Fortress Sao Jorge dos Oitavos
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Fortress of Guincho
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Oitavos Museum
Sta Marta Lighthouse
Cidadela de Cascais
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Private tour to Maritime Fortifications in Cascais

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Cascais, Portugal
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About this activity

This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Cascais, Portugal. Rated 4.3/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €180 per person. 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.<br/><br/>There will be dedicated visit to:<br/> • Forte São Jorge dos Oitavos, open to public as historical museum explaining the defense line. <br/> • Forte and Farol de Santa Marta, open to public as historical museum explaining the lighthouse. <br/> • Cidadela de Cascais <br/><br/>Stop will be done for short lunch or coffee (not included in price) in Casa da Guia, over the Atlantic ocean.<br/><br/>During the experience, historical and defense strategy information will be provided.<br/><br/>The tour will take around 5 hours and it includes the necessaries stops.<br/><br/>Monument fees are included.<br/><br/>The pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra Lisbon or Oeiras.

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.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 5 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 1 language.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Travellers 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.

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From
€180
per person