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Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site

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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)
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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.
N908DXpatricias
22 Mar 2025
Superbe excursion !! Cathia avec un autre guide nous ont fait visité Praia. Ils nous ont permis d’en savoir plus sur l’histoire du Cap-Vert. Nous avons visité de beaux endroits. Si vous souhaitez apprendre l’histoire du Cap-Vert je vous recommande cette excursion authentique et très bien organisée
Joyce_U
19 Feb 2025
Elton is very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He gave us lots of time to take photos and even allowed us to purchase souvenirs at the market with no complains. Even gave us a quick break and had bbq chicken at the park. Also, got a chance to interact with the kids at the plaza. Advise for future Viator bookers: Bring water and do not leave it in the car, you’ll definitely need it. Don’t make the same mistake like us haha! Much respect to Ahérton as well for providing the transportation. He was an angel at the right place at the right time. He helped us out when we landed at the airport to get to our hotel because our driver didn’t show up and we do not know how to communicate Portuguese. Coincidentally, he was our driver on our tour guide. People in Praia Cape Verde are very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. Permitted to have more time to spend on the island, we would’ve. Thank you again for these hardworking folks!
Arvind_J
22 Nov 2024
Though I was picked up a bit later than my scheduled time but my Guide Ivana was wonderful and made up for it. She was knowledgable, friendly and accomodating. It was a tour to see some major attractions of Praia. I recommend going on this tour. Thank you Ivana for a good tour.
This tour in Cape Verde is organized by Bu Country Tours

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