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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Overview
This is not a traditional history tour. As a writer and storyteller, I bring wartime Estoril and royal Cascais to life through vivid stories, humour and carefully researched facts. Meet double agents, exiled royals, diplomats and refugees; discover how Ian Fleming found inspiration here; and see how a seaside resort became one of wartime Europe’s most intriguing crossroads. With no more than six guests, the experience remains personal, interactive and conversational.
What's included
Guided Walking tour led by a writer and storyteller
Traditional Bola de Berlim pastry and drinks at Pastelaria Garret
What to expect
25m
Enjoy a traditional Berliner (known in Portugal as a Bola de Berlim) while learning how refugees and foreign communities introduced new habits, ideas and cultural influences to the Portuguese coast during World War II.
1h
Discover the legendary Hotel Palácio, home to royalty, diplomats and wartime spies. Learn about how a real spy inspired Ian Fleming´s creation of the charcater James Bond and his first novel " Casino Royale" while exploring one of Portugal's most iconic luxury hotels.
Praia do Tamariz
36m
We ll walk along Tamariz Beach towards cascais, todiscover how a small fishing village evolved into one of Europe's most fashionable seaside destinations. Learn about the role of King Carlos I and the royal family in transforming Cascais into an elegant resort town.
20m
We ll visit two museum rooms todiscover the lifestyle of the Portuguese aristocracy, see the original plans for Estoril´s first Casino and learn more about the town´s famous guests
Maregrafo de Cascais - Cascais Tide Gauge
10m
We ll stop by the Cascais Tide Gauge, one of Europe´s oldest operating tide gauges, and learn how it helped monitor sea levels and support scientific research
20m
We ll end our tour at the former summer residence of Portugal´s last king, now transformed into an arr district with galleries, bookshops and cultural spaces
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Casino do Estoril gardens in front of the Statue of Fausto Figueiredo.
End point
We ll visit the citadel art district and we ll see the outside of the summer residence of the last king of Portugal
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
