Cascais Tour: Exploring Luxury and Historical Transformation in Lisbon's Prestigious Region

Discover the transformation of Cascais from a humble fishing village to a luxurious and prestigious destination in the Lisbon region. Explore its history and the reasons behind its popularity today.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Praia da Rainha - 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 - The fishing village, the citadel, the beach, the memories that still linger and the actual attractions

  • Palacio Seixas - Where we explain and…

What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Professional photographer guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Information

Cascais is a coastal town located 30 km west of Lisbon, known for its sunny, laid-back atmosphere, infused with a touch of hedonism and sophistication. Could it be described as “hippie chic”?
Visitors can enjoy the beach for half the year, and engage in activities like running, biking, or surfing throughout the year. Alternatively, they can indulge in a…

Location
Estação de Cascais
Cascais train terminal I'll be waiting outside the main entrance of the train station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jaybq183wv
Jun 5, 2025
A master class about Cascais - Outstanding, informational tour! Luis showed us all the key sights in Cascais, but more importantly, explained WHY they were important. The history, politics, economics, architecture, and art of this area are fascinating, and Luis patiently explained it all. It's like a master class in all things Cascais. Easy walk too! Highly recommended for people who want to learn, not just see.
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Weitzman
May 16, 2025
Highly recommend - What a charming stroll through Cascais with a warm and knowledgeable guide. My teenage daughter was also very pleased afterwards. Highly recommend.
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Judithmt413wo
Apr 28, 2025
Great tour - Organising the tour was easy and spotting Louis was no problem at all. His English was excellent . We felt we had just the right amount of information throughout the tour. The cafe and restaurant recommendations were a real bonus and very helpful. Highly recommend!
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Michelle_m
Feb 25, 2025
Walking tour of Cascais - Our guide, Louis, was punctual, polite and very informative. Prior to our tour, he sent a message to confirm the time, date and information to identify himself. We booked this tour to provide ourselves with a lay of the land and to learn some interesting facts. If you enjoy history, Louis would be ideal as he recounted many historical stories about Cascais in great depth. Our walking tour was well paced and not challenging as Louis allowed many stops to discuss the sites. Upon our departure, Louis shared information on some restaurants, other areas to visit and he also sent us a follow up email with more information. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Odyssey49264183628
Feb 25, 2025
Highly recommended! - A very enjoyable and informative experience. Luis brought the history and culture of Cascais to life with anecdotes, photographs and illustrations. A wonderful journey in time. Highly recommended.
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Ronnieshuster
Jan 13, 2025
Cascais thru new eyes - The history, the culture, the views! Luis makes you feel completely immersed. We are so lucky to have had such an amazing guide help us explore and learn!
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Fearless52600063764
Jan 11, 2025
Walking Tour of Cascais on Dec 23rd - Luis was great! We had just flown in but we were eager to see our surroundings for the next few days. He met us right outside the train station and walked us around and shared the history of the area. Such a beautiful area, especially since it was the day before Christmas Eve. Our kids were too tired to join us but I was sad that they did not come with us, they would have really enjoyed the walking tour too. We would absolutely go on another tour with Luis!
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John
Dec 16, 2024
Great walking tour, do not miss out - Fellow travelers. Are you looking for a knowledgeable, articulate, and accommodating guide? One who lives Portugal, speaks Portuguese, English and French? Someone with knowledge and who cares about his country and people? This is your guide. Luis was exceptional. Great pre tour communication. Easy to locate on the day of the tour. He offered amazing historical information. You will not be disappointed.
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Asfripp
Jul 18, 2025
Good fun - Very friendly hosts, good to see the Bay from the sea. Drinks and peanuts included, can get quite cool so think about taking extra clothes
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Bobks8640jg
Jun 2, 2025
Interesting walk through the history of Cascais. - Luis gave us a thorough and enlightening look into the history of Cascais. We especially liked the stories behind the architecture and the different individuals who helped shape the city. It was a particularly hot day and he didn't always help us find shade for some of the longer stories, hence 4 stars instead of 5. Luis was very knowledgeable and encourage an interactive tour.
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From $24
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).