Praia Walking Tour Local Markets and Historic Buildings
Praia
About
Meet your local tour guide and discover the city center of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Learn the history of the city's settlements, walk through the colonial buildings, and experience the daily life of the locals. You will also visit the local market, taste local organic fruits at your own expenses, and have opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. The tour starts at the Alexandre Albuquerque Square and ends at Cape Verde's largest souvenir market.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability insurance
Professional Tour Guide
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça Alexandre Albuquerque
Meet your Guide at the only water fountain in the main square of Plateau in Praia (also known as Alexandro Alburguergue Square). It is very small and all taxi drivers or anyone knows here. The square is surrounded by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Town Hall and the Palace of Justice.
Return
Sucupira Market
The tour will end at the largest local market in the country, Sucupira Market. From here the guide will help you take a public bus or taxi to return to your accommodation.
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Praia Walking Tour Local Markets and Historic Buildings
Praia
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About
Meet your local tour guide and discover the city center of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Learn the history of the city's settlements, walk through the colonial buildings, and experience the daily life of the locals. You will also visit the local market, taste local organic fruits at your own expenses, and have opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. The tour starts at the Alexandre Albuquerque Square and ends at Cape Verde's largest souvenir market.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability insurance
Professional Tour Guide
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça Alexandre Albuquerque
Meet your Guide at the only water fountain in the main square of Plateau in Praia (also known as Alexandro Alburguergue Square). It is very small and all taxi drivers or anyone knows here. The square is surrounded by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Town Hall and the Palace of Justice.
Return
Sucupira Market
The tour will end at the largest local market in the country, Sucupira Market. From here the guide will help you take a public bus or taxi to return to your accommodation.
Itinerary
1
Praia
Meet your guide at the meeting point in the center Alexandre Albuquerque Square
15 minutes
2
Praia City Hall
Next, forward to the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square, the city main square which has a water fountain at the centre. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diverse range of local fresh organic fruits and vegetables.
1 hour
3
Monumento de Diogo Gomes
Visit the Diogo Gomes monument, who was the Cape Verde's discoverer, and learn the history of the island's discovery.
15 minutes
4
Mercado de Sucupira
Meet the locals and explore the largest souvenir market in the country, which has a big diversity of african souvenirs. Here the tour ends and the guide will help you getting back to your accommodation.
