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Private tour - Coimbra University and Roman City of Conimbriga
At 200 km North of Lisbon, the city of Coimbra is full of history, home of one of the oldest...
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1 / 10Cascais Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
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About this activity
This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Cascais, Portugal. Rated 3.8/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €265 per person. The town of Cascais has been one of the most important harbours between Europe and the mighty atlantic ocean, as a safe haven that attracted Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs alike. During the Age of Discoveries, Cascais was the port from where caravels depart to Africa, Brasil, India and China. Learn about Luís de Camões and the “Lusíadas”, his 16th century epic about the Vasco da Gama’s discovery journey to India, about that epic journey itself and about Christopher Columbus, who first docked here after discovering the Americas. Learn the shakesperean true story of King Pedro I and his forbidden love with Inês de Castro. After World War I, and during WWII Cascais was a hotbed of espionage. Ian Fleming lived here as an undercover british agent and felt inspired in Cascais to write Casino Royal, introducing to the world the most famous spy of all times: James Bond. Follow us to get to know the most famous bay in Portugal like a local and get swept away by the charm of Cascais.
The town of Cascais has been one of the most important harbours between Europe and the mighty atlantic ocean, as a safe haven that attracted Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs alike. During the Age of Discoveries, Cascais was the port from where caravels depart to Africa, Brasil, India and China. Learn about Luís de Camões and the “Lusíadas”, his 16th century epic about the Vasco da Gama’s discovery journey to India, about that epic journey itself and about Christopher Columbus, who first docked here after discovering the Americas. Learn the shakesperean true story of King Pedro I and his forbidden love with Inês de Castro. After World War I, and during WWII Cascais was a hotbed of espionage. Ian Fleming lived here as an undercover british agent and felt inspired in Cascais to write Casino Royal, introducing to the world the most famous spy of all times: James Bond. Follow us to get to know the most famous bay in Portugal like a local and get swept away by the charm of Cascais.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 1 language.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Culture loversTravellers who prefer a private experience
Best time to visit
Cascais is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Cascais sell out.
Frequently asked questions
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€265
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