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Cascais to Obidos and Nazare: Private day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

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About your trip

Explore Obidos, home to cobbled lanes and staggering castle walls before heading to Nazare to witness its famously massive swells and, if you’re lucky, see big-wave surfers in action. Traveling with your local guide makes this a seamless adventure through two icons of Portugal.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €81
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€243

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Cascais whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at each stop. Your driver handles the navigation and suggests attractions that match your interests to help you create a day that's uniquely yours.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Obidos and Nazare should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €81
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€243

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Cascais
You choose the pickup spot.
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Obidos
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
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Enjoy Obidos, a charming walled medieval town with cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and a stunning hilltop castle. Explore fairytale-esque Obidos, a medieval town enclosed in remarkably preserved ancient walls. Its narrow cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses with colorful accents are dominated by the Obidos Castle, which is now a historic hotel. Explore the Livraria de Santiago, a church-turned-bookstore, and then sample Ginja de Obidos, a decadent cherry liquor served in chocolate cups. Travelers can also indulge in annual events such as the Medieval Market or the International Literary Festival. The entirety of this romantic town is easy to explore on foot, and it’s best to spend part of the day climbing the town walls for unforgettable panoramic views.
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Nazare
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
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Enjoy Nazare, a coastal town famed for its giant waves, cliffside views, and vibrant fishing culture. Explore Nazare, a traditional Portuguese fishing town that has evolved into a popular seaside destination. It is famous worldwide for its massive waves, particularly at Praia do Norte. Big-wave surfers flock to the town from around the world to try their hand at these gravity-defying swells, and travelers can enjoy the spectacle safely from the shore. Visit the fort of Sao Miguel Arcanjo for incredible views and surf museum, indulge in grilled sardines or caldeirada (fish stew), and meander through the old town with its whitewashed houses and narrow, cobblestone streets. Finally, take photos of the town’s iconic red lighthouse to cap off your exploration.
Back to Cascais
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip

Obidos is a perfectly preserved walled medieval town with cobblestone streets, traditional white houses, and 14th-century fortifications. The entire town functions as a living museum of Portuguese medieval life.
Nazare holds the world record for the largest wave ever surfed (101 feet). The Nazare Canyon creates unique conditions producing monster waves that attract international big wave surfers.
The journey from Cascais to Obidos takes approximately 1.5 hours via the A8 highway, passing through central Portugal's countryside and traditional villages.
Yes, visitors can walk along portions of the preserved medieval walls, offering elevated views of the town's red-tiled roofs and surrounding countryside. The wall walk provides excellent photography opportunities.
The Sitio da Nazare cliff-top area, accessible by funicular, offers the best views of Praia do Norte where giant waves occur. This elevated position provides safe viewing of surfing action.
Obidos is famous for Ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in chocolate cups. The town also features traditional ceramics, handmade crafts, and local specialties sold in medieval-themed shops.
Winter months (October through March) produce the largest waves due to Atlantic storm systems. However, even summer months can offer impressive surfing conditions and cultural attractions.
Obidos hosts a renowned medieval festival, chocolate festival, and literary festival throughout the year. The town's cultural calendar celebrates both historical heritage and contemporary arts.

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