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

Location Praia, Cape Verde
$69.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shared Group Tour
Shared
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability insurance
  • Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)

  • Praia
    Start with pick up from your accommodation.
  • Praia City Hall
    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).
  • Mercado de Sucupira
    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.
  • Cidade Velha
    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.
  • Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
    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.
  • Se Catedral
    Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country,
  • Pelourinho
    Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass.
  • Rue Banana
    Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen.
  • Praia
    After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.

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

    Location Praia, Cape Verde
    $69.69
    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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