Tours
Through the Lenses of Espionage & Royals
CULTURAL WALKING EXPERIENCE
Estoril and Cascais are not only among Portugal´s most elegant seaside resorts — they also became a safe haven for thousands of refugees, both anonymous and illustrious. They also became a centre of wartime espionage and the final refuge for many European royal families.
Beginning at the Fausto Figueiredo statue in Estoril, we will visit the Cosmopolitan Summer resort created by Fausto Figueiredo, stopping at the historic Garrett Pastry shop (1934) to discover how a German-Jewish refugee introduced Berliner pastry to Portugal.
Soon after, we will enter Estoril Hotel Palácio, one of the most important gathering places for diplomats, spies and wartime exiles.
Here we will discover the story of Dusko Popov, the celebrated double agent whose audacity and flair helped inspire Ian Fleming´s James Bond.
Then we will walk along Tamariz beach to Cascais, the beloved seaside town of King Carlos I and the former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family,
before visiting the Town Museum and finishing at the Citadel Fortress.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Price: from €50 per person
Group: 2-6 guests
Meeting point:
Statue of Fausto Figueiredo (Estoril)
Main stops:
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Garret Pastry Shop
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Hotel Palácio Estoril
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Cascais Town Museum
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Citadel Fortress.
Through the Lenses of Espionage & Royals
CLASSIC EXPERIENCE
Estoril and Cascais are not only places, but they are also stages where power, exile, diplomacy and quiet intrigue once unfolded.
This private experience explores the intertwined worlds of espionage and royalty, revealing Estoril as a safe haven, a royal refuge and a remarkable centre of wartime espionage.
Beginning at the Fausto Figueiredo statue in Estoril, we will visit the Cosmopolitan Summer resort created by Fausto Figueiredo, following the traditional Garrett Pastry shop (1934) to discover how a German-Jewish refugee introduced Berliner pastry to Portugal.
Soon after, we will enter Estoril Hotel Palácio, one of the most important gathering places for diplomats, spies and wartime exiles.
Here we will discover the story of Dusko Popov, the celebrated double agent whose audacity and flair helped inspire Ian Fleming´s James Bond.
The journey then continues along the Atlantic coast aboard a classic vintage automobile where he will take you to Cascais to show you the house of Ricardo Espirito Santo where the Duke and Duchesses of Windsor were hosted during their short stay.
After a scenic pause at Cresmina viewpoint, you will return to Estoril, coming back through Monte Estoril to the iconic Spy Bar of Hotel Palácio, where the final chapter of Operation Midas is revealed.
Includes
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Private guided walking tour by Ana Gabriela Ribeiro
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Classic car experience in partnership with Superbtours
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Stop at viewpoint Cresmina Guincho with some treats
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Signature mocktail at the Spy bar
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Final storytelling session at Hotel Palácio
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Format:
Private experience
Price € 750 — up to 4 guests
Price € 1200 — up to 6 guests
Meeting Point:
Fausto Figueiredo Statue, Estoril
End Point:
Hotel Palácio Estoril – Spy Bar
Partner:
Classic car experience in partnership with Superbtours
Further Experiences in Lisbon & Cascais
New curated cultural experiences
are currently in development.
Tailor-made experiences are available upon request.
Experiences are available in Portuguese, English or French.