Free tour
Free tour about Spies and Royalty in Estoril and Cascais
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Guru: Ana Gabriela
Registered on 22 April 2025
I am certified tourist guide in Rio de Janeiro , ( Half Brazilian / Half Portuguese), grew up in Estoril and I am back since the January 2025. I am a passionate artist, and storyteller with international background, my first novel is set in Cascais. I also lived in London and Paris and I love to meet people from different countries and cultures, I offer a walking tour in Estoril and Cascais , and I ll tell you all the secrets of Estoril, the Portuguese Riviera, and Cascais the summer place of the last king of Portugal.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
I invite you to learn the secrets of Estoril, the Portuguese Riviera, a placed full of spies and counter intelligence during WWII, and also European Royalty. We ll visit the places that inspired Ian Fleming to create his first James Bond novel " Casino Royale" and after we ll walk by the sea, Tamariz beach, in direction to Cascais village, where we ll visit the summer residence of the the King D. Carlos I. During the tour we ´ll explore iconic places, such as Hotel Palácio, where you might have a picture taken with José Diogo( who made an appearance in 1968´s Bond movie ) Garret Pastry shop, Estoril´s casino, Santini ice cream shop, and the Cidadela fort.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
2765 Estoril, Portugal
meeting point statue of Fausto Figueiredo. I´ll be wearing a big brown, orange and wine color straw hat.
1
Outside visit
Jardins do Casino Estoril
We ll start our tour here
2
Outside visit
Loja CTT
This is a important place related with refugees and spies during the WWII. They kept "secret" correspondence ( with no adresses) , so spies and refugees could discreetly collect them.
3
Outside visit
Pastelaria Garrett Estoril
Let´s stop in Garret ( opened in 1934) to have a coffee and eat a delicious pastel de nata or one of it´s speciality " La duchesse"
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free tour about Spies and Royalty in Estoril and Cascais
