LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 best cascais tours in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
A 2-hour surf lesson in Cascais with small-group coaching, wetsuit and board provided, and two beaches for your first wave.
Most Popular“I loved getting to meet friends and learn how to surf! The class was super welcoming and straightforward.”
Cascais sunset from a small boat with a live guide, panoramic views, and welcome drinks. See cliffs, forts, and Sintra on a 1.5-hr cruise.
“Wonderful sunset boat cruise with family. Beautiful views of the coast line and the sunset. The captain and crew really made the trip memorable.”
Speedboat dolphin watching from Cascais Marina. Up to 2 hours with wild dolphins, possible whales, seabirds, and expert multilingual guides.
“The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and very respectful of the animals. We were lucky about to see around 20 dolphins for 40 minutes - a fantastic trip.”
A 2-hour, small-group surfing lesson in Cascais near Lisbon with a certified coach. Gear, insurance, and wetsuits included for all seasons.
“I really enjoyed my first ever surfing experience! The instructors were very friendly and experienced, I felt very safe as a first time surfer! I was very sad when the 2 hours session was over since it was so much fun!! The experience definitely inspired me to seek out surfing spots near where I live…”
Beginner surf lesson in Lisbon’s Carcavelos, with wetsuit and board included, safety training, wave reading, and your first rides in 2 hours.
“Thiago our instructor was brilliant, very knowledgeable and high energy. We had a great time, got up on the board and learnt a lot, highly recommend :)”
Beginner-friendly surf lesson in Carcavelos near Cascais. Learn gear, wetsuit basics, and stand-up technique in about 2 hours.
“Thiago was helpful and nice and took us through the basics and provided tips on improvement Facilities used to change in / bathrooms were small and very dirty Valuables not locked away but on a shelf by the door Supposed to be a 2h (approx) experience which we assumed might be +/- 10 minutes in…”
Fish the Atlantic from Cascais Marina with an expert crew, all gear included, plus a welcome drink, snacks, and optional lunch.
“Friendly and welcoming guides who couldn't do enough to make the trip memorable, educational and fun! We caught more fish than we could count, and ended up taking away 20+ fish of various species. The guides even gave recommendations on the best way to prepare and cook the fish we had caught. On the boat,…”
A small-group beginner surf lesson at Praia de Carcavelos in Cascais with gear included, English instructors, and Atlantic wave practice.
“Our group was pretty big so we had a semi-private lesson. All beginners. Everybody stood up! These guys are awesome! Go see them”
Open-water swimming lesson in Cascais with guided breathing drills, coastal routes, buoy support, and post-swim tea plus video analysis.
“My tour was non- existent. The tour guide didn’t show. There was no message. Tried to get in contact with them, The whole afternoon was taken up messaging Viator. The tour guide did finally message me over 2 hours later. She was apologetic and refunded the money. Disappointed and it took up so much time…”
E-bike from Sintra Forest to Cascais coast with Bosch power, 360° Peninha views, Guincho Beach lunch stop, Hell’s Mouth for $111.
“We had the best day with Rodrigo! He led us on a beautifully scenic trip with some wonderful stops along the way. We feel so fortunate that we opted in for this ebike trip as we loved the whole experience.”
2-hour surf lesson in Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. Small group, English coaching, gear included. Learn to stand and ride waves.
“Great beginner surf lesson on a beautiful beach. Everything was provided. Super friendly people and Ricardo did a great job explaining and encouraging!”
A small-group e-bike ride from Cascais through Sintra’s forest paths, to Peninha and the coast, with panoramic views and an easy pace.
“That was wonderful trip , the nature was amazing, I had a great time with Rodrigo. At September ,it was ok to be with T-Shift , but I'll recommend to bring some long-sleeved clothes.”
A small-group beginner surf class at Praia do Guincho in Cascais, with board and wetsuit included and coaches helping you stand.
“What an amazing experience! Alex and his team were wonderful and made sure our family had a great time surfing for the first time. Bernardo was in the water with us the entire time and was great, and really took care of us including our 9 year old! Will def recommend to friends!”
Private 2-hour sailing from Cascais with local wine and beer, views of Estoril and Carcavelos, flexible route, and a friendly crew.
“We had an amazing adventure with Benni and Miguel on our cruise. (So much so that we did it again the next day with Benni and Tomas). The sailing was fabulous, the service top notch, the wine delightful, and the crew was attentive, knowledgeable, fun and utterly delightful. Thank you from the bottom of our…”
Private Cascais walking tour with guide Luís, free-entry landmarks, and sea views toward Estoril for a polished-meets-gritty afternoon.
“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…”
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