Dinosaur Footprints: Espichel Cape's Jurassic Cliffs

Embark on a thrilling Jurassic hiking adventure at Espichel Cape and uncover the ancient dinosaur footprints. Explore the rugged cliffs and immerse yourself in the mysterious and isolated beauty of this unique location.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fortaleza de Santiago - Explore a historic military structure in Sesimbra and capture breathtaking photos of the stunning scenery. Enjoy a spectacular view of the salt pool.
  • Sesimbra - Stroll through the medieval streets of this charming fishing village, which boasts a wide variety of restaurants where you can savor the freshest fish and…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Qualified guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
Additional Information

Explore the uniquely intriguing Espichel Cape, positioned on the edges of Jurassic cliff. Being the second most western cape of Europe, it proudly showcases the astonishing dinosaur footprints. These are ichnofossils from tracks left by saurops and theropods, approximately 150 million years ago. A place that distinctly combines isolation and insulation,…

Location
Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa
Avenida da Liberdade
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_k
May 20, 2026
This review is from my... - This review is from my son, Nick: The excursion was the best that I have ever done as part of any vacation. That was exclusively due to our excellent guide Miguel. He took us to a local grocery store and restaurant, where we got food and drinks, including freshly made bread for the sandwiches, before we rode out to the park. He was a great driver and even had a small fridge for our drinks and had water available for us. The hike was great, challenging but fun and the spot where we ate lunch was breathtaking. The dinosaur footprints were the highlight of our cruise trip. Afterwards we ate at a local restaurant and had more great food and rolled into the port with plenty of time to get back on the ship. Miguel was phenomenal and pointed out birds to us, animal signs and local wildlife. If I could only do one excursion, I would do this one, and insist on Miguel.
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Stevehj1874ko
May 10, 2026
What a great day! - Miguel was a wonderful tour guide and made sure we were well taken care of and had everything we needed. He was very knowledgeable about Portuguese history and the area that we hiked. I enjoyed our conversation and the time went by very quickly. I would highly recommend booking this tour, but make sure you are going with Miguel.
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Alisondk4930ac
Apr 26, 2026
Great Hike for Moderate/Experienced Hikers - Our guide Miguel was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we saw. There were a fair amount of challenging parts of the hike, but the views were worth it!
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Girlwhirl
Feb 20, 2026
Beautiful day hike - André was a great guide yo have during this trip. The scenary was beautiful and we enjoyed the hike. Very diverse, as you walk across scenic ocean vires to local farms. It is a 16km hike, but it goes well. Only a few difficult parts. Thank you André for the wonderful Day!
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Kat
Nov 27, 2025
Great time off the beaten path - Small group tour. Good camaraderie, exercise, beautiful views, and local foods. Great opportunity to explore outside of Lisbon and yes, we did see dinosaur foot and hand prints along the coast! We learned quite a bit of Portugal history, visited old world small villages and enjoyed Andrew’s passion for sharing his country and community with us.
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Neilrm4577ej
Nov 16, 2025
Wow. - The experience was memorable and made even more so with Andrew's knowledge and unique personality. I got lucky tonhave been paired with him. The various stops, some of which I'm certain were not on the official itinerary made the excursion very special. It also show Andrew's passion and dedication to his work. The vistas were spectacular and Andrew's personal knowledgeable of the topography, history and geology made it all a great experience.
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Scottnz1383jc
Aug 31, 2025
Beautiful Day Hiking - Andrew was a great guide. He was very informative, attentive, enthusiastic, and ensured my wife and I had the best experience possible. Andrew made sure we were able to safely experience the dinosaur tracks as well as the beautiful views. He took professional quality pictures and videos of the day and shared them with us. Highly recommended.
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Daytrip11919781345
Jan 24, 2025
Dinosaur hunting - Rui is the best tour guide ever, a kind human being who made this trip a unique experience! I had such a wonderful time exploring this beautiful piece of land, getting a taste of "dinosaur" hunting with amazing footprints over a dazzling landscape. Thank you very much to make this moment last forever
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Fossildave
Jul 26, 2024
Fantastic coastal locastion. Very interesting visit. - First of sall I have to thank Andre for his flexibility in organising, then having to re-orgainse, our trip. The coastal situation of Cape Espichel is very dramatic with the sauropod and theropd footprints (and tail drag markings!) combing to give a memorable visit. Afterwards Sesimbra castle is situated on a hilltop giving spectacular views especially to the south towards the small fishing resort of Sesimbra where you can take lunch. Andre was very enthusiatic and knowledgeable giving information on the plants as we walked the tracks towards the foorprints and was always keen to let us see the best parts in this area.
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T9644cwalexb
Apr 29, 2026
Dinosaur walk in nature - It was a very interesting tour, wirh beautiful nature and many flowers. Andre, the guide, knew a lot of things and is enthusiastic. We had lunch at an excellent seaside restaurant recommended by him.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).