Private tour to Maritime Fortifications in Cascais

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Fortress Sao Jorge dos Oitavos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Clean and Safe — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit and learn about the Maritime Fortifications of Cascais, from Forte do Guincho to Citadel, with dedicated visit to Forte de São Jorge, Santa Marta Museum and Citadel. The defense line against foreign invasions and pirates was consolidated in the XVII century, after recovery of independence of Philippines' rules.

There will be dedicated visit to:

Forte São Jorge dos Oitavos, open to public as historical museum explaining the defense line.
Forte and Farol de Santa Marta, open to public as historical museum explaining the lighthouse.
Cidadela de Cascais

Stop will be done for short lunch or coffee (not included in price) in Casa da Guia, over the Atlantic ocean.

During the experience, historical and defense strategy information will be provided.

The tour will take around 5 hours and it includes the necessaries stops.

Monument fees are included.

The pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra Lisbon or Oeiras.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Pipefly

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Local guide
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra, Lisbon or Oeiras
Included: Driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Not included

Not included: Lunch or coffee

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Stop for visiting the fortress exterior
Guincho Beach

Passing by

Along Guincho coast there is the defensive line back from XVII century
Stop 3

45 min Admission included

Stop for visiting the fortress and the museum
Casa da Guia

one hour Admission not included

Stop for lunch
Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

45 min Admission included

Stop for visiting the Lighthouse and Museum
Cidadela De Cascais

30 min

Stop for visiting the Citadel