Streets, Walls and Museums: Routes to Discover Óbidos
Walking routes through the village, trails across the municipality and heritage guides to plan your visit. You can also book a guided tour.
Itineraries in Óbidos
Routes and trails to discover the medieval village at your own pace: from the narrow streets and Óbidos Castle to the museums, churches and walking trails of the municipality.
Routes and trails
Guides to explore the village and the municipality, on foot or throughout the year.
What to do in Óbidos
Castle, walls, bookshops, ginjinha and the lagoon: a guide to everything there is to see in the village.
The Narrow Streets of Óbidos
The streets to walk inside the walls, between cobbles and whitewashed houses.
Walking Trails in Óbidos
Trails through hills, valleys and the Óbidos Lagoon to discover the municipality on foot.
Óbidos Events Guide
The village’s annual programme, from the Chocolate Festival to the Medieval Market and the Christmas Village.
Heritage, culture and flavours
The castle, churches, museums and local shops of the Village of the Queens.
Óbidos Castle
From the Romans to the House of the Queens and Portugal’s first state inn in a historic building.
Óbidos Religious Heritage
Churches, chapels and the sanctuary that hold the treasures of the village.
Art and Culture in Óbidos
Museums and galleries, from Josefa de Óbidos and André Reinoso to contemporary art.
An Organic Market in the Village
On Rua Direita, an organic produce shop that is also a bookshop.
Want to get to know the village up close?
Book a guided tour and discover the stories, secrets and flavours of Óbidos with people who know the village like no one else.
Discover Óbidos on the Map
Heritage, museums, galleries, local shops and nature, all on one map. Filter by category and explore the village.
Frequently asked questions
Quick tips to plan your route.
How long do I need to visit Óbidos?
Half a day is enough to walk the walls and the historic centre. A full day lets you also visit the museums and churches, and do one of the walking trails in the municipality.
Where should I start my visit?
Enter through the Porta da Vila, walk up Rua Direita to the castle and come back along the parallel streets and the walls. Our guide The Narrow Streets of Óbidos shows the corners not to miss.
Are the museums in Óbidos free?
Many of the village’s museums and monuments can be visited for free. See Art and Culture in Óbidos and check opening hours before your visit.
Are there guided tours in Óbidos?
Yes. On the Óbidos: Medieval Tales & Secret Spots tour, a local guide tells the stories of the queens, kings and legends of the village.
Keep exploring Óbidos
More guides from the GoÓbidos team.