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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore Praia on a guided tour of the Municipal Market and the city major historical sites. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of slavery in the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
Liability insurance
Tour Guide
Transportation
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in Praia.
Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
A different drop-off location can be arranged if requested beforehand.
Praia, Praia, Cape Verde Start with pick up from your accommodation. 10 minutes
Praia City Hall, Praia, Cape Verde Depart towards the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, Presidential Palace, Alexandre Albuquerque Square, until the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays). 40 minutes
Mercado de Sucupira, Praia, Cape Verde Here meet locals and find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables. Afterwards, explore Cape Verde's largest souvenir market, the Sucupira Market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family. 30 minutes
Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde Move on to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, the former slave market and the famous Banana Street with its thatched houses. 20 minutes
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde Visit the Fortress Real the São Filipe that was built in 1587, to defend the city by the pirates attacks.
Please note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included. 40 minutes
Se Catedral, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country, 15 minutes
Pelourinho, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass. 15 minutes
Rue Banana, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen. 20 minutes
Praia, Praia, Cape Verde After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
20 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved
Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen
Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays
No serious Medical conditions
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.
Hiroyuki_M
06 May 2024
It was a good way to visit Cidade and to know about their history. The guide and the driver was very helpful to support my stay.
Yaphet_T
09 Apr 2024
Alex was amazing !
So knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Our driver was also great.
Learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. We were able to see everything in our own pace.
S3347JEbills
18 May 2023
Our guide, Maria, was the absolute best part of the inclusive, interesting, educational 4+ hour tour of Praia and surrounding area. We highly recommend Maria and the company. Their communication pre-arrival was fantastic and totally reassuring.
This tour in
Cape Verde
is organized by
Bu Country Tours
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