Cascais: Glamour and Decay by The Lisbon Coastline - Private Tour

4.9 (63 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Cascais Bay and the Maritime Heritage — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Praia da Rata, Cascais — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Cascais is a seaside town 30 km west of Lisbon with a sunny and relaxed climate, always combined with a certain hedonism and a hint of sophistication. Would you call it "hippie chic"?

You can go to the beach half of the year, run, bike or surf all year round. Or get involved in a gastronomic marathon eating grilled fish, caught right there in the sea, But you can simply take the train to enjoy an ice cream at Santini, one of the best delicacies in Cascais. That said, the capital of the Sun Coast is also a perfect place to do nothing all day… except to contemplate the sea while you exercise your right to see and be seen. All that glitter and glamour, it is also important to remember, were not always there, quite the opposite. 150 years ago, Cascais was an abandoned and ghost town, which by an extraordinary turn - almost like a magic trick - became a noble haven. The purpose of this tour is to shed some light on these amazing and still remarkable changes in the Portuguese Riviera.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese, English, French
Operated by: Lisbon Art & Soul

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Professional photographer guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Itinerary

Praia da Rainha

15 min

One of the most photogenic beaches in Cascais, the perfect place for an introduction on the town's incredible location and amazing story
Centro Historico de Cascais

15 min

The fishing village, the citadel, the beach, the memories that still linger and the actual attractions
Palacio Seixas

10 min

Where we explain and illustrate the incredible move of Cascais from a small fishing harbour to a glamorous Court Town
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz

15 min

We explore the citadel and it's historical landmarks, but also the contemporary art developments
Centro Cultural de Cascais

20 min

We explore The Sommer House and the Cultural Center of Cascais, the architecture, the stories and the recent revamping
Marina de Cascais

10 min

The fabulous legacy of the Count of Arnoso and the more recent story of the Marina that grew in the outskirts of his property
Casa de Santa Maria

15 min

Probably the most amazing house by the sea in the hole Cascais coast. The genius of architect Raul Lino explained.
Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

10 min

The Lighthouse is dramatic, but the recent revamping is no less amazing
Museu Condes de Castro de Guimaraes

15 min

A dream house somewhere between a castle and a manor house, mixing several languages, including Romanesque, Gothic, Manuelino, and Moorish Revival.
Marechal Carmona Park

15 min

A Romantic garden and the most popular green space in Cascais, where cocks, chicken and poultry are now free to roam.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cascais train terminal

I'll be waiting outside the main entrance of the train station.

End point

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 12 people per booking

Options

Cascais afternoon tour

3h-4h hour walking tour by the seaside of Cascais and Estoril
Cascais morning tour

3h-4h hour walking tour by the seaside of Cascais and Estoril