Susana was awesome. Her passion for her job shows in all that she does. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly is a master of her trade! The caves were spectacular and Nazare and Obidos are gems!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Admission ticket to Mira Daire Natural Caves
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Visit Mira de Aire Caves, the biggest in Portugal, discovered in 1947, one of the 7 natural wonders in Portugal.
Visit Praia da Nazaré, one of the biggest beaches in Portugal with time to have lunch near the sea.
Visit Sitio, the higgest place in Nazaré, where we can have a splendid view of Nazaré City and the beach. Appreciate the local commerce.
See the beach where are formed the biggest waves in the World. We can see some adventurous surfers from there.
Visit Óbidos, the most well preserved medieval town in the country. Appreciate the beautiful roads and environment. Taste a special liquor from this town, Ginginha de Óbidos, served in a glass of chocolate.
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Reviews
Day 3 with Susana! My friend and I went on 2 other tours with Susana and had the best time. I decided to book a solo trip with Susana and they were so accommodating in letting me choose the cities to visit. Highly recommend!
I had the most amazing tour with Susana. It was well worth the cost and the perfect amount of time for each place. The cave is remarkable and something I will never forget! Nazaré was a beautiful beach town with amazing views and surf history. Obidos was a quaint medieval town with lots of charm and history. But truly this experience was unforgettable because of my guide, Susana. She was so kind and knowledgeable. I advised her I get car sick and she made sure to drive slow on turns, check in with me and offer breaks/dramamine. I’m so grateful she was the one to share these parts of Portugal with me.
Incredible day with 3 unique Portugal experiences and the most amazing guide. The cave left me speechless—something I will never forget! Nazaré has a quaint beach town with amazing views. I enjoyed the surf museum and imagining the huge winter waves that surfers around the world will ride! And Óbidos was a cute medieval town with lots of charm. Susana was so kind and knowledgeable. I tend to get carsick so she made sure to take turns slow and check in with me. I felt so lucky to have her as my guide. I can’t stress enough how much she made this tour unforgettable and comfortable for me. What a lovely lovely human!
Susana was absolutely amazing! Our private tour of the Mira de Aire Caves, Nazaré, and Óbidos was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. She was warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. Susana shared so much interesting information, gave us plenty of time to enjoy each destination, and never made us feel rushed. Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience felt very personal and special. We highly recommend Susana to anyone visiting Portugal—you will have a wonderful and unforgettable day with her! Definitely the best tour guide we ever had! She is friendly, knowledgeable, and amazing! I learned so much!!
Susana was absolutely amazing! Our private tour of the Mira de Aire Caves, Nazaré, and Óbidos was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. She was warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. Susana shared so much interesting information, gave us plenty of time to enjoy each destination, and never made us feel rushed. Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience felt very personal and special. We highly recommend Susana to anyone visiting Portugal—you will have a wonderful and unforgettable day with Her. She truly is an amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable person!! This was the best tour I ever had!!
We had a fantastic excursion with Susanna visiting the Mira de Aire Caves, Nazaré, and Óbidos. Susanna was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and beauty of Portugal. The Mira de Aire Caves were breathtaking, with incredible rock formations and fascinating underground chambers. Nazaré was stunning, with beautiful ocean views and a charming coastal atmosphere. Óbidos was like stepping back in time, with its medieval walls, cobblestone streets, and picturesque shops. Susanna made the entire day enjoyable and stress-free. She shared interesting stories, answered all of our questions, and ensured everyone had a wonderful experience. Her enthusiasm and expertise truly enhanced each stop along the way. This excursion was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal, and we highly recommend Susanna to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience exploring some of Portugal’s most beautiful destinations! 🇵🇹❤️ Kim & Family
We had such an amazing time with Vasco! He was very knowledgeable about all things Portugal, and gave us many great recommendations and advice for the rest of our trip. Our food in Nazare was delicious, and the views everywhere incredible!
Susana did an excellent job guiding us through the day, moving smoothly between the Mira de Aire Caves, Nazaré, and Óbidos while giving us helpful background on each stop along with a concise but informative history of Portugal. We especially appreciated her clear communication and deep knowledge of the country. The tour offered a wonderful mix of natural beauty, coastal drama, and historic charm, and it let us experience in one day what would have been very difficult to manage on our own. We were extremely pleased with our decision to take the tour.
Nuno was the perfect host, very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and very attentive to our needs. He made the tour memorable and we would highly recommend him as your guide. Thank you Nuno!
Bernardo was awesome explaining every minute detail and the trip was totally worth it
Miguel picked us up promptly. We went to the caves, which were really deep and elaborate. Lots of steps down but a nice elevator up. Really amazing story of how they were found and continue to be explored and expanded. Tour of the caves was in Portuguese but Miguel gave an excellent interpretation and explanation. Next, rather than go to Nazaré, we went to the monastery of Alcobaca, a really lovely monument with an attached church where Ines Decastro and king Pedro were buried. We heard about their doomed and tragic love story and had a terrific lunch followed by award winning pastries at a local shop. Followed by a visit to the medieval town of Obidos for Gimbre liqueur and shopping.
Bernardo was a wonderful guide. He was courteous, friendly, and spoke clear English. We really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend the tour. The stops were sights to see!
I’ve visited a lot of caves but this one was spectacular not only because of its size but also the stories of its discovery and development. Excellent!! Obidos is a cute walled city but mostly for folks who love shopping.
We started our tour in the charming town of Óbidos, wandering through its beautiful streets and wall and soaking in the magical atmosphere. From there, we continued to Nazaré, where we were amazed by the breathtaking views and the town’s unique charm. We ended the day at the incredible stalactite caves, which were simply unforgettable. Throughout the trip, Susana was an exceptional guide: kind, attentive, and full of fascinating knowledge. She explained everything perfectly and shared so many interesting details beyond the basics. I highly recommend her and her company’s services, truly a five-star experience from start to finish!
Susana was such a wonderful tourist. We did the “Caves and Waves” tour. She was so knowledgeable and helped us every step of the way. She was flexible in adding another attraction that I had on my list in Nazare. She booked us a sea view lunch at a beautiful restaurant. This tour was very worth it! She recommended dinner with Fado that evening and we checked that out!
We had an amazing day with Nuno (from Van GO tourism) as our guide. We could not have asked for a more perfect experience. The visit to the caves was awe-inspiring. Nuno translated the guide's narration, and took beautiful photos for us. In Nazare, Nuno selected the perfect restaurant, and we had a delicious, authentic Portuguese meal! Spending time with Nuno was like being with a family member. He provided us with a running commentary in Obidos, and even treated us to cherry liqueur shots in chocolate cups. We are so grateful to Nuno and Van GO tourism for this wonderful day!
We booked the Mira de Aire Caves, Nazaré and Óbidos – All Included Private Tour and had the best experience with our guide, Nuno Moura. The tour itself was amazing, walking through Portugal’s largest caves was unforgettable, lunch in Nazaré was authentic and delicious (thanks to Nuno’s thoughtful reservation), and the views from O Sítio and Praia do Norte were stunning. We ended the day strolling the medieval streets of Óbidos, where Nuno even treated us to cherry liqueur shots in chocolate cups—such a kind and memorable gesture. What made the day truly special, though, was Nuno himself. He’s knowledgeable, engaging, and went out of his way to make the experience comfortable and fun, even for our spirited 5- and 7-year-olds. His warmth, hospitality, and attention to detail made this one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
We booked the Mira de Aire Caves, Nazaré and Óbidos – All Included Private Tour and had the best experience with our guide, Nuno Moura. The tour itself was amazing, walking through Portugal’s largest caves was unforgettable, lunch in Nazaré was authentic and delicious (thanks to Nuno’s thoughtful reservation), and the views from O Sítio and Praia do Norte were stunning. We ended the day strolling the medieval streets of Óbidos, where Nuno even treated us to cherry liqueur shots in chocolate cups—such a kind and memorable gesture. What made the day truly special, though, was Nuno himself. He’s knowledgeable, engaging, and went out of his way to make the experience comfortable and fun, even for our spirited 5- and 7-year-olds. His warmth, hospitality, and attention to detail made this one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
Amazing , amazing , amazing that’s all I have to say about this private tour we had. Susana our tour guide was very imformative and answered ALL our questions. We loved our experience and we loved her! 100% recommend booking with her!
Miguel was the best tour guide we have ever had. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. We recommend him highly! He is an excellent driver, reliable and on time.
This was a perfect opportunity to explore areas that we would otherwise not have seen on our trip to Portugal. It was a perfect blend of activities without feeling rushed. Joao was a great guide, providing helpful insights along the way. We would absolutely recommend this experience to everyone.
Miguel was amazing! The drive was very comfortable and we got to see so many cool things in a single day. Everyone in my family had a different favorite part of the day so the tour caters to all types whether you are a shopper, nature lover or history buff. Would highly recommend!
Excellent tour a true value. It was beautiful, and comprehensive, our guide Nuno is an expert. He knows how to pace things, and reads his guests very well. He was always concerned for our enjoyment, comfort and safety. His knowledge of the sites along with trivia is unsurpassed. It was very easy to befriend him and treat each other like family.
Susana and Francisco were the best tour guides you could ask for. They were both so knowledgeable and so friendly to our family. They made sure we were comfortable and recommended great restaurants while in Nazare. The entire family loved the tour. Definitely ask for these two tour guides. Would recommend to all!
This tour exceeded all of our expectations. Our guide, Susana, was brilliant! She explained so much about Portugal’s history and culture - we learned so much while taking in the beautiful sites and experiences. We had the added bonus of a second guide, JP, joining us and he was also lovely. My family loved this trip so much that we will definitely be returning to Portugal and booking another excursion with Van Go Tourism. Thank you Susana and JP!
Miguel was an excellent guide. We loved the history he shared throughout. We highly recommend having this type of smaller tour. The pace is much better.
Unforgettable day. Miguel was great! I’m writing more because there is a silly requirement to use 100 characters.
We were picked up from our hotel by our lovely tour guide - Simone. She had a clean and comfortable vehicle for all of my family. She even had bottles of water for everyone. She was knowledgeable, patient and accommodating. It was a very enjoyable day considering it was quite long but everyone have a great time. The cave that we visited was amazing! Make sure you’re dressed appropriately. Don’t wear anything too long. It’s a bit wet in certain areas and I wore a white skirt and it was really dirty on the hem at the end of the visit but it was all worth it. It’s a bit of a trek to go down but it had rails for us to use for safety. The next place was Fátima. It is worth the visit for those who have catholic faith. The next one was a lovely lunch in Nazaré where we had a reallly good octopus dish at the Pangea . They are well known for it. We were disappointed that there was no big waves that day but the view was still beautiful. So it’s still worth the trip to go there. Another place that we visited is obidos. What a lovely place! Would love to have spent a day in that place alone. Overall, it was a great experience! Simone was an amazing tour guide.
We had a completely wonderful day with Miguel! We loved the private van and his English commentary throughout the day was the best. All 4 planned stops were lots of fun and he let us stop as long as we wanted and was wonderfully flexible with everything. I cannot recommend this tour strongly enough and they earned all 5 stars.
Miguel was the best guide ever. We really enjoyed his vast knowledge of Portugal and his great demeanor. Thank you again for a superb tour.
This private tour was a fantastic combination of God's created beauty in the caves and the beach of Nazare, the spiritual power of Fatima and the history and preserved city of Obidos. Doing it as a private tour allowed us to spend the time where we preferred, which was great. The caves were amazing! The largest, best presented and navigated natural caves we have ever seen. It's unbelievable to hear the stories of the first explorers and to walk through the beautiful formations. Fatima is inspiring. Nazare's waves and beach was beautiful. Obidos is somewhere you can wander and enjoy for hours. Our guide Miguel was exceptional and made the day tremendously enjoyable. He got us to each location with comfort and efficiency, despite some traffic and road closures. His knowledge of history brought all the sights we saw to life. His overall knowledge of history and Portugal kept the ride interesting and it passed quickly even though the day was long. Highly recommend this tour with this. company.
Caves were amazing. Seashore was beautiful with perfect weather. Fátima was extra special learning the history of this site.
We had an incredible experience with our guide Joao. He was knowledgeable, relaxed and ensured we learned a lot while having fun. He seemed to know a bit of everything and really enhanced our trip overall. He was also very timely, kept to the schedule but also wasn’t rushing while we went to four different places in one day. Thanks Joao!
Amazing tour! We had a great time with our guide Miguel, who was very friendly and knew so much history about Portugal and the places we visited that the car rides flew by. At his recommendation, we flipped the day to start in óbidas and end at the caves, which was perfect since we could explore óbidas without a large crowd and end the day in a cool cave. From óbidas, we went to nazaré and had lunch there, then onto fátima. Highly recommend this tour, which is a great way to see other locations near Lisbon that are longer to get to by train. Thanks!
Simone was an outstanding tour guide! Her extensive knowledge about all the places we visited truly enriched our experience. Her passion for Portugal shone through in every story and detail she shared. We highly recommend this tour, and Simone is undoubtedly one of the best tour guides we have ever had!
The history was amazing. My favorite part was Nazaré. I looked forward to this part of the trip So much and was amazed at the views, people and food. Highly recommend
If you’re considering this tour – don’t hesitate, book it now! The locations were amazing and our fantastic guide, Susana, truly made the experience unforgettable. Nazaré and Óbidos were our favorite spots. Óbidos was a great place to pick up some unique and lovely gifts to take home from Portugal. What made the tour especially enjoyable was Susana’s fun, down-to-earth personality. It was clear that she is well-loved and respected. Everywhere we went, people greeted her with warm smiles and hugs, highlighting just how genuine and likable she is. She also has very impressive knowledge of the history and interesting facts and stories about each site. It's rare to find someone who not only knows their stuff but also makes you feel like you're being shown around by a friend. I can't recommend this tour and Susana, in particular, enough. You're guaranteed to have a great time and leave with wonderful memories and stunning photos!
Miguel was awesome! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful day exploring these beautiful places!
The tour was genuinely the best tour I have been on, and I have been traveling and doing tours for the past four months. The guides were amazing, the locations were amazing, and overall I had such an exceptional experience. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Lisbon.
All the destinations were really interesting and Nuno always had something interesting to say Really nice tour with our teens who also enjoyed a lot this nice journey
It was a great day start to finish! Exploration -Adventure-Spirituality-FUN-and educational! Suzanha was a wealth of information of her beloved Portugal. We absolutely loved it❣️ Book this trip and say Hello to Suzanha from us… Diane Mike Paul Deb Yarb and Lu
We had the most magical day with Susannah! She is so incredibly kind and informative. She was wonderful to tailor the day to what our interests were. I would book another tour with her in the future. Loved our experience!!!
Best trip experience I’ve had 🤩 their tour guide is highly experienced compared to the other tours I’ve went too.
Outstanding "very full" day trip for our group of five. Our guide Juan & driver Margarita were both very personable & provided expert commentary. Mira Caves - amazing. Fatima - intriguing history. Nazare - awe inspiring, even though waves were only 3-4 metres. Got a swim in at the south beach. Seafood lunch was best seafood ever! Obidos - very interesting ancient city. Thanks for an absolutely outstanding adventure!
We were so lucky to have Joao and Marguerita as our guide and driver. Their Englush was excellent and their knowledge was amazing. We had a wonderful day visiting the "caves", Fatima. Nazure and Obidos. We also enjoyed a beautiful lunch. We would definitely recommemd VanGo Tours
The caves were amazing, and the detailed description of Fatima was excellent. Our guide did a great job describing everything and gave us time to look around too
An excellent choice for a one day excursion! We were able to visit all these sites with Susana who was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and caring. She made our day truly enjoyable by allowing us to cater the trip to our likes which in our case was a little more free time to shop! At the end of the day we were amazed at all the wonderful sites we visited and all the information Susana provided at each stop. Susana was also a great photographer and knew exactly where to take the best pictures. She is also a great driver with a beautiful and spotless Mercedes Benz van for a comfortable and safe trip! Would do it again!
An absolute MUST. This tour covers some of the most stunning scenery and locations in the southern/coastal regions Portugal, all in one day. If you have more time, I'd recommend spending the day at the Beach - breathtaking! Our tour guide, Joao, was very knowledgeable, very relaxed, very friendly - highly recommend! We have two kids, ages 10 & 16, and they thoroughly enjoyed the day (though they slept most of the drive time, we were all exhausted from our previous travels prior to arriving in Lisbon). I feel like we learned a LOT and created some life-long memories! Oh, and the vehicle utilized EXTREMELY clean, comfortable and he drove perfectly. It was an excellent experience. The one negative was our lunch, though that was partly our fault. We ate at a restaurant with reasonable pricing, and ordered a fish for my husband and I to share - the price wasn't listed, but even the typically expensive fish (ahi tuna, for example) was reasonably priced.... When we received our bill, we were charged 84 € for essentially two filets of sea bass! And it wasn't even thoroughly cooked!! Our jaws dropped. Even hog fish, which is pricey back home due to the difficulty in catching it, wouldn't have been more than $30-40 for the portion we had. I was pretty upset - we would have ordered their seafood "boat," which brought lobsters, oysters, crab, etc. (It was huge and full of the most expensive seafood) which was only 82€) - something we didn't order because it was so expensive. I'm still bothered by this - but lesson learned. Be warned: ask, don't ASSUME.
Susana picked us up promptly at our hotel, greeted with a warm smile! The vehicle was very clean, comfortable and spacious enough for 4 of us. She provided bottled water for our trip. Susana was full of great information and interesting tidbits, providing detailed information prior to each stop. The Mira caves was our first stop. The caves were amazing! It can be a bit slippery and steep, wear good shoes! Our second stop, The Lady of Fatima, a must see. We then headed for lunch in Nazare, a beautiful seaside town. After lunch, she took us to the high point where you are able to view the biggest waves (unfortunately not the season, so no big waves for us). Last stop was Obidos, a very charming town! We wanted to do a little shopping and Susana accommodated us. Susana was such a wonderful guide and really made this tour experience amazing, she has so much knowledge. Also need to mention her driving is so skillful, the way she maneuvered through the tight streets and parking! If you book this tour, you need to request Susana!
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