Private Tour
Private Tour in Óbidos, Mafra and The Silver Coast
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Just the 2 of you, on your own private tour in an open-top convertible, visit the beautiful medieval town of Obidos. You will have an opportunity to wonder the narrow streets and browse the shops. You can walk the walls with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and finish of your visit drinking traditional Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy), which can be enjoyed in various places, preferably drunk from a small chocolate cup.
After walking the streets of Obidos, you can remain there for lunch, OR, with the roof down, drive out to the Obidos Lagoon and lunch by the beautiful beach of Foz de Arelho. Enjoy a lunch at one of the many cafes and walk the sandy beaches.
Once lunch is over, we drive to the town of Mafra with it's magnificent palace. Spend time wandering and being in awe of it's opulence before enjoying a coffee in the town.
Then it is time to return to your accommodation in Lisbon or Cascais/SIntra via the coastal road.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Obidos Village
The medieval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal. You will find a well preserved castle within the walls, and a maze of streets and white houses that are a delight to stroll around. Santa Maria Main Church, the Misericórdia Church, the Church of São Pedro, the Pillory and, beyond the walls, the Aqueduct and the round-shaped Senhor Jesus da Pedra Sanctuary, are just some of the landmarks you could visit.. The local cuisine features bouillabaisse made with fish from the Óbidos Lagoon, which will taste even better if accompanied by the wines of the region of Oeste. Another attraction is the famous Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy), which can be enjoyed in various places, preferably drunk from a small chocolate cup.
Foz do Arelho
On the confluence between the Óbidos Lagoon and the sea, Foz do Arelho Beach throws up the choice between two very different types of beach. On the one side the Lagoon, a place of great natural beauty with its banks covered in thick vegetation and its gentle waters ideal for children and windsurfing, benefiting from the breeze that normally blows here. On the other side, the open ocean, rough but without any significant undercurrents creating excellent surfing conditions with an EU Blue Flag testifying to the quality of the waters off this beach.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Pasteis de Nata
Coffee and/or Tea
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Private Tour in Óbidos, Mafra and The Silver Coast
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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The return trip!
happytrails040,,May 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great experience last year with Lain, that we returned again this year! Best way to start our vacation - pick up day one with Lain for a tour. We enjoyed Obidos this time around and drop off in Sintra at the end of the day. Another wonderful experience and highly recommended.
Courteous, Knowledgeable, Personalized, Fun Guide Through Portugal.
David KiraMusgrave,,Nov 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Iain provided us with more than we expected. Yes, we were provided a timely and courteous driving experience, picking us up at a convenient location and delivering us to our daily destination. However, it was everything in between that was very special. Iain personalized our experience to ensure we would maximize our time with what we would enjoy most. Moreover, he made recommendations we wouldn't have thought of or chosen ourselves, but they were all great. He was a fantastic guide, and I could not recommend spending a day or more with Iain more.
Visit Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra and more with the best guide.
joseph1743,,Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Óbidos, Foz de Arelho and Buddha Eden Gardens. Iain was the perfect guide for us. Explained all about each place and answered any questions. Really lovely guy and perfect guide. Iain picked us up from our hotel at the time agreed and our adventure began. From start to finish, it was what we wanted and so much more. Had a coffee stop in Óbidos, lunch in Foz de Arelho and Iain allowed us to explore Buddha Eden Gardens together. Has given us some great ideas for future trips and I will definitely return and Iain I hope will be free on our dates to help us explore more of the beauty Portugal has to offer. I highly recommend Iain to any couple looking for a guide. Portugaltours4two.com with Iain will be everything you want. Great selection of tours to choose from.
This tour was exactly what we wanted.
celiaw2016,,May 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian was a delightful and patient companion as we toured Obidos, the Silver Coast and Mafra. He allowed us to set the pace, and encouraged us to take coffee breaks, to wander in and out of shops and churches. We had a delightful lunch at a restaurant facing the lagoon and ocean on the silver coast, and he gave us plenty of time to visit the palace and basilica at Mafra. The entire day was splendid!
Great day!
Linus and Lisa,,May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Iain. The ride to different places along the coast was amazing and the recommendation for lunch was great.
Take a tour with Iain
richardpX5004BJ,,May 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience travelling the area with Iain. He has an excellent local knowledge and speaks the language well. His tours are flexible and can be designed to personal requirements. Thoroughly recommended and he also knows great places to eat, which suited us fine!
Best of Obidos and the coastal towns
VasGan,,Oct 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a full day tour from Lisbon. It was an exciting trip and I would highly recommend Iain Bendrey from portugaltours4two.com. We spent a few amazing hours at the medieval town of Obidos before being driven in a convertible along the western coast stopping at Boca da Inferno, Guincho, Cabo da Roca, Praia Grande e Azenhas do Mar, Cascais and returning to Lisbon. Besides the feeling of being in a walled-up medieval town with a castle, Obidos certainly has many interesting little shops to try out their amazing Ginja de Obidos (cherry liquor) and freshly squeezed orange juice. Iain showed us many natural hidden gems along the coastal route and that made the trip all the more worthwhile. The picturesque beauty of nature along the route was breathtaking. Do capture the best of Portugal with Iain as he patiently drives you on a safe journey and takes you to the best spots to admire.
Portuguese Countryside in a Convertible
Lucien D,,Jul 17, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the medieval charm of Obidos, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, lunch on the beach, and the amazing pile of bricks that is Mafra. Iain was a wonderful and friendly guide. Plus I enjoyed tooling around the Portuguese countryside in a convertible!
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