Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

4.5
(8 reviews)

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

Discover Praia's historic center and its wonderful colonial architecture and learn the local history with a local tour guide. Visit local markets and and refresh yourself with local flavors in a restaurant overlooking the sea.

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Main course with fish or meat, rice, vegetables and water
Liability insurance
Transportation
Professional Tour Guide
Entrance fee (2 Euros/person for the Lighthouse)

Meeting and pickup

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

If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in Praia.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Praia

    Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia, then depart to Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Farol de D. Maria Pia

    Meet locals at the light house and take stunning pictures of the volcanic rocks and surrounding beaches. Please not that the €2 per person for Lighthouse is not included

    25 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    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. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diverse range of local fruits and vegetables. Explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, Sucupira Market. Finish the tour with a special touch of the local gastronomy in an authentic settlement. Enjoy a delicious lunch and get closer to the original soul of the city and its people.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Monumento de Diogo Gomes

    Learn the history of the island's discovery.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Praia

    The tour ends with disembarkation at your accommodation in Praia.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Supplied by Bu Country Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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4.5 Based on 8 8 reviews
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