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People at a fruit stand with large bins of oranges and lemons, under red umbrellas. 2
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Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide

By Bu Country Tours
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 56 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Enrich your knowledge of the history of colonization and slavery in Cape Verde, and take in the city's highlights.

Activity location

  • Praia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Check availability

Shared Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
CHF 51.48 x 1 AdultCHF 51.48
Paid at activityCHF 4.68
Total
Price is CHF 56.16
Until Wed, 12 Aug

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Private
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
CHF 93.60 x 1 AdultCHF 93.60
Paid at activityCHF 4.68
Total
Price is CHF 98.28
Until Wed, 12 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Liability insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and sunscreen
  • A moderate walking is involved

Activity itinerary

Praia

  • 15m
Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha.

Cidade Velha

  • 25m
Explore the highlights of Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site that represents the cradle of Cape Verdean nation and culture.

Convento de Sao Francisco

  • 25m
The Convent of São Francisco was built in the 17th century, and it has served as housing for the Franciscan order and a training center for priests.

Nossa Senhora do Rosário church

  • 15m
The first historical monument to be built in Cape Verde. It is an important church visited by columbus and Vasco da Gama before sailing on to remote lands.

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

  • 30m
At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront.

Rue Banana

  • 25m
Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses. It was the first street to be urbanized by the Portuguese in the tropics.

Pelourinho

  • 25m
Meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.

Se Catedral

  • 25m
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.

Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Take a guided walking tour of the São Felipe Fortress and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks. Please not that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.

Praia

  • 15m
The tour finishes with drop-off back to your hotel in Praia.

Location

Activity location

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    Praia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Praia
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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