Cascais Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Description
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.
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Itinerary
You will see: Praia da Conceição Chalet Faial Palace of the Dukes of Palmela Queen’s Beach Largo Luís de Camões Praça 5 de Outubro City Hall and the Statue of King Pedro I Praia dos Pescadores Bay of Cascais Monument of the Portuguese Discoveries Statue of Pope John Paul II Museum area and the Marechal Carmona Park Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum Miradouro Casa de Santa Maria and Santa Marta Citadel of Cascais Statue of King Dom Carlos I You will learn about: Roman settlement The foundation of the town and it’s independence from Sintra The Age of Discovery The earthquake of Lisbon and the citadel The medieval past of Cascais Spanish Invasion The Bay of Cascais King Carlos I Refuge for European royalty and other personalities like King Umberto II of Italy, King Carol II of Romania, Czarin Giovanna of Bulgaria, Archduke Otto von Habsburg, the Dukes of Windsor, the Spanish royal family, among others Ian Fleming and the espionage of WWII The famous Santini ice cream parlour
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
2 hours was perfect and allowed for a very nice introduction to the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable and local.
