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Experience Óbidos like a local
Guided tours of the medieval town, team experiences, heritage, events and everything happening inside and outside the walls.
Book a guided tourWelcome to Óbidos
There is no better time than now to plan a visit to Óbidos: a medieval town surrounded by walls, streets of white houses, ginja served in a chocolate cup and a cultural calendar that never stops. Don't wait — every moment in Óbidos is too good to miss.
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Everything you need to plan your visit to Óbidos — or to host friends from out of town.
Everything happening in Óbidos
Medieval Market, Christmas Village, FOLIO, the Chocolate Festival and much more — the town's cultural calendar, always up to date.
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Guided Tours in Óbidos
Walking tours of the medieval town and the Oeste region, with certified local guides.
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Team Building in Óbidos
Escape rooms, cooking, wine and pottery: experiences for teams.
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Experiences in Óbidos
Pottery, boat trips on the lagoon and more experiences with local artisans.
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Things to See and Do in Óbidos
Museums, festivals, heritage and restaurants: the complete guide to the town.
Learn more →Guided Tours in Óbidos
See all tours →Walking tours of the medieval town with certified local guides, and private trips to Caldas da Rainha, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha, Tomar, Fátima and Lisbon.
Óbidos: Medieval Tales & Secret Spots
The quickest way to discover the best of Óbidos: legends, hidden corners and the story of the Queens' Town.
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Itineraries in Óbidos
More itineraries →From the town gate to the castle, these itineraries help you plan your visit to Óbidos, for a few hours, a day or a weekend.
Art and Culture in Óbidos
Museums, galleries and bookshops inside and outside the walls.
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Heritage of Óbidos
See all heritage →From the castle to the churches of Rua Direita, Óbidos is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. This is just a selection — discover all of the town's heritage.
Óbidos Castle
The castle that helped make Óbidos one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
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Religious Heritage
Churches, chapels and sanctuaries inside and outside the walls.
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Church of Santa Maria
The main church of the town, with work by the painter Josefa de Óbidos.
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Church of the Misericórdia
Founded by Queen Leonor, with 17th-century azulejo tiles.
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Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Pedra
A hexagonal baroque church just outside the town.
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Roman Town of Eburobrittium
The remains of the Roman city that stood here long before the castle.
Learn more →Team Building in Óbidos
See all activities →Dynamic activities for groups and companies inside the walls and in Caldas da Rainha — from escape rooms to team cooking.
Óbidos Escape Room: The Dark Ages
An immersive game at the castle gate, to solve as a team against the clock.
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Flavours of Óbidos
Explore Óbidos →Ginja in a chocolate cup, local crafts and sweet festivals. Óbidos is also discovered at the table.
Ginja de Óbidos: the taste of the town
In a dark or white chocolate cup, or simply on its own — the most famous drink in Óbidos and our tips for tasting it.
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Chocolate & Pastry Festival
Sculptures, workshops and the best chocolate and pastry brands.
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Lagoon Boat Trip & Picnic
A boat trip across the lagoon with a picnic of local produce.
Learn more →Museums and Galleries of Óbidos
Art and culture in Óbidos →The town's network of museums and galleries is free and almost all on Rua Direita — from Josefa de Óbidos' paintings to contemporary art.
Municipal Museum
On Rua Direita, with works by Josefa de Óbidos and Baltazar Gomes Figueira.
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Abílio de Mattos e Silva Museum
The work of the painter and set designer in the old town hall.
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FOLIO Literary Festival
The international literary festival of the UNESCO City of Literature.
Learn more →The Óbidos Lagoon
Discover the lagoon →Beyond the walls, the municipality of Óbidos is home to the largest coastal lagoon in Portugal, a haven for birds and water sports.
Crossing the Lagoon by Boat
A boat trip across the lagoon, with a picnic of local produce.
Learn more →Events in Óbidos
See what's on →Throughout the year the town transforms: a medieval market in summer, chocolate in spring, books in autumn and Christmas magic inside the walls.
Óbidos Medieval Market
Historical re-enactment with tournaments, banquets and street entertainment.
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FOLIO Literary Festival
Writers from around the world in the UNESCO City of Literature.
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International Piano Festival
Piano concerts and masterclasses in the town's churches and auditoriums.
Learn more →Spotlight on the Oeste
See tours and trips →The Oeste region is much more than Óbidos. A short drive away there are towns and cities well worth discovering.
Caldas da Rainha
Thermal heritage, Bordalo Pinheiro ceramics and the Fruit Square, 10 minutes from Óbidos. Discover it all at gocaldas.com.
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Nazaré
Much more than giant waves: dried fish, the Sítio and the legend of D. Fuas Roupinho. Discover it all at gonazare.com.
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Peniche
Portugal's surf capital and gateway to the Berlengas. Discover it all at gopeniche.com.
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Alcobaça
A UNESCO World Heritage monastery and convent sweets. Discover it all at goalcobaca.com.
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Leiria
The castle, the historic centre and the banks of the Lis. Discover it all at goleiria.com.
Learn more →Discover Óbidos on the Map
Heritage, museums, galleries, local shops and nature — all on one map. Filter by category and explore the town.