Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon
Description
Experience Portugal's rich heritage on a guided day trip. Get inspired by the medieval village of Óbidos. Glimpse into a fisherman’s life in Nazaré. Be amazed in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in central Hotel Fénix ( Praça Marquês de Pombal 8 ) Lisbon and hop into an air-conditioned minibus for your guided day trip
Start your journey toward the town of Óbidos, where we will start with a guided tour accompanied by our expert local guide. Completely surrounded by ancient walls and preserving all its medieval charm, Óbidos is one of the most famous and visited places in Portugal, a must-see in the surroundings of Lisbon. The narrow cobbled streets that can be seen in Óbidos will immediately transport you to a medieval atmosphere. These streets are home to perfectly preserved old houses, historic buildings, important monuments and, dominating the historic center in the highest part of the village, the Castle of Óbidos, declared one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.
Continue the trip heading to possibly the most famous fishing town in Portugal, Nazaré, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Forte de Sao Miguel. This site has become world-famous for the giant wave that hits its coast every winter and attracts lots of surfers from all over the world.
Have the opportunity to walk through O Sitio, where the famous streets present a collection of religious buildings and are a hugely popular site for pilgrims from all around the globe. Hike your way up to the summit, where you'll find medieval fortifications, 17th-century churches, and modern shrines. Wander the courtyards and plazas surrounded by ornate structures, basilicas and statues.
Continue the trip heading to Oporto, the last stop of the day.
First you will have 1h to have a typical portuguese lunch on your own to recover some energy.
start. A vibrant 2h walking tour, where you will admire the stunning Old Town on the picturesque Douro River, complete with six bridges, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Igreja do Carmo, Estação São Bento, Igreja São Francisco and Ponte Don Luis.
At the end of your tour, you will return to the center of Lisbon and your guide will recommend things to do during the rest of your stay.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For transportation efficiency, the entire group will travel together in one comfortable, air-conditioned bus, and upon arrival, the participants will be divided into smaller groups of up to 25 people per guide.
Reviews(4,264)
1) too long, 13 hrs driving with only 4 hrs exploring 2) the tour guide, Ricardo was very rude, unprofessional. We were only late by 3 mins. He humiliated announcing publicly telling everyone that this couple is late. How rude and embarrassing?? He threatened that if this happens in Porto. He would leave us.
Ricardo was our tour and it was great to visit the 3 cities with him.
The tour was great. Needed more time in each city to really enjoy it more. Lots of amazing things to see and do. Our tour guide RICARDO, was very nice, gave us some great recommendations of places to rat. Excellent customer service, an amazing tour guide!. Would definitely recommend.
We definitely started off on the wrong foot with tour guide at the second stop. I felt humiliated for being only 3–4 minutes late, despite genuinely trying to get back on time. The delay happened because the restroom at the café recommended by the guide would not allow me to use it promptly, even after I had purchased something and explained that I needed to be back on the bus at the given time. I had also explained my health situation and recent cancer treatment to the guide. Despite this, he called my husband twice within two minutes in a very rude tone. When my husband explained that we were coming and that I was trying to use the restroom, the guide told us that in Porto he would leave if we were late. Given that we were only a few minutes behind, I felt there was a lack of basic empathy and kindness. I eventually spoke with him directly and asked for some understanding. He explained that he had called because he was concerned, but his tone and comments did not come across that way. To his credit, he was better after that conversation, and we had a much better experience for the rest of the trip. However, this episode shook me enough, especially with everything I had already been going through. It took me a good 2–3 hours to get back to enjoying the trip. I hope this feedback helps him understand that a little patience, empathy, and kindness can make a significant difference in situations like this. Note- review is written by my wife who accompanied me
Ricardo was an amazing tour guide during this worthwhile day trip to Porto from Lisbon! He made the trip very entertaining with his knowledge of Portuguese history along with a mix of fun facts that made each city more interesting. I learned a lot, and he offered us excellent recommendations at each stop. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a wonderful and memorable experience.
Ricardo was our tour guide. He made sure to provide clear instructions on pickup, drop off, and meet up location. His knowledge of Óbidos, Nazaré and Porto was impeccable, allowing for a greater appreciation of Portugal's history. He also made the trip fun, providing for karaoke on the way back home. Highly recommend!
Ricardo Dias has been a fantastic guide. Definitely worth it.
Great tour! Our tour guide was amazing
Ricardo was an amazing guide! He made everything interesting and was very informative, helpful and kind!!! Would recommend this tour to anyone specifically if they can have Ricardo!!!
Ricardo Dias was absolutely fantastic! From the moment our tour began, he was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining. His passion for Portugal really shines through, and his stories and fascinating knowledge of the history and culture made every place we visited come alive.
