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Private tour to Maritime Fortifications in Cascais

Cascais, Portugalby Pipefly

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

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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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    15 min

    Stop for visiting the fortress exterior

  2. 2

    Guincho Beach

    Pass by

    Along Guincho coast there is the defensive line back from XVII century

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    45 min

    Stop for visiting the fortress and the museum

  4. 4

    Casa da Guia

    1 hour

    Stop for lunch

  5. 5

    Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

    45 min

    Stop for visiting the Lighthouse and Museum

  6. 6

    Cidadela De Cascais

    30 min

    Stop for visiting the Citadel

Meeting and pickup

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

Good to know

  • 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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