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Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide

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Explore the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Enrich your knowledge of the history of colonization and slavery in Cape Verde, and take in the city's highlights.
  • Liability insurance
  • Tour Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
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Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.

Traveler pickup
  • Port of Praia
  • Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
    Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha.
    15 minutes
  • Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Explore the highlights of Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site that represents the cradle of Cape Verdean nation and culture.
    25 minutes
  • Convento de Sao Francisco, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    The Convent of São Francisco was built in the 17th century, and it has served as housing for the Franciscan order and a training center for priests.
    25 minutes
  • W98V+JW6, National Hwy, Cidade Velha, Kaapverdië
    The first historical monument to be built in Cape Verde. It is an important church visited by columbus and Vasco da Gama before sailing on to remote lands.
    15 minutes
  • Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront.
    30 minutes
  • Rue Banana, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses. It was the first street to be urbanized by the Portuguese in the tropics.
    25 minutes
  • Pelourinho, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
    25 minutes
  • Se Catedral, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by a panoramic view of the city center's colonial buildings from the top of Calhau fishing bay.
    25 minutes
  • Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Take a guided walking tour of the São Felipe Fortress and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks. Please not that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
    30 minutes
  • Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
    The tour finishes with drop-off back to your hotel in Praia.
    15 minutes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and sunscreen
  • A moderate walking is involved
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Daniel_A
05 Oct 2024
Our tour of Cidade Velha with our guide Alex was fantastic! He taught us a lot about the city's rich history, from Rua Banana, the oldest street in Cape Verde to the impressive fortress and convent, he also shared incredible stories about Cape Verde’s connection with the Portuguese and even the English. We visited the oldest church in Sub-Saharan Africa and learned about the city’s role in the transatlantic slave trade which was especially moving. If you're looking for an authentic and insightful way to explore Cape Verde's heritage, I definitely recommend this tour.
Owen_H
31 Mar 2024
Dana was a delight and great fun to be with and was very considerate of my questions and interests. I learned a lot about Cidade Velha and it's various waves of pirate attacks, but also about the geopolitical significance of being the first European settlement in the tropics. Dana also told me some of the deeply emptional stories of how people were bought and sold in the town square, with local (captive)women singing to give those about to be taken to the new world hope of one day returning to Africa. To boost moral at its lowest ebb. Its a beautiful and deeply historic spot and well worth the trip.
FarAway684487
06 Nov 2021
Very nice town. One of the few places in Cape Verde where you can see culturally sights. The guide was very nice and was telling a lot about the history of this place and Cape Verde.
This tour in Cape Verde is organized by Bu Country Tours

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