Private tour to Maritime Fortifications in Cascais

Cascais, Portugal
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Local guide
  • WiFi on board
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cascais, Sintra, Lisbon or Oeiras
  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Lunch or coffee

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Stop for visiting the fortress exterior
  2. Guincho Beach
    Pass by
    Along Guincho coast there is the defensive line back from XVII century
  3. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Stop for visiting the fortress and the museum
  4. Casa da Guia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Stop for lunch
  5. Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Stop for visiting the Lighthouse and Museum
  6. Cidadela De Cascais
    30m
    Stop for visiting the Citadel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your accommodation in Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra or Oeiras, please provide us the address in advance.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking

Cancellation policy

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