Portugal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Private Tour from Lisbon to Óbidos, Peniche, Baleal and Mafra

1 Day Round trip from Lisbon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Óbidos, the "Village of Queens," enclosed by remarkably preserved walls
02 Taste the famous cherry liqueur Ginginha during your time in Óbidos
03 Admire the unusual rock formations of Cabo Carvoeiro on the Peniche coast
04 Discover Baleal, a peninsula where land and ocean merge into one landscape
05 Visit the imposing church of the Mafra Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel north from Lisbon through the hilly landscapes of Portugal's west coast to discover Óbidos, the "Village of Queens," with its preserved walls and charming historic character. Continue to Peniche and Cabo Carvoeiro to admire striking coastal rock formations, then explore Baleal, where land and ocean meet on a peninsula stretching into the Atlantic. The day concludes in Mafra with a visit to the imposing church of the Mafra Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Baroque building in Portugal.

The day concludes in Mafra with a visit to the imposing church of the Mafra Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Baroque building in Portugal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Lisbon, Mafra, Óbidos, Peniche, Baleal Island

Languages English, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Óbidos, Peniche, Baleal and Mafra Discovery

Meet and greet your Portuguese tour guide/driver at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through the province of Extremadura to Óbidos, known as the "Village of Queens," entirely surrounded by walls and very well preserved.
Start an extensive orientation tour of Óbidos. Here, you will also be invited to taste the famous cherry liqueur Ginginha. Óbidos is located near the magnificent coastal scenery of Peniche.
See the unusual rock formations at Cabo Carvoeiro, which can be admired during a short photo stop.
Enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery as you continue to the fishing village of Baleal, a fusion of land and sea.
Stop to discover Baleal with your local guide.
Journey north through the hilly landscape of the west coast until Mafra. The Mafra Convent inspired several Portuguese writers, including José Saramago, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Visit the church of the imposing Mafra Convent, the largest Baroque building in Portugal.

Where this trip takes you

Óbidos walled village, Cabo Carvoeiro rock formations, Mafra Convent church

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Lisbon 5 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Official English-speaking Portuguese driver/guide
Visits to the monuments
Vehicle with air conditioning
Pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Amenities: 1 bottle of water per person, refreshing wipes, pocket tissues
All by-law required insurances, toll fees, fuel, and parking fees

Brand new Tesla Model Y 2024

Individual air conditioning, leather seats, tinted windows, USB charger, big luggage capacity, more legroom

CORONA UPDATE

Unlike taxis and minicab providers, my vehicles are used by a select few individuals. Therefore, I have time to disinfect and sterilise them between each job.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to monuments
Meals

Know before you go

Please bring your passport or ID. Old-age pensioners over 65 receive a reduction on entry fees in some museums and monuments.
It is recommended to have Euros for personal expenses such as a drink or a meal, since dollars are not accepted.
The average price of an optional meal is 25€ per person.
The amount of local payments depends on your personal expenses.
Major credit cards can be used, but American Express is not accepted everywhere.

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