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Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide
+12
3 horas
English - French - Portuguese - Spanish
Pickup available
Free cancellation if canceled at least 1 day before the start of the experience. 0 % of the reservation will be refunded if canceled 1 day or less before the start of the experience.
Description
Explore the highlights of Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site that represents the cradle of Cape Verdean nation and culture, on this 3-hour tour. Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha.
Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the São Felipe Fortress and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks. Next, explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by a panoramic view of the city center's colonial buildings from the top of Calhau fishing bay. After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory. The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses to the Convent of São Francisco.
Travel back in time, learn the history from your expert, walk on a black sand beach and meet local fishermen before a short trip back to Praia. After a memorable day, the tour finishes with a drop-off back to your hotel in Praia.
What should you know before you go?
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Note that a small amount of walking is involved.
- If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address.
- Shared group tour option is subject to a minimum of 2 participants. In the event that the minimum number is not met, we reserve the right to propose an alternative date; to charge an extra fee to run the trip privately or to cancel a customer’s booking for a full refund.
What to bring?
- Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes, a hat, sunscreen, and €5 for the entrance to the São Filipe Fortress
Included on booking:
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Transportation
- Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
- Liability insurance
Not included on booking:
- Entrance fee (€5 for the São Filipe Fortress)
Together let's take care of the environment and turn the future into a better destination. For a regenerative tourism.
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