Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Explore Praia on a guided tour of the Municipal Market and the city major historical sites. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of slavery in the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.

What's Included

Pick- up and drop off at Praia harbor
Liability Insurance
Transportation
Professional Tour Guide
Entrance fee per person (€5 for Fortress)
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Cruise passengers must get off the Ship and walk for less than 2 minutes to find the Guide at the only exit of the small Port of Praia. The Guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Praia

    Get picked up at Port of Praia

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Quartel Jaime Mota

    Visit and learn a little about the history of the Jaime Mota barracks

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Presidential Palace

    Visit the presidential palace and enjoy its wonderful colonial architecture

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Praca Alexandre Albuquerque

    Discover the oldest square in the city of Praia.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mercado de Sucupira

    Explore Cape Verde's largest souvenir market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

    Discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Se Catedral

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Rue Banana

    The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Praia

    The tour ends with drop-off at Praia Harbor.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • Note that the Praia Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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