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A coastal stone bridge, clear turquoise water, and a white building with a tower. 2
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Peniche: Fortress & Museum of Resistance Private Guided Tour

By Peniche360
Free cancellation available
Price is €65 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the history of the Fortress of Peniche on a private guided tour
  • Learn about the fascist dictatorship in Portugal from 1933 to 1974
  • Visit the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom: tickets included
  • Hear about the relationship between Peniche and the political prisoners
  • Skip the lines and enter the Fortress and the Museum without waiting

Activity location

    • Peniche
    • Peniche, Leiria, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Campo da República 609, 2520-607 Peniche, Portugal | The meeting point is in front of the Fortress of Peniche, more specifically next to the "Prainha de São Pedro" (little beach of São Pedro). You can identify your local guide through what they'll be wearing (a t-shirt/jacket saying "Local Guide" on the back). Also, there is free parking in front of the Fortress, in case it is needed. Avoid parking in the Marina once it is paid.
    • Peniche, Leiria, Portugal

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Peniche: Fortress & Museum of Resistance Private Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
€65.00 x 1 Traveller€65.00
Total
Price is €65.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Guided tour to the Fortress of Peniche
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the Museu Nacional Resistência e Liberdade (National Museum of Resistance and Freedom)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insurance for all the participants

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drinks, Food, Food and drinks, Littering, Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Meet your guide and head to the Fortress of Peniche, a political prison during Portugal's fascist dictatorship. Skip the lines and enter the fortress, which now houses the National Museum of Resistance and Freedom.

Learn about the Fortress's 400-year history and its role as a prison. Hear stories about the relationship between the local fishing community and the prisoners and their families.

Gain insight into Portugal's history and the impact of the dictatorship on the country.

This tour is private which means you won't be mixed with people you don't know.
The meeting point is in front of the Fortress of Peniche, more specifically next to the “Prainha de São Pedro”, a little beach right next to it.

Location

Activity location

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    • Peniche
    • Peniche, Leiria, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Campo da República 609, 2520-607 Peniche, Portugal | The meeting point is in front of the Fortress of Peniche, more specifically next to the "Prainha de São Pedro" (little beach of São Pedro). You can identify your local guide through what they'll be wearing (a t-shirt/jacket saying "Local Guide" on the back). Also, there is free parking in front of the Fortress, in case it is needed. Avoid parking in the Marina once it is paid.
    • Peniche, Leiria, Portugal