What to do and see in Estoril, Central Portugal: The Best Cultural Tours

June 10, 2021 Sheron Bogner

An exclusive resort town long recognized for attracting royalty, Estoril lies less than 20 miles west of Lisbon and is probably best known for its casino. One of Europe’s largest, it was the inspiration for the first of Ian Fleming’s James Bond books, "Casino Royale." Estoril’s mild winters and warm sunny summers make it a perfect beach town, with one of the nicest, Praia do Tamariz, lying right next to the casino. So famous has Estoril become that the local coast is now called Costa do Estoril.
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1. Exclusive Private Sintra Tour

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Discover the best of Sintra on this comprehensive private tour. Sintra, the Moon Hill, is a UNESCO-listed site full of magic and mystery. Find out how Sintra became the first center of European Romantic architecture, and how Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle. Your guide will take you to the best spots in Sintra, including other fine dwellings built in the surrounding mountains. No trip to Sintra is complete without visitng the parks and gardens, which influenced the development of landscape architecture throughout Europe.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Pick up and drop-off anywhere in Lisbon (hotel, cruise, anyplace)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrances in monuments

Reviewed By artcor

I think that when many of the places are closed the price should be cheaper.. Taking advantage of not too many people for great pictures

2. Sintra, Cascais and Estoril Private Tour

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Sintra is the Paradise of the Aristocracy in Portugal with its Palaces and Landscapes surrounded by an exuberant flora; We invite you to experience our Tour of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Witness the Portuguese history revealed in Sintra through its exuberant and unique Palaces and Gardens. For more than five centuries, the Portuguese royal family used its sumptuous mansions and luxury properties as summer homes to enjoy the clean air and refreshing microclimate of the mountain, escaping the heat of Lisbon’s summer, as described by the English poet Lord Byron in his book ” Glorioso Éden ” (Glorious Eden). Sintra continues to attract great writers and filmmakers, who find inspiration in its beauty, as well as in its legends and fables. Visit the the cosmopolitan village of Cascais with its lovely harbor full of small fishing boats. Free time to enjoy this once small fisherman’s village, now lisboners (inhabitants from Lisbon) favorite resort area.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Sintra Local Sweets , Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Personal accidents insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Admission fees

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

3. PRIVATE CAR Sintra - Roca - Cascais FULL DAY

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Discover Lisbon and Sintra through the eyes of a local on a full-day drive in a private car. See places that you won't necessarily find in a guidebook on this tour

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By robskils

Wonderful guide, great information. We leaned so much about the city, its history, the story of Portugal more generally, and the connection between our two countries. Really - couldn't recommend highly enough!

4. Sintra Cascais 4x4 Land Rover Photo Panoramic Private Tour

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This tour was planned having in mind those who seek more than a mere tour, it was organized having in mind those who are looking for visual memories, that are looking to learn more about the culture, history and gastronomy and for amazing places to take amazing photos and who seek to experience the thrills offered by our custom Land Rovers.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Covid - Clean and Safe regulamented Tour

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By N8766AUalexk

Tiago has been very helpful and is very knowledgeable. You can ask him anything and he will give you a lot of background information about each place visited. Very satisfied with this tour. I would highly recommend it.

5. BEST Half-Day Private Tour to Estoril, Cascais and Cabo da Roca

Sintra Magik Private Tours
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Just approx 30m from Lisbon, book this Half-Day Private Tour to visit the highlights of the fisherman village of Cascais, considered one of the most beautiful in Portugal, and learn the history behind Cascais and Estoril, famous in the 1800’s when the Royal Family settled their Royal Palace here, and also during the 2nd World War, once Portugal Neutral, where European Royal Families where exiled and German and allied spies would gather during the war. Visit also the Citadel (fortress) of Cascais. After, continue through the coastal road towards Cabo da Roca, the European Westernmost Point for a visit.

Inclusions: Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra), Private Tour Guide (English Speaking), Mercedes-Benz Private Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees and admissions (17 euro approx., Food and drinks

Reviewed By H5467ACdonnas

This is a late review, but necessary. We thoroughly enjoyed our private day tour with Sintra Magik in Fatima. The Shrine of course was incredible. The visit to the family home and meeting their descendants were equally touching. We sampled the local cuisine and appreciated the hospitality. Our tour of the religious factory allowed us to return with artifacts for our family. We were so fortunate to have a delightful Irish priest bless these keepsakes. An awesome, memorable day. We highly, highly recommend this tour group.

6. SINTRA & CASCAIS - MEDIUM GROUP - from Lisbon

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We begin the full day tour in the historic center of Sintra - UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to visit the Pena Palace. We continue the tour to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent and after we will stop at Mouth of Hell, a natural formation on the seaside. Afterwords you will have free time to enjoy Cascais historic center with is beautiful bay, beachs and arquitecture. On our way back to Lisbon we will show you Europe's largest Casino in Estoril. Highlights: • (Hotel pick-up) Trip from Lisbon to the historic and beautiful village of Sintra; • Visit to Pena Palace; • Skip the line for Palace tickets (entrances not included); • Cabo da Roca ("Roca Cape") cliffs and Boca do Inferno ("Mouth of Hell") sightseeing; • Cascais historic center free time; • Casino Estoril panoramic view; • (Hotel drop-off) Return to Lisbon;

Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Live commentary on board, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By Ranim S

We had an excellent trip to Cascais and Sintra! Miguel is a very good and friendly guide that likes to chat on the road, which makes the trip a ten times better. It was a pleasure to visit the cities with him. Thank you, Miguel! ????

7. Small Groups Sintra-Queluz-Cabo da Roca-Cascais and Lisbon's Portuguese Riviera

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Our Tour is part of the "Clean & Safe" program that certifies that we have the hygiene and safety requirements. The tour will be carried out in 9-seat vans with a capacity for 5 passengers For your comfort we will go to your hotel to start the tour, as well as there will be no queues to buy tickets for the monuments Our tour has the advantage of being able to visit 1 Palace (tickets not included) and during the day a panoramic view of 4 more Palaces where we can make a brief stop for photos In the afternoon we continue our tour along the sea coast. The whole route has a set of wonderful places where we will stop at some to enjoy the wonderful views of its cliffs, beaches such as Cabo da Roca, Praia do Guincho and Boca do Inferno until you get to Cascais where you can take a walk through the Bay and its Historic Center and is also known for the Portuguese Riviera There will be 9h of unforgettable tour where we will visit places to be speechless

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Car complies with safety and hygiene rules, We make masks, disinfectants and other antibacterial products available to all passengers.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrances to monuments and museums (unless otherwise indicated), Lunch

Reviewed By jdavidson20

we spent a wonderful day with Luis our guide. it was the best way to know Sintra in such a short time. luis knows all the history is very friendly and knows many restaurants where we can eat a very typical lunch. recommend Luis and YTours

8. Private Full day Sintra and Cascais Tour

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Experience the Kings past through the mysterious Palaces and castles with astonishing variety of plants and trees. Discover secret caves and trails. Break for lunch in Sintra – do not miss the opportunity to taste the delicious pastries from this village. Enjoy a fabulous photo opportunity at the Roca Cape cliffs, the westernmost point of Europe. Admire the glamorous town of Cascais. Drive along the coast to Lisbon passing the town of Estoril and the Casino.

Inclusions: Skipping the lines at the ticket office, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Monuments entrance tickets, Guided visit inside monuments and buildings, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By giotaktg

The day we spent with Tiago as our tour guy was by far the most enjoyable day in Portugal. While driving to Sintra, Tiago took us to an old restaurant upon a hill, full of art on the walls, to enjoy a panoramic view of Lisbon. We arrived then at Sintra to see the Pena Palace. The scenery was magical, with so much fog that made it like a fairytale. We also took a walk around the old city, where Tiago took us to a place in order to taste Ginja shots in chocolate cups! Quinta de Regaleira was a great place too. The nature around, the hidden tunnels and the gothic towers gave us the feeling that we were Game of Thrones stars!:) After we had lunch at a traditional restaurant, which by the way was perfect, we arrived at Cabo da Roca. The scenery there was fantastic. There are no words to describe the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Pure magic! Right after, Tiago made a stop at Belém where we tasted the traditional Pastéis de Belém. Last but not least, the beach at Cascais makes you wanna become a surfer for sure. That tour was a fantastic experience and we were really lucky and glad to have Tiago as our tour guy! It seems like he really loves what he does and along with his kind and professional manners we felt like we were around a good friend! Obrigada Tiago! :) Thank you very much for the most fantastic day in Portugal!

9. Sintra & Cascais Private Tour

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One thing we´re sure of is that you will be astonished by these scenaries! You will have the oportunity to visit Sintra´s finest palaces, such as Quinta da Regaleira or the Pena Palace, taste the local traditional pastries, and many other hidden secrets of the Moon Hill. During this day we will embrace the wonderful nature, in places such as the Roca Cape or the Mouth of Hell, the most impressive sightseeing perspectives as well as all the centuries old history that characterizes this two beautiful towns in the Lisbon district.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/Drop-off (or closest location possible) only in certain areas of the city (downtown). , Small group tour (4 people max.), Professional and experienced driver / guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance in monuments, Food (including meals) and drinks, unless specified, Tips

Reviewed By royanthonyp

I say other tour only because the main attractions, castles and museums were shut down during the beginning of the Coronavirus spread in the world. While we weren’t able to go into those places in Sintra, Douglas still was able to make the trip well worth it. He took care of us, gave us info overload on those said places, made sure we were safe and that we had fun. I’m glad Douglas didn’t try to over sell his tour and made a fair offer under the circumstances. If you are able to book Douglas and the official tour, I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to come back to see what the official tours are like... Muito Obrigado!

10. Sintra and Cascais Private Tour

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Journey from the city to the coast to the mountains on this full-day private tour from Lisbon and sample the highlights of Portugal’s capital region. Kick off your adventure soaking up the dreamy landscapes of mountaintop Sintra and visit the fairy-tale Pena Palace. After exploring Sintra’s UNESCO-listed historic center, head to the coast to take in the views from Cape of Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, and visit the lively seaside resort of Cascais.

Inclusions: Professional guide (guide inside the Pena Palace), Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi onboard, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Safety Kit - masks, hand hydroalcoholic wipes and gel

Exclusions: Lunch, Changes to the itinerary

Reviewed By maani2017

Amazing place in Sentra and what made it perfect is our expert friendly tour guide Luiz from Nomap tour.

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