Tomar and Óbidos Tour from Lisbon, 3 UNESCO Sites in One Day

Templar strongholds, Gothic abbeys and a cherry liqueur at the walls

Walk through the Charola at the Convent of Christ, wander the Gothic monastery of Batalha, and see the tombs of Pedro and Inês at Alcobaça before tasting ginjinha inside the walls of medieval Óbidos. It is a day tour from Lisbon that covers three UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

Options for this experience

2 options

From € 99 to € 149 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Small Group 08:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Up to 30 people The experience is shared, and the meeting point is at the Hard Rock Cafe in Lisbon.

Tour privada 08:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Up to 16 people The private tour offers an exclusive experience for your group, with hotel pickup and drop-off and full attention from the guide, in a Mercedes Vito. Pickup is included.

None of these options right for you? See 12 alternatives ›

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit UNESCO sites and Óbidos village

• Travel from Lisbon to Tomar
• Visit Convent of Christ in Tomar
• Visit Batalha Monastery
• Visit Alcobaça Monastery and historic center
• Visit Church of Santa Maria and Óbidos Castle
• Explore Óbidos medieval walls
• Taste Ginjinha cherry liqueur in Óbidos
• Travel back to Lisbon

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Lisbon 1h
2. Convento de Cristo Entry included 2h
3. Batalha Monastery Entry included 2h
4. Alcobaca 2h
5. Obidos 1h
6. Lisbon 1h

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• WiFi on board.
• A guide walking you through the monuments.
• Climate-controlled ride.

Times

Looking for another day or time? ›

• Every day 08:30

Information

Visit Tomar's Convent of Christ, Batalha, Alcobaça and medieval Óbidos in one day, then sip cherry ginjinha inside the village walls.

Group Up to 50 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 580 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to the start time

Ages Adult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Not recommended with back problems

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

Traveler reviews

4.84 ★★★★★ Exceptional 44 verified traveler reviews 95% rated it 5 stars

5 ★ 42

4 ★ 0

3 ★ 0

2 ★ 1

1 ★ 1

Read all the reviews ›

The experience

The day begins in Tomar at the Convent of Christ, once the headquarters of the Templars in Portugal. Inside, you walk through the Charola, a circular oratory richly decorated, then the Main Cloister and the Manueline Window, one of the most striking in the country. Gothic, Renaissance, Manueline and Baroque elements sit side by side here, and the building carries centuries of history in its stone.

Batalha comes next. Its Gothic monastery was raised to celebrate the Portuguese victory at Aljubarrota in 1385, and you move from the church to the cloisters, the Founder's Chapel and the Unfinished Chapels. Stained glass catches the light, and you stop at the tomb of Infante D. Henrique, the Navigator. At Alcobaça, founded in 1153 as a Cistercian monastery, the great church holds the tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro, and the cloisters, refectory, monumental kitchen and monks' hall show Cistercian Gothic at its most complete.

A stroll through Alcobaça's historic centre follows, with Praça 25 de Abril, lined with shops and cafés, offering a fine view of the monastery. If time allows, you can try conventual sweets such as trouxas de ovos or cornucópios. In Óbidos, the Church of Santa Maria sits at the heart of the village, its azulejos and Renaissance architecture a fitting prelude to the castle and the walls, which give wide views over the countryside. The tasting comes last, with ginjinha, the cherry liqueur served in little chocolate cups at a local tasca.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 580 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do you go inside the Convent of Christ in Tomar?

Yes, the visit goes inside the monument and is covered by the entry included in the tour. You explore the Charola, the Main Cloister and the Manueline Window.

Can I see the tombs of Pedro and Inês at Alcobaça?

Yes, the tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro are inside the great church of Alcobaça Monastery, one of the stops on the visit.

Is there time to walk around Alcobaça town?

Yes, after the monastery you stroll through the historic centre, including Praça 25 de Abril, lined with shops and cafés.

What is there to see in Óbidos besides the walls?

The Church of Santa Maria, at the heart of the village, is visited first, with its Renaissance architecture and azulejos. Then you head to the castle and walls.

Do you get to taste ginjinha in Óbidos?

Yes, the visit includes a stop at one of the local tascas to taste Óbidos ginjinha, traditionally served in chocolate cups.

Can I try local sweets in Alcobaça?

Yes, if time allows, you try conventual sweets like trouxas de ovos or cornucópios, traditional pastries of the region.

Operated by The Guru Guide. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated today