirão restaurants are suitable for you.

Obidos is a small city on the Atlantic coast in central Portugal. You can get here by car. The journey from Lisbon to Óbidos by car takes an hour. Traveling by car opens up more possibilities: explore the statues and sculptures at the Buddha Garden of Eden, or relax on one of the nearby beaches. Active recreation enthusiasts can go cycling or hiking. The Portuguese love to honeymoon in Obidos, and tourists love to explore the sights, go trekking, and try the ginjinha cherry liqueur. The golf courses in Obidos are ranked among the best golf destinations in Europe. For investments in real estate at golf resorts, foreigners can obtain a residence permit in the country. 

Obidos is a small, ancient, beautiful, and very tourist town. The vast majority of tourists come here for one day since the old city can be easily walked around in 2-3 hours. The old city is surrounded by a fortress wall. You can walk freely along the walls, free of charge and at any time. You can climb the walls many times, around the entire perimeter. You just walk along the wall and look for the most beautiful angles. The best view of the city opens from the south tower, going up to point 4.