Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
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.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
- Transportation
- Tour Guide
- Liability insurance
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- 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
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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May 2023
Our guide, Maria, was the absolute best part of the inclusive, interesting, educational 4+ hour tour of Praia and surrounding area. We highly recommend Maria and the company. Their communication pre-arrival was fantastic and totally reassuring.
Our guide, Maria, was the absolute best part of the inclusive, interesting, educational 4+ hour tour of Praia and surrounding area. We highly recommend Maria and the company. Their communication pre-arrival was fantastic and totally reassuring.Estellamaria_O
April 2022
I enjoyed every bit of my tour. Thanks to BU Country. Alfonso and Admilson did a great job and made sure the trip was a sucess. Our first trip was with Admilson and it went so well we booked a second tour and it was awesome too.
I enjoyed every bit of my tour. Thanks to BU Country. Alfonso and Admilson did a great job and made sure the trip was a sucess. Our first trip was with Admilson and it went so well we booked a second tour and it was awesome too.martijns158
December 2021
Admilson was our tour guide And he is the best tour guide in the country Super friendly and good info about the history’s Super relaxed and good arranged This is absolutely the best tour in Cape Verde
Admilson was our tour guide And he is the best tour guide in the country Super friendly and good info about the history’s Super relaxed and good arranged This is absolutely the best tour in Cape VerdeKumahJK
January 2023
Superbe visite avec Maria et Djibril. A chaque étape du parcours nous avions la petite histoire ou l’anecdote qui l’accompagnait. Avec vos deux guides, soyez assurés que vous serez entre de bonnes mains 😉
Superbe visite avec Maria et Djibril. A chaque étape du parcours nous avions la petite histoire ou l’anecdote qui l’accompagnait. Avec vos deux guides, soyez assurés que vous serez entre de bonnes mains 😉