Old Town and Heritage Plateau Historic Tour with Local Guide

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

There are places you don’t visit with your eyes alone. Visit with the soul.

Imagine standing in front of the blue infinity, feeling the same wind that for centuries blows stories of courage and longing. Imagine putting your feet where one day pages of pain were written, but also of endurance and hope. Imagine walking through ancient streets, where every stone holds memories that time has not erased.

Here, silence speaks. The breeze has secrets. And the heart shakes, in a mix of respect and admiration for everything that happened there.

We didn't just show him monuments. We have come to invite you to feel what few have the opportunity to feel: the true pulse of Cape Verde, the strength of a people who transformed suffering into beauty, pain into dance, longing into song.

This tour is for those looking for more than photos. It's for those who want to carry something that doesn't fit in the suitcase: a memory that stays stored in the chest forever.

What's Included

Accredited local historian Guide
Transport back and forth in a air-conditioned vehicle
Parking in panoramic miradouro
Slots for the Guide (voluntary)
Personal Shopping and Crafts

Meeting and pickup

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

The Guide will be identified with an Aventour shirt and will be waiting for the travellers with a sign with the name of the activity or the customer. At the time of the Reservation, confirm the exact pickup location.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start by the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, where you’ll walk colonial streets, get to know historic buildings, and enjoy a short stop to take photos of the capital’s main points.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mercado de Sucupira

    Then visit the lively Sucupira Market, the country’s largest popular market. Explore the benches full of crafts, clothes, spices and local products, interact with merchants and take the time to get to know the environment at your own pace.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cidade Velha

    The experience continues in the Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first European settlement in the tropics. Walk through the stone streets, discover historical monuments, listen to stories about the colonial period, and enjoy time to explore, take photos, and appreciate the unique atmosphere of this place.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Aventour Viagens e Turismo

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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