Private Tour
Cascais: Glamour and Decay by The Lisbon Coastline - Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Cascais is a seaside town 30 km west of Lisbon with a sunny and relaxed climate, always combined with a certain hedonism and a hint of sophistication. Would you call it "hippie chic"?
You can go to the beach half of the year, run, bike or surf all year round. Or get involved in a gastronomic marathon eating grilled fish, caught right there in the sea, But you can simply take the train to enjoy an ice cream at Santini, one of the best delicacies in Cascais. That said, the capital of the Sun Coast is also a perfect place to do nothing all day… except to contemplate the sea while you exercise your right to see and be seen. All that glitter and glamour, it is also important to remember, were not always there, quite the opposite. 150 years ago, Cascais was an abandoned and ghost town, which by an extraordinary turn - almost like a magic trick - became a noble haven. The purpose of this tour is to shed some light on these amazing and still remarkable changes in the Portuguese Riviera.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Professional photographer guide
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
What To Expect
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
Options
Cascais afternoon tour
3h-4h hour walking tour by the seaside of Cascais and Estoril
Cascais morning tour
3h-4h hour walking tour by the seaside of Cascais and Estoril
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't skip on Cascais!
alibs71,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Luis on our tour of Cascais. He is so knowledgeable and gave us lots of great insight into the history and charm of the town.
Great walking tour
Solson37,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful guide with a deep knowledge of the Cascais area. This tour provided a great foundation for our 2 weeks visit to this area.
Exceptional and Enjoyable Tour
John S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Luis is a knowledgeable and personable guide who provided very interesting information on the local culture, history and architecture. He proceeded at a comfortable pace and readily answered all questions. We felt like we were on a tour with a family friend. A great experience. It was so interesting that the time passed quickly. We learned a great deal and enjoyed our experience.
Lus (guide) is best to take you through Glamour & Decay!
876ninal,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lus, our guide was great! Very friendly and super knowledgeable/informative. The pace was good with opportunity to sit if you needed to along the way. Booked the morning tour so the temperature was perfect. Would definitely recommend this tour (and guide!) to get a high level history over- view! Nina - Canada.
Cascais History and Walking Tour
Renee K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning learning about the history of Cascais. Such a beautiful town with amazing architecture. Luis was a fantastic guide and we thoroughly enjoyed learning about this beautiful area of Portugal.
This tour is a "must" for history lovers!
176gittad,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Luis was very enriching! Although we have been to Cascais many times before, he was able to show us new places that are not yet known to us. He also has excellent historical knowledge, so now we walk through you city with a completely different knowledge. Some things are now also opening up to us from a completely different angle. Luis took our wishes and needs into account during the tour and was able to incorporate them flexibly and confidently into his program! Highly recommended! We hope to come back to Cascais/Lisbon sometime and then book another tour with him!
Excellent guided tour of Cascais with Luis
K8306KAchristophec,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice visit. You benefit from the guide exclusively (we were in a couple). This allows us to ask the questions we want and go at our own pace. Luis speaks very good French. We recommend this activity without hesitation.
Enjoyable & informative walk
slowcoach2017,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very enjoyable walk around Cascais . Luis with his comprehensive knowledge brought Cascais to life. We loved hearing about the people, the architecture, the links to James Bond and with the UK. It was a very hot morning and Luis took the walk slowly and found shaded spots. Thank you Luis.
Good fun
Asfripp,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very friendly hosts, good to see the Bay from the sea. Drinks and peanuts included, can get quite cool so think about taking extra clothes
A master class about Cascais
jaybQ183WV,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding, 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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