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Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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.
What's Included
- Liability insurance
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
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.
What To Expect
Praia
Start with pick up from your accommodation.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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).
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Se Catedral
Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country,
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pelourinho
Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rue Banana
Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Praia
After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by Bu Country Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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