Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide
Description
Highlights
- Car Tours
- Ports of Call Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Historical Tours
- Additional fees
- Port Pickup
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Bus Tours
- Shore Excursions
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Portoghese, Inglese, Francese, Spagnolo
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- Liability insurance
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
- 1
Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cid
Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha.
15 min - 2
Explore the highlights of Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Sit
Explore the highlights of Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site that represents the cradle of Cape Verdean nation and culture.
25 min - 3
The Convent of São Francisco was built in the 17th century,
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.
25 min - 4
The first historical monument to be built in Cape Verde. It
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.
15 min - 5
At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and tast
At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and taste local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront.
30 min - 6
Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses.
Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses. It was the first street to be urbanized by the Portuguese in the tropics.
25 min - 7
Meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the
Meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
25 min - 8
Explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans
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.
25 min - 9
Take a guided walking tour of the São Felipe Fortress and di
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.
30 minAdmission not included - 10
The tour finishes with drop-off back to your hotel in Praia.
The tour finishes with drop-off back to your hotel in Praia.
15 min
Useful information
- 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
- If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address. Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-2 anni
- Bambino3-11 anni€33
- Adulto12-99 anni€45
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Available options
Shared Group Tour
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Pickup included
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