Cascais to Obidos and Nazare: Private guided full-day tour
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About your trip
Enjoy a guided tour of 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: A premium experience for your group only
Insider insight: Local tips and stories you won’t find online
Perfect balance: Expert guidance with freedom to explore
Ideal for all travelers: Families, friends, or solo adventurers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet your guide 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 guide is both your expert behind the wheel and knowledgeable host throughout the day. They’ll manage the day’s itinerary, share stories and local knowledge, and make each moment along the route feel richer. At every stop, they’re by your side.Guided experience with space to explore
Spend two hours exploring the charming medieval streets and historic walls of Óbidos, then continue to Nazaré for an hour and a half to experience its famous beaches and vibrant fishing village atmosphere. Your guide, who is also a professional driver, ensures a relaxed and seamless journey through these iconic coastal destinations.
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 in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Private professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Attraction admission details specified in the itinerary section below
- Official guided tours inside attractions in Obidos and Nazare can be purchased separately - inform us in advance for itinerary planning
From €141
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€423
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Cascais
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Obidos
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included









2
Nazare
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included








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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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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