Through the lenses of Espionage and Royals

Name: Through the lenses of Espionage and Royals
Brand: Viator
Price: 45.48 USD
Availability: InStock

3 hr 15 minEnglish, FrenchBook 12 hours aheadCascais, Portugal

From

$45

This is not a traditional history tour. As a writer, performer and storyteller, I bring history to life through engaging stories, humor and carefully researched facts. You’ll discover the people, secrets and extraordinary events that transformed Estoril and Cascais into one of Europe’s most fascinating crossroads during World War II. Small groups allow for a more personal, interactive and memorable experience.

We ll try the berliner ball , a recepy brought by a refugee

What you'll do

Enjoy a traditional Berliner (known in Portugal as a Bola de Berlim) while learn
ing how refugees and foreign communities introduced new habits, ideas and cultural influences to the Portuguese coast during World War II.
25 min
Discover the legendary Hotel Palácio, home to royalty, diplomats and wartime spies
Learn about how a real spy inspired Ian Fleming´s creation of the charcater James Bond and his first novel " Casino Royale" while exploring one of Portugal's most iconic luxury hotels.
1 hour
Praia do Tamariz
Av. Marginal, Estoril, Portugal
We ll walk along Tamariz Beach towards cascais, todiscover how a small fishing village evolved into one of Europe's most fashionable seaside destinations. Learn about the role of King Carlos I and the royal family in transforming Cascais into an elegant resort town.
36 min
We ll visit two museum rooms todiscover the lifestyle of the Portuguese aristocr
acy, see the original plans for Estoril´s first Casino and learn more about the town´s famous guests
20 min
Maregrafo de Cascais - Cascais Tide Gauge
Av. Maria Pia de Saboia, 2750-411 Cascais, Cascais, Portugal
We ll stop by the Cascais Tide Gauge, one of Europe´s oldest operating tide gauges, and learn how it helped monitor sea levels and support scientific research
10 min
We ll end our tour at the former summer residence of Portugal´s last king, now t
ransformed into an arr district with galleries, bookshops and cultural spaces
20 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

We´ll meet in the garden of Casino do Estoril in front of the Statue of Fausto Figueiredo

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

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