Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour
Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Praia and set off on our tour of Cape Verde's capital.
Our first stop will be at the Doña María Pía Lighthouse, which is located on Santiago Island's southernmost tip. From the base of the lighthouse, we'll be able to see incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean. We'll then head to the Plateau neighbourhood and take a walking tour around Praia's historic centre. We'll stroll around the Alexandre Albuquerque Square, where we'll see find the Presidential Palace, the Church of Our Lady of Grace and the Jaime Mota Barracks.
Next to the square we'll also find the Praia Municipal Market, which has abundant fruit and vegetable stalls. We'll then visit the Sucupira Market, which is dedicated to local handicrafts. After the markets, we'll drive to Cidade Velha: an ancient Portuguese settlement located on Santiago Island's breathtaking southern coast.
The ruins of Cidade Velha have been declared a World Heritage Site, and are also one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. You'll soon see that they're definitely worthy of the titles as we visit the remains of the ancient cathedral and the Fuerte Real de São Filipe.
We'll then head to the Church of Our Lady of Rosário, the convent of São Francisco and the Pelourinho, which was the former slave market square.
At the end of the tour, we'll return to your hotel in Praia, where we'll arrive after 4 hours of fun!
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bus transport
English speaking guide
Tickets to all the visited monuments
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Bu Country Tours
Corporate name: Bu Country Turismo SU Lda
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
