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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

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Move like locals in this four hours tour, explore the Historic center of Plateau and all highlights of the first city built by Europeans in the sub-saran Africa (Cidade Velha). get to know the cradle of Cape Verdian history and culture, visit emblematic places filled with extraordinary stories.
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Guiding service
  • Pontxi tasting
  • Public transportation
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Pick-up from Hotels not in Praia are not included, if your Hotel is not in Praia it will be required an extra fee for pick-up.

  • Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
    You will be picked up from your accommodation.
  • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque, Praia, Cape Verde
    After being picked up from your accommodation, lead to histórical center of plateau where you will do a small walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals, find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables.
    60 minutes
  • Mercado de Sucupira, Praia, Cape Verde
    Explore the largest souvenirs market to be found in Cape Verde. After that, have a short drive toward Cidade Velha accompanied by a professional guide.
    30 minutes
  • Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Your next stop will be in cidade Velha you will do an easy walking until you reach the Real Fortress of São Felipe, Built originally to defend the city against pirate attacks, the fort makes an excellent viewing point from an altitude of 120 meters above sea level.
    30 minutes
  • Se Catedral, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    You will follow to The Ruins of Sé Cathedral, the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral Built by Europeans, and see anglers returning from the sea with their traditional boats full of fresh fish.
    30 minutes
  • Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    You will visit the former slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, and finally, the Convent of São Francisco.
    60 minutes
  • Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
    After this informative and historic tour, you will return to Praia and be dropped off at your accommodation.
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The transfer from Praia to Cidade Velha and vice versa will be done in a mini public van, with capacity for up to 15 passengers, being necessary to wait for the capacity to depart.
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.
deebsahara
27 Oct 2024
very nice friendly & instructive tour, getting counted story of discovery of cabo verde in 14ies century , by visiting this forteres , and green valley surrounding it, then visit of the old city president palace , & market, cultural & historical tour nicely accompagnied guided by ivana & driver who were realy friendly & profesionnal at the same time, i recommend a must do in Praia & for knowing the history of the country
lolis907
23 Aug 2024
Me gusta mucho es muy familiar y las personas q lo llevan son estupendas ya llevo 3 años repitiendo y asín seguiré a seguir haci fantástico
Saharianoss_D
15 Jul 2024
very nice friendly & instructive tour, getting counted story of discovery of cabo verde in 14ies century , by visiting this forteres , and green valley surrounding it, then visit of the old city president palace , & market, cultural & historical tour nicely accompagnied guided by ivana & driver who were realy friendly & profesionnal at the same time, i recommend a must do in Praia & for knowing the history of the country
This tour in Cape Verde is organized by Bu Country Tours

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