Private day tour of Obidos and Sintra from Lisbon

5.0 (14 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Historic center and Moorish castle on the hill - Sintra, Portugal — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Historic center - Sintra, Portugal — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

During this tour, you will discover the magic of Portuguese castles from the medieval to the romanticism period. Sintra is the starting point of this tour. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the capital of romanticism, just 16 miles from Lisbon, Sintra has housed the royal family’s summer palaces since the 14th century. You will have the opportunity to visit one of these royal Palaces of Sintra. If you have a sweet tooth you must taste the traditional pastries.

One hundred km north of Sintra, our tour will reach Obidos, a charming medieval village within defense walls. Here you can taste the typical liqueur of the region, The “Ginja”, served in a chocolate cup. Obidos is the best example of medieval cities in Portugal. As we enter its walls, we go back in time, as we walk the ancient stone alleys, facing houses with their white-painted secular facades, the ever-active trade and the countless churches built over the centuries.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Premiere Tours

Ages: Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified professional driver-guide
Included: High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
Included: All taxes included
Included: WiFi and bottled waters on board
Included: Accident and liability insurance

Not included

Not included: Entrance tickets
Not included: Clients meals and lodging

Itinerary

Sintra

3 hours

Sintra is without a doubt one of the most extraordinary places in Portugal. Its microclimate transforms this small town situated on the slopes of the mountain range “Serra de Sintra” and next to the Atlantic into a major attraction for visitors who go there to admire its famous castles and palaces or simply taste the traditional food, pastries and sweets. And let’s not forget the souvenir shops selling typical local items. We will stop in the historic center where you will have time to try the famous “travesseiros” and “queijadas” in the Piriquita Pastry Shop and explore the narrow streets of the most romantic town in Portugal. Visit one of these palaces: National Palace of Sintra, National Palace of Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, Palace of Monserrate.(Optional - entrance fees apply)
Obidos Village

2 hours

The town of Obidos is an ancient Roman city that continued flourishing even after the fall of the empire due to the huge commercial activity through the sea port. During the Middle Ages, a wall was built around it after being conquered by the first king of Portugal, Afonso I. Obidos is the best example of a medieval village in Portugal. We go back in time as we walk through this walled town, with its narrow cobblestone alleys, houses with secular facades painted in white, a lively shopping area, and a number of churches that were built throughout the centuries. We get the sensation of the battles fought here for every square foot of land. We won’t leave without tasting the famous “Ginga de Obidos”, a local sweet liquor served on a small chocolate cup.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Imperador Hotel
EasyHotel Lisbon
ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
VIP Inn Berna Hotel
Hotel Nacional
Pensao Estacao Central
Residencial Dona Maria II
Hotel Botanico
Altis Prime Hotel
Hotel A. S. Lisboa
Hotel Alicante
Albergaria Senhora Do Monte

and 251 more pickup points

Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.

Using your ticket

Please show voucher to your assigned driver-guide at pick up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.