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Portão de Nós Ilha - Cidade Velha
Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
Cidade Velha
Sé Cathedral
Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

By Bu Country Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$113 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Move like locals in this four hours tour, explore the Historic centre of Plateau and all highlights of the first city built by Europeans in the sub-saran Africa (Cidade Velha). get to know the cradle of Cape Verdian history and culture, visit emblematic places filled with extraordinary stories.

Activity location

  • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
    • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque & Av Amilcar Cabral
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
    • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque & Av Amilcar Cabral
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$113.15 x 1 AdultS$113.15

Total
Price is S$113.15
Until Sun, 17 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuiding service
  • What's includedWhat's includedPontxi tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedPublic transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The transfer from Praia to Cidade Velha and vice versa will be done in a mini public van, with capacity for up to 15 passengers, being necessary to wait for the capacity to depart.

Activity itinerary

Praia (Pass by)
You will be picked up from your accommodation.
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
  • 1h
After being picked up from your accommodation, lead to histórical centre of plateau where you will do a small walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals, find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables.
Mercado de Sucupira
  • 30m
Explore the largest souvenirs market to be found in Cape Verde. After that, have a short drive towards Cidade Velha accompanied by a professional guide.
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your next stop will be in cidade Velha you will do an easy walking until you reach the Real Fortress of São Felipe, Built originally to defend the city against pirate attacks, the fort makes an excellent viewing point from an altitude of 120 metres above sea level.
Se Catedral
  • 30m
You will follow to The Ruins of Sé Cathedral, the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral Built by Europeans, and see anglers returning from the sea with their traditional boats full of fresh fish.
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
  • 1h
You will visit the former slave market in Pelourinho, the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, and finally, the Convent of São Francisco.
Praia
  • 30m
After this informative and historic tour, you will return to Praia and be dropped off at your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPraca Alexandre Albuquerque
    • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque & Av Amilcar Cabral
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPraca Alexandre Albuquerque
    • Praca Alexandre Albuquerque & Av Amilcar Cabral
    • Praia, Cape Verde, Cape Verde

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