Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

5.0 (21 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation

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Portão de Nós Ilha - Cidade Velha — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cidade Velha — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Move like locals in this four hours tour, explore the Historic center of Plateau and all highlights of the first city built by Europeans in the sub-saran Africa (Cidade Velha). get to know the cradle of Cape Verdian history and culture, visit emblematic places filled with extraordinary stories.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Bu Country Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick up and drop off
Included: Guiding service
Included: Pontxi tasting
Included: Public transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Praia

Passing by

You will be picked up from your accommodation.
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque

one hour

After being picked up from your accommodation, lead to histórical center of plateau where you will do a small walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals, find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables.
Mercado de Sucupira

30 min

Explore the largest souvenirs market to be found in Cape Verde. After that, have a short drive toward Cidade Velha accompanied by a professional guide.
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

30 min Admission not included

Your next stop will be in cidade Velha you will do an easy walking until you reach the Real Fortress of São Felipe, Built originally to defend the city against pirate attacks, the fort makes an excellent viewing point from an altitude of 120 meters above sea level.
Se Catedral

30 min

You will follow to The Ruins of Sé Cathedral, the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral Built by Europeans, and see anglers returning from the sea with their traditional boats full of fresh fish.
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

one hour

You will visit the former slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, and finally, the Convent of São Francisco.
Praia

30 min

After this informative and historic tour, you will return to Praia and be dropped off at your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Rotterdam
Pensao City of Joy
Hotel Felicidade
Kelly Guest House
Txada Hostel
Chambres D'Hotes
Barcelo Praia Cape Verde
LT Apart Hotel
Paris Hotel
Urban Aparthotel
Dex Boutique Hotel
Praiaconfort

and 20 more pickup points

Pick-up from Hotels not in Praia are not included, if your Hotel is not in Praia it will be required an extra fee for pick-up.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The transfer from Praia to Cidade Velha and vice versa will be done in a mini public van, with capacity for up to 15 passengers, being necessary to wait for the capacity to depart.