Aqueduto de Óbidos Audio Guides
Enjoy self-guided audio tours with included attraction tickets in one appInstant access
Open your tour from the link we send. No app required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen in your browser or download the tour in the app.
Top sights near Aqueduto de Óbidos

Do you think Óbidos is just a charming medieval village? You've only been told half the story. For 700 years, this walled town was the wedding gift from the Kings to their Queens. They called it the Vila das Rainhas - the Town of Queens. But it wasn't a gift of love. It was a golden prison, a laboratory of power where what was forbidden in Lisbon was practiced. On this immersive 10-stop audiotour, you will cross the Porta da Vila and enter the other side of history. You will discover: The alchemical code hidden in the blue-tiled chapel of Porta da Vila Why the Queen's aqueduct cured madness and was watched by the Inquisition The story of the feiticeiras of Óbidos, the healer women burned at the Pelourinho pillory The secret vanitas message that the painter Josefa de Óbidos left in the Igreja de Santa Maria The triangular castle and its connection to the Knights Templar The legend of the Moura Encantada who still guards a treasure beneath the walls The hexagonal sanctuary, a Christianized pagan temple with the Seal of Solomon This is not a history tour. It's an investigation into female power, alchemy, and the secrets that the stones still keep.

Dive into the storybook realm of Óbidos, a picturesque village where ancient tales are etched into cobblestone roads and whispered by the walls of time-honored structures. This in-app audio tour is curated for the curious soul seeking to unearth the secrets of medieval Portugal, from its majestic castles to the daily lives of past inhabitants. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, this journey is a solo adventure through the heart of a bygone era. Starting at the Main Gate, this tour promises a full immersion into the village's heritage, winding from the organic vibrancy of Mercado Biológico to the serene whispers of the Jewish Quarter, and concluding at the Porta do Vale, the town's eastern gate. Along the route, discover hidden corners, the majesty of Óbidos Castle, and the enduring legacy of the Church of Saint Mary. Throughout the tour, engage with the local atmosphere, sample the renowned ginja liqueur, and feel the essence of medieval life that still breathes within Óbidos' walls. Among the most memorable experiences will be the stunning views from the castle walls and the rich narratives that each site offers, bringing the medieval world to life at your own pace.

¿Crees que Óbidos es solo un pueblo medieval con encanto? Te han contado solo la mitad. Durante 700 años, esta villa amurallada fue el regalo de boda de los Reyes a sus Reinas. La llamaban la Vila das Rainhas. Pero no era un regalo de amor. Era una prisión dorada, un laboratorio de poder donde se practicaba lo que estaba prohibido en Lisboa. En este audiotour inmersivo de 10 paradas, cruzarás la Porta da Vila y entrarás en el otro lado de la historia. Descubrirás: El código alquímico escondido en la capilla de azulejos de la Porta da Vila Por qué el acueducto de la Reina curaba la locura y era vigilado por la Inquisición La historia de las feiticeiras de Óbidos, las curanderas quemadas en el Pelourinho El mensaje secreto de vanitas que la pintora Josefa de Óbidos dejó en la Igreja de Santa Maria El castillo de planta triangular y su conexión con los Caballeros Templarios La leyenda de la Moura Encantada que aún guarda un tesoro bajo las murallas El Santuario hexagonal, un templo pagano cristianizado con el Sello de Salomón No es un tour de historia. Es una investigación sobre poder femenino, alquimia y secretos que la piedra aún guarda.
Attractions in Óbidos
Cities in Portugal
About Aqueduto de Óbidos
Address
N114, 9Open in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Best time to visit
Crowd level
Directions
The Aqueduto de Óbidos was commissioned in 1573 by Queen Catherine of Austria, wife of King João III, to carry water from nearby Usseira to Óbidos. Stretching roughly three kilometres, it was a practical investment in the town’s water supply—not a Roman-era structure, as visitors sometimes assume. Its long stone arches remain a striking sight outside the medieval centre, showing how sixteenth-century engineering shaped the surrounding landscape. The aqueduct survived the 1755 earthquake, a testament to its durable construction. Seen on the approach to town, it offers another perspective on Óbidos: beyond its castle and walls, this was a community that needed a reliable source of water.
Before you enter
- Allow time to see the aqueduct before walking into Óbidos’s medieval centre.
- Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to continue into town.
- Check the weather: this is an outdoor landmark with little shelter.
What to expect
- The aqueduct is a long historic structure, best appreciated from a little distance.
- The nearby parking area makes it an easy stop on arrival.
- Expect other visitors around the approach to the town, particularly later in the day.
During your visit
- Step back to take in the repeating arches in a single view.
- Watch for vehicles when moving around the parking area and roadside.
- Leave time for a photograph looking along the aqueduct’s length.
FAQ about Aqueduto de Óbidos
Aqueduto de Óbidos is located in Óbidos, surrounded by many other great sights.
These tours cover Aqueduto de Óbidos and other nearby highlights:
The most popular tours for Aqueduto de Óbidos are:
Explore Aqueduto de Óbidos at your own pace with these audio guides and self-guided tours:











