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

Praia, Chad
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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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Itinerary
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Stop At: Praia, Praia, Santiago

Start with pick up from your accommodation.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Praia City Hall, R. Serpa Pinto Praca Alexandre Albuquerque, Praia, Santiago Cape Verde

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).

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Mercado de Sucupira, Im Viertel Varzea, Praia, Santiago Cape Verde

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Santiago

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, Rua de Forteleza, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Se Catedral, Einfahrtsstrasse von Praia nach Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pelourinho, Hauptplatz, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rue Banana, Cidade Velha, Santiago Cape Verde

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Praia, Praia, Santiago

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



Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide
  • Liability insurance

Exclusions

  • Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)

Additional information

  • 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

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