Portugal · TOURS IN CASCAIS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 tours in Cascais justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet Salty Souls Surf School at Carcavelos for a two-hour lesson with warm-up, surf theory, and water practice. Gustavo, Ricardo, or Antonio may guide your small group of up to 10. You receive a board and wetsuit, then head to the beach with the best waves, often including Guincho or Carcavelos.
“I loved getting to meet friends and learn how to surf! The class was super welcoming and straightforward.”
Cruise from Gate H at Cascais Marina along the town’s villas, fortress, casino, Boca do Inferno, and Costa da Guia cliffs. Your English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese-speaking crew serves a welcome drink, with beer, wine, snacks, and blankets available on many departures. The small boat carries up to 10 people and returns after about 1.5 hours.
“It was awsome. Me and my daughter spent a great time. The staff was very kindly. I recommend all.”
From Cascais Marina, you’ll ride a speedboat into the Atlantic with guides speaking English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Expect about two hours at sea, often split between the ride out and a wildlife stop. Dolphins are the main prize, though whales, orcas, porpoises, and seabirds may appear. Morning trips usually offer calmer water.
“Great couple of hours. Excellent for the kids. Saw a ton of dolphins and the guys running it were really engaged & knowledgable. Highly recommend.”
Meet the Salty Souls Surf School bus above Casa da Praia restaurant at Carcavelos Beach. Your two-hour lesson covers warm-ups, surf theory, and guided practice with equipment and insurance included. Coaches such as Gustavo, Gabriel, Miguel, Ricardo, and André work with small groups in English or Spanish, helping first-timers catch their first waves.
“Had so much fun! My two guides were super nice! Would recommend”
Meet Lisbon Surfaris at Carcavelos Beach, collect your wetsuit and board, then head to Carcavelos or Guincho, depending on the day’s conditions. Instructors such as Tiago, Patrick, Ivo, and Pepe have helped beginners learn ocean safety, paddling, wave choice, and standing up. Choose a shared or private two-hour lesson.
“Our guide was amazing, we were beginners and he taught us all the basics and all 3 of us could stand on the board!! 100% recommend”
Meet Lisbon Surfaris at Carcavelos for a roughly two-hour surf lesson led by instructors such as Thiago, Felipe, and Marco. Beginners learn wetsuit, board, and stand-up basics before practicing in the waves. Intermediate surfers should check conditions the day before. Group and private options are available.
“We loved our experience! We are first timers :) A couple of thoughts… Be prepared to carry your surfboard a mile down the boardwalk, just in case, because you go where the waves are. Also keep in mind that the waves are seasonal dependent and you may end up with very small waves but the instructors still work with it. We loved learning with Felipe and Marco- they are very patient and encouraging- and we had so much fun rocking our 6 inch waves! Highly recommend you bring someone else to take pictures and videos!”
Set out from Cascais Marina with an experienced crew led by guides such as Ricardo and Antonio. Fish for bream, snapper, mackerel, horse mackerel, and other species from a well-equipped boat. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, with lunch included on the longer trip. Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a steady stomach.
“Absolutely worth the trip from Lisbon. We couldn’t stop catching fish , captain said morning tours catch more snapper. Did the afternoon tour and couldn’t keep the mackerel off my line. You can keep your fish and anything that isn’t taken home goes to the needy in the area. Beers were provided great experience”
Meet the Carcavelos Surf School on Praia de Carcavelos for a two-hour beginner lesson in English. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, beach practice, and guided time in the Atlantic. Instructors such as Pedro focus on balance, safe technique, and helping first-timers stand up.
“My boyfriend and I have never surfed before and this was a great introduction and lots of fun ! It was well organised and we felt safe in the water with the instructors (both Pedro's :) ) thanks again !”
Meet your guide at Praia da Duquesa for a safety briefing, breathing practice, and an acclimatisation swim. Then swim 1.5 km or more along Cascais Bay with close support from an English-speaking coach. A buoy, swim cap, photos, videos, and post-swim tea are included. Wetsuits cost €30 to rent.
“Muy buen profesor. Amabilidad y didáctico. Gustav se adapto a horario. Y buen lugar para nadar. Se aconseja si gusta nadar”
Join Rodrigo or Juliano for a 5.5-hour, small-group e-bike ride from Cascais through Sintra Forest, past sheep, horses, gardens, and Peninha Convent, then down to Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno. High-end Bosch e-bikes make the 35-kilometer route manageable, but lunch and the train back to Lisbon cost extra.
“Our tour was wonderful! Rodrigo was a great communicator and told us exactly where we would be picked up in Lisbon. He made it convenient from our hotel location. We rode around some beautiful scenery in Sintra, had lunch with an amazing beach view, and got a great workout in! Thank you Rodrigo! We will recommend you to all our friends that plan to visit Portugal!”
Meet the Ericeira Waves Surf School at Ribeira d’Ilhas for a two-hour lesson suited to beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers. Ricardo and the instructors cover safety, board technique, warm-up, and ocean practice. Wetsuits, boards, boots, and air-conditioned transport are included.
“Great beginner surf lesson on a beautiful beach. Everything was provided. Super friendly people and Ricardo did a great job explaining and encouraging!”
Start in Cascais at 10 a.m. and ride a Bosch e-bike through backroads, farms, and Sintra Forest to Peninha’s 360-degree view. Continue to Guincho Beach, Boca do Inferno, the Cidadela Art District, and Cascais Old Town. Guides Rodrigo or Juliano provide water, snacks, helmets, and hotel pickup in Cascais.
“This cycling trip was one of the highlights of our stay in Lisbon. Rodrigo was such a great host and guide. Just a plain nice guy who is building his business one satisfied client at a time. The bikes were great (not always the case on outings like this) and the route was truly amazing, from the historical valley bike trail extending from Cascais to the hills and forests of Sintra, to the grand panorama of the Atlantic Ocean. Take this trip and make memories that last!”
Set out from Cascais Marina on a private two-hour sailing cruise for up to 12 people. Your crew takes you past the Cidadela, Santa Marta Lighthouse, Estoril, Tamariz, and Carcavelos. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, enjoy one wine, beer, soft drink, or water, and ask about an open bar before sailing.
“Really great experience! Super nice overall, totally flexible on where we could sail and we even saw some dolphins!”
Walk through Cascais and along the coast toward Estoril with Luís, a local guide and photographer. In three to four hours, you’ll see Praia da Rainha, the old fishing quarter, the citadel, grand villas, the marina, lighthouse, museums, and Carmona Park. It is a history and architecture tour with room for questions, photos, and local tips.
“Luis is a knowledgeable and personable guide who provided very interesting information on the local culture, history and architecture. He proceeded at a comfortable pace and readily answered all questions. We felt like we were on a tour with a family friend. A great experience. It was so interesting that the time passed quickly. We learned a great deal and enjoyed our experience.”
Pick a coastline, a cellar or a trail.
