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

Location Praia, Cape Verde
$93.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Public transportation
  • Pontxi tasting
  • Guiding service
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch

  • You will be picked up from your accommodation. (pass by)
  • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
    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.
  • Mercado de Sucupira
    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.
  • Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
    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.
  • Se Catedral
    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.
  • Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
    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.
  • Praia
    After this informative and historic tour, you will return to Praia and be dropped off at your accommodation.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
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    Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

    Location Praia, Cape Verde
    $93.77
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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