Explore the charm and history of the medieval town of Óbidos with the Walkbox app — a top-rated and intuitive guide for discovering the city like a local, at your own pace, with no expiry date.
Content is available in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
Working fully offline, Walkbox brings the city to life through engaging stories, authentic insights, and natural-sounding audio guides that play automatically as you explore.
Before your activity, your tour curator will send you clear instructions, your access code, and useful tips, and will remain available for personalised WhatsApp support throughout your experience.
There is no time limit to complete your tour. Enjoy it whenever you like, in full or in parts, and revisit it as often as you wish. Once activated, it becomes part of your Walkbox Collection, with lifetime access and future updates included.
Covering a 2 km route, the tour is easy to follow and takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on your pace and the stops you choose to enjoy.
Your tour of Óbidos kicks off at the iconic Vila Gate, leading you down the vibrant Direita street, where whitewashed houses bloom with colourful flowers and quaint shops brim with local crafts. Make sure to stop by the unique Biological Bookshop and Market, a delightful blend of old books and organic grocery products.
As you stroll, Walkbox brings the village’s history to life with engaging stories and automatic audio descriptions, making your tour both fun and informative. The walk continues through charming alleys and historic gems, including the Old Market, Church of Santa Maria, and Church of Santiago, eventually guiding you to the majestic medieval castle. Here, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the old town and countryside. Your journey concludes with a peaceful return along the medieval wall and through quiet, narrow alleys back to your starting point.