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

4.9/5 Praia from Bu Country Tours
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers10 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAdditional fees, Best Conversion

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.

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What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia

  • Liability insurance

  • Tour Guide

  • Transportation

What's Not included

  • Entrance fee (u20ac5 for Su00e3o Filipe Fortress)

Itinerary

  • Start with pick up from your accommodation.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Move on to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa. nUpon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the Su00e3o 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.

  • Visit the Fortress Real the Su00e3o Filipe that was built in 1587, to defend the city by the pirates attacks. nPlease note that the u20ac5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.

  • Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country,

  • Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass.

  • Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen.

  • After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

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