Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
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.
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Your Itinerary
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Praia
You will be picked up from your accommodation.
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque & Av Amilcar Cabral
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.
1 hourMercado de Sucupira
Explore the largest souvenirs market to be found in Cape Verde. Then take a public bus and depart toward Cidade Velha accompanied by a professional guide.
30 minutesFortaleza 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.
30 minutesSe 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.
30 minutesCidade Velha
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.
1 hourPraia
After this informative and historic tour, you will take a public bus and return to Praia and be dropped off at your accommodation.
30 minutesIncluded
- Pick up and drop off
- Public transportation
- Guiding service
- Pontxi tasting
Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.