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Nazare to Batalha and Alcobaca: Private, guided tour

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Private tour with a local expert

6h 15m
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Private group
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About your trip

With a private tour guide, discover two UNESCO-listed monasteries near Nazare: Batalha’s Gothic masterpiece commemorates a 14th-century victory, while Alcobaca’s vast Cistercian complex houses the tragic tombs of Pedro and InĆŖs.
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
From €136
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€408

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet your guide right where you prefer in Nazare 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 90 minutes in Batalha touring the ornate cloisters, then drive 25 minutes to Alcobaca for another 90 minutes admiring its austere arches. Your guide, who is also a professional private driver, ensures a 30-minute ride each way from Nazare, fitting two world-class monuments into a 5-hour loop.

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 Batalha, Alcobaca, Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, and Castelo de Porto de Mós can be purchased separately - inform us in advance for itinerary planning
From €136
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€408

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Nazare
You choose the pickup spot.
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Batalha
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Batalha
Batalha
Batalha
Batalha
Batalha
Gothic beauty and royal tombs await in Batalha’s sky-high masterpiece of stone and silence. Stone tells a story in Batalha, where faith, art, and national pride rise in symmetry. Begin at the Mosteiro da Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel where flying buttresses and intricate carvings reach heavenward. Step into the Cloisters of King Joao I, where light dances through lace-like stone. Don’t miss the hauntingly beautiful Capelas Imperfeitas - roofless, majestic, and open to the sky. End with a taste of local tradition: try Cavacas or Brisa do Lis from a nearby cafe, with a view of this timeless Portuguese monument.
2
Alcobaca
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Alcobaca
Alcobaca
Alcobaca
Alcobaca
Alcobaca
History and Cistercian beauty fill Alcobaca’s cloisters, kitchens, and carved marble tombs. In Alcobaca, love and loss endure in the carved stone. Visit the Mosteiro de Alcobaca, a Cistercian monastery and Portugal’s oldest Gothic church. Inside, the tombs of Pedro and Ines - lovers separated in life, united in death - lie face to face. Stroll through the vast Refectory and see the medieval kitchen’s ingenious water system. Then, find a moment of calm in the Cloisters of Silence, where time stills beneath the arches. Before leaving, try the legendary monk sweets at Pastelaria Alcoa - centuries of confectionery devotion in every bite.
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park (pass by)
You’ll pass by this stunning spot – be sure to take a moment to enjoy the view along the way!
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
Glimpse rugged karst peaks and hidden caves of this geological wonderland.
3
Castelo de Porto de Mós (photo spot)
We’ll stop at this perfect photo spot – take a moment to capture the view!
Stop: 20 min - admission not included
Castelo de Porto de Mós
Pause for a photo at the fairytale-green towers of Castelo de Porto de Mós, rising from limestone hills.
Back to Nazare
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Batalha Monastery represents Portuguese Gothic architecture at its finest built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota. The monastery showcases exceptional stonework innovative architectural techniques and important Portuguese historical and religious significance.
Alcobaca Monastery founded in 1153 is Portugal's largest church and houses the tombs of Pedro I and Ines de Castro famous for their tragic love story. The Cistercian monastery represents early Portuguese architecture and monastic traditions.
This natural park features unique limestone landscapes underground caves traditional Portuguese villages and diverse flora and fauna. The park showcases Portugal's geological diversity with dramatic rock formations and natural heritage.
The tour includes 2 hours each at Batalha and Alcobaca monasteries. This timing allows comprehensive exploration of these architectural masterpieces including detailed examination of their Gothic and Cistercian features historical significance and artistic elements.
Pedro I and Ines de Castro's tragic love story ended with her murder for political reasons leading Pedro to have her crowned queen after death. Their elaborate tombs at Alcobaca represent one of history's most romantic and tragic royal love stories.
The natural park offers hiking trails through limestone landscapes traditional villages and unique geological formations. Trails range from easy walks to more challenging routes showcasing the region's natural beauty and biodiversity.
Batalha features elaborate Gothic stonework flying buttresses and intricate carved details while Alcobaca showcases pure Cistercian architecture with impressive scale and simplicity. Both represent pinnacles of Portuguese medieval religious architecture.

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