Free tour about Spies and Royalty in Estoril and Cascais

Spies & Royalty — A Thematic Storytelling Tour of Estoril & Cascais

I am a Brazilian-Portuguese writer and creator of cultural experiences, raised in Estoril and shaped by an international life in London, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. My first novel is set in Cascais, and my work is particularly drawn to outsiders, exiles and people who lived between worlds.

This is not a general sightseeing tour. It is an original storytelling experience, independently researched, written and led by me. Through carefully constructed stories, historical images and local knowledge, we explore how neutral Portugal turned Estoril into a meeting point for spies, double agents, refugees, diplomats and exiled royals during World War II — and how this extraordinary world helped inspire Ian Fleming’s James Bond.

The experience includes carefully chosen stops at the Hotel Palácio and a historic local pastry shop, where the storytelling continues through place, atmosphere and taste.

Offered in English and French, the tour is intentionally limited to a maximum of five guests. I do not lead large-group tours: the small format is an essential part of the experience, allowing for conversation, questions and genuine exchange.

This tour is designed for travellers genuinely interested in World War II espionage, exile, royalty and narrative history. It is not a general introduction to Cascais, but a carefully researched experience for curious travellers who want to look beyond the familiar landmarks and discover the hidden human stories behind them.