Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
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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Praia
Start with pick up from your accommodation.
10 minutesPraia 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 minutesMercado 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 minutesCidade Velha
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 minutesFortaleza Real de San Felipe
Please note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
40 minutesSe Catedral
Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country,
15 minutesPelourinho
Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass.
15 minutesRue Banana
Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen.
20 minutesPraia
After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
20 minutesIncluded
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
- Transportation
- Tour Guide
- Liability insurance
Not Included
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- 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.