Casino Royale Tour

Casino Royale Tour – A Private Experience of Glamour and Intrigue
Discover the Portuguese Riviera as only a privileged few have experienced it.
Aboard a meticulously preserved classic automobile, you are invited to a private experience where time slows down and the refinement of a bygone era comes back to life. This is not simply a tour — it is an immersive journey into a world of luxury, elegance, and mystery.
Along this exclusive route, we unveil the history of the region’s most emblematic casinos, from 1891 to the present day. Through a captivating narrative and carefully curated imagery, each stop transports you to moments where chance, power, and sophistication intertwined.
One of the highlights of this experience is a visit to the iconic Casino do Estoril — the largest casino in Europe and a setting for discreet encounters, fortunes, and unforgettable stories.
Yet it is behind the scenes of history that this tour becomes truly extraordinary.
During World War II, this region became a cosmopolitan haven of luxury, where legendary hotels hosted an international elite of spies, diplomats, artists, and visionaries. Amid whispered conversations and knowing glances, stories worthy of cinema unfolded.
It was in this unique setting that Ian Fleming, a British Naval Intelligence officer, stayed in Estoril in 1941. Inspired by the atmosphere and the enigmatic figures who frequented its salons, he created James Bond — and wrote his first novel, Casino Royale.
But he was not the only one to find inspiration in this remarkable place.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry also passed through Estoril, where, immersed in the unique atmosphere of the Portuguese Riviera, he is believed to have written part of his timeless work, The Little Prince — a testament to how even the most delicate stories can be born in places of grandeur and mystery.
Every detail of this experience has been thoughtfully designed for a discerning audience that values authenticity, exclusivity, and sophistication.
Between scenic coastal roads and compelling stories, this is an invitation to experience — with elegance — a narrative where reality surpasses fiction.
For those who seek not merely destinations, but experiences that become timeless.

Casino do Estoril in 1937

Grande Casino Internacional

Rolls-Royce 25/30 outside the Hotel Palácio Estoril, 1930s

Palácio Estoril Hotel, early 1950s

Information
Duration: 1 hour
Price: From €120 / per vehicle for up to 4 passengers
Maximum capacity: 2, 4, and 8 passengers / per vehicle
This tour will be done exclusively in cars up to the late 1950s.
If you would like to take the tour in the Rolls-Royce 25/30 (owned by Alfonso XIII):
Price: €280 for up to 4 passengers
If you would like to take the tour in a Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn (ex. Windsor House):
Price: €280 for up to 4 passengers
We do not mix different clients and groups. This is the only way we can guarantee the quality of our service, of which we are so proud.
INCLUDED AND NOT INCLUDED IN OUR TOURS:
- Private transportation
- Fuel
- Tolls
- Parking
- Driver/Guide
- Insurance
- VAT
- Meals
- Gratuities, tips, and bribes (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Anything not mentioned as included
