Passos do CalvárioÓbidos AqueductCruzeiro da MemóriaCapela de São Vicente dos GafosCastelo de Óbidos e todo o conjunto urbano da vilaMiradouro do Jogo da BolaPelourinho de ÓbidosIgreja de Santa Maria de ÓbidosChafariz do PoçoChafariz da BiquinhaSinagoga de ÓbidosCastle of ÓbidosIgreja Paroquial de SantiagoCapela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
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ÓBIDOS: Journey Through Time - A Medieval Marvel

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An audio guided tour by Jenny Multilingual, The History Buff

Welcome to Óbidos! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 14 stops on a route of 2.18km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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Tour Sights 📸

Passos do Calvário

Passos do CalvárioSight

A Baroque oratory with an upper balcony, once used for public announcements, featuring ornate blue and white azulejo tiles depicting the Passion of Christ and Virgin Mary, patron saint of Óbidos.

Óbidos Aqueduct

Óbidos AqueductSight

A 16th-century aqueduct built at the orders of Catherine of Austria around 1570, classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1962.

Cruzeiro da Memória

Cruzeiro da MemóriaSight

A wayside cross porch with Manueline architecture, featuring a cross with figures of the Pietà and crucified Christ, surrounded by a quadrangular construction with openings, iron railings, and an octagonal pyramid roof.

Capela de São Vicente dos Gafos

Capela de São Vicente dos GafosSight

A 14th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Vincent, built as part of a leper colony founded by Queen Saint Isabel, featuring ribbed vaults, Gothic arches, and Renaissance-style altarpieces.

Castelo de Óbidos e todo o conjunto urbano da vila

Castelo de Óbidos e todo o conjunto urbano da vilaSight

A UNESCO-protected Old Town, the Castle of Óbidos and its urban complex are a national monument in Portugal, with a mixture of architectural styles and a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.

Miradouro do Jogo da Bola

Miradouro do Jogo da BolaSight

A scenic viewpoint, the Miradouro do Jogo da Bola offers a panoramic view of the town from one side of the wall and stunning sunsets from the other.

Pelourinho de Óbidos

Pelourinho de ÓbidosSight

A cylindrical limestone structure, classified as a National Monument since 1910, served as a point of justice application in the Middle Ages.

Igreja de Santa Maria de Óbidos

Igreja de Santa Maria de ÓbidosSight

A cultural heritage monument, the Igreja de Santa Maria de Óbidos features Manueline, Renaissance, Mannerist, and Baroque elements, reflecting architectural styles from successive periods.

Chafariz do Poço

Chafariz do PoçoSight

A Baroque fountain built by Queen Maria I in 1792, featuring a curvy wall topped with ornate weapons, a simple spout (currently non-operational), and a tank with straight and curved lines, flanked by two pillars.

Chafariz da Biquinha

Chafariz da BiquinhaSight

A Baroque-style fountain, dating back to 1856, features two symmetrical bodies separated by a pilaster, a U-shaped tank, and a drinking fountain, along with a central pediment adorned with royal arms.

Sinagoga de Óbidos

Sinagoga de ÓbidosSight

A historic building, allegedly the former synagogue, features Gothic doors and windows, albeit 20th-century additions. Its original purpose was for Jews to meet and "pray in Hebrew" in the Jewish Quarter, erected between the 14th and 15th centuries.

Castle of Óbidos

Castle of ÓbidosSight

The Castle of Óbidos is a historic fortress with Roman and medieval roots, featuring fortified walls, towers, and a complex history of occupation, siege, and restoration from Roman times to the 19th century.

Igreja Paroquial de Santiago

Igreja Paroquial de SantiagoSight

A 12th-century church built by King Sancho I in 1186, rebuilt after earthquakes in 1531 and 1755, and now housing a bookshop. The church has a single nave with two side chapels and a vaulted ceiling, featuring valuable paintings.

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Capela de Nossa Senhora do CarmoSight

A 14th-century chapel with Roman roots, initially dedicated to Jupiter, later consecrated as Nossa Senhora do Carmo after suffering severe damage in the 1755 earthquake and undergoing 20th-century restorations.

About this Tour ℹ

Stops
14
Walking time
27 min
Average Rating
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Language
🇺🇸 (en-US)
Distance
2.18km
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