Nazaré and Óbidos from Porto: Which Tour to Book?

How far is it from Porto?

The itinerary of the transfer offer lists, stage by stage: Porto to Aveiro about 50 minutes, Aveiro to Coimbra about 40 minutes, Coimbra to Fátima about 40 minutes, Fátima to Nazaré about 30 minutes, Nazaré to Óbidos about 30 minutes and Óbidos to Lisbon about 30 minutes. That makes a little over two and a half hours to Nazaré via these towns, visits excluded, and a more direct road is a little shorter. As a same-day round trip, you drive over five hours, which leaves little time on site. For a lighter day, see Fátima and Coimbra from Porto or Aveiro from Porto.

Nazaré: big waves and the town

Nazaré is known for its giant waves at Praia do Norte. The season generally starts in October and peaks from November to February, sometimes into March, when Atlantic storms send the swell. The very big waves are forecast only a few days ahead: do not plan the whole day around them. The safest viewpoint is the São Miguel Arcanjo fort, with its lighthouse, overlooking the beach. Keep away from the water: the shoreline is dangerous in big swells. Outside the season, the town remains a seaside stop.

Óbidos: the walled village

Óbidos is a medieval village surrounded by walls, known for its ginja liqueur, which several tours offer as a tasting. It can be visited in one to two hours. Tours from Lisbon combine it with Nazaré; from Porto it fits naturally on the road to Lisbon.

The offers in detail

The transfer with stops from $202 is a one-way Porto to Lisbon trip, with a private driver and vehicle. Stops are chosen from Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Tomar, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha and Óbidos; they are optional and some may cost extra according to the listing. The transfer with up to 4 stops is of the same type, with a driver-guide speaking several languages including French according to the listing. In both cases the price is for a private group, not per person: divide by the number of travellers.

These are not group tours: you end in Lisbon with your luggage. To compare the train, bus and tours between the two cities, read Lisbon from Porto.

Which offer to choose

• You are heading to Lisbon next: the transfer with stops at Nazaré and Óbidos.
• You return to Porto in the evening: a rental car, leaving early and limiting stops.
• You want to see big waves: come from October to February, check the swell forecasts, and spend a night on site if possible.
• You want less driving: replace Nazaré with Aveiro or Coimbra.

Pitfalls

• "Per group" prices. A private transfer costs more per person solo than with four.
• Stops. In the offer from $202 they are optional and sometimes paid: read the listing.
• Waves. A day without swell does not look like the videos; the sea can be calm.
• Fatigue. A road day of over five hours is heavy with young children.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Porto to Nazaré?

According to the itinerary of a transfer offer, a little over 2 h 30 via Aveiro, Coimbra and Fátima, visits excluded. A direct road is a little shorter. Indicative durations.

When can you see the big waves?

Generally from October to February or March, after Atlantic storms. They are announced only a few days ahead.

Is there a group tour to Nazaré and Óbidos from Porto?

Not on GetYourGuide according to our October 2026 search: group tours leave from Lisbon.

Can you reach Nazaré by train?

We could not verify a direct link from Porto: compare bus and train timetables on the operators' sites.