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Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
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Praia
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A small amount of walking is involved
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Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen
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Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays
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No serious Medical conditions
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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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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Tour Guide
Transportation
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
(19) Reviews
Praia
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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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Tour Guide
Transportation
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
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Praia
Start with pick up from your accommodation.
10 minutes
2
Praia 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 minutes
3
Mercado 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 minutes
4
Cidade Velha
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.
20 minutes
5
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
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.
40 minutes
6
Se Catedral
Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country,
15 minutes
7
Pelourinho
Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass.
15 minutes
8
Rue Banana
Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen.
20 minutes
9
Praia
After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
