Old Town and Heritage Plateau Historic Tour with Local Guide

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About this activity

There are places you don’t visit with your eyes alone. Visit with the soul.

Imagine standing in front of the blue infinity, feeling the same wind that for centuries blows stories of courage and longing. Imagine putting your feet where one day pages of pain were written, but also of endurance and hope. Imagine walking through ancient streets, where every stone holds memories that time has not erased.

Here, silence speaks. The breeze has secrets. And the heart shakes, in a mix of respect and admiration for everything that happened there.

We didn't just show him monuments. We have come to invite you to feel what few have the opportunity to feel: the true pulse of Cape Verde, the strength of a people who transformed suffering into beauty, pain into dance, longing into song.

This tour is for those looking for more than photos. It's for those who want to carry something that doesn't fit in the suitcase: a memory that stays stored in the chest forever.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 999 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Aventour Viagens e Turismo

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

What is included

Included

Included: Accredited local historian Guide
Included: Transport back and forth in a air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking in panoramic miradouro

Not included

Not included: Slots for the Guide (voluntary)
Not included: Personal Shopping and Crafts

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min

Start by the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, where you’ll walk colonial streets, get to know historic buildings, and enjoy a short stop to take photos of the capital’s main points.
Mercado de Sucupira

20 min

Then visit the lively Sucupira Market, the country’s largest popular market. Explore the benches full of crafts, clothes, spices and local products, interact with merchants and take the time to get to know the environment at your own pace.
Cidade Velha

3 hours

The experience continues in the Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first European settlement in the tropics. Walk through the stone streets, discover historical monuments, listen to stories about the colonial period, and enjoy time to explore, take photos, and appreciate the unique atmosphere of this place.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Kelly Guest House
Txada Hostel
Chambres D'Hotes
Barcelo Praia Cape Verde
LT Apart Hotel
Vivi Hotel
Paris Hotel
Francisco Mendes Airport
Urban Aparthotel
Dex Boutique Hotel
Praiaconfort
Residencial Nazare

and 23 more pickup points

The Guide will be identified with an Aventour shirt and will be waiting for the travellers with a sign with the name of the activity or the customer. At the time of the Reservation, confirm the exact pickup location.

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.