Praia Walking Tour Local Markets and Historic Buildings

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Meet your local tour guide and discover the city center of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Learn the history of the city's settlements, walk through the colonial buildings, and experience the daily life of the locals.
You will also visit the local market, taste local organic fruits at your own expenses, and have opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. The tour starts at the Alexandre Albuquerque Square and ends at Cape Verde's largest souvenir market.

What's Included

Liability insurance
Professional Tour Guide
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your Guide at the only water fountain in the main square of Plateau in Praia (also known as Alexandro Alburguergue Square). It is very small and all taxi drivers or anyone knows here. The square is surrounded by the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, the Town Hall and the Palace of Justice.

End point

The tour will end at the largest local market in the country, Sucupira Market. From here the guide will help you take a public bus or taxi to return to your accommodation.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Praia

    Meet your guide at the meeting point in the center Alexandre Albuquerque Square

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Praia City Hall

    Next, forward to the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square, the city main square which has a water fountain at the centre. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diverse range of local fresh organic fruits and vegetables.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Monumento de Diogo Gomes

    Visit the Diogo Gomes monument, who was the Cape Verde's discoverer, and learn the history of the island's discovery.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mercado de Sucupira

    Meet the locals and explore the largest souvenir market in the country, which has a big diversity of african souvenirs. Here the tour ends and the guide will help you getting back to your accommodation.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Supplied by Bu Country Tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Shopping Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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