Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
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Praia
Explore Praia on a guided tour of the Municipal Market and the city major historical sites. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of slavery in the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Praia - Get picked up at Port of Praia
- Quartel Jaime Mota - Visit and learn a little about the history of the Jaime Mota barracks
- Presidential Palace - Visit the presidential palace and enjoy its wonderful colonial architecture
- Praca Alexandre Albuquerque - Discover the oldest square in the city of Praia.
- Mercado de Sucupira - Explore Cape Verde’s largest souvenir market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family.
- Fortaleza Real de San Felipe - Discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.
- Se Catedral - 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.
- Rue Banana - The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses
- Praia - The tour ends with drop-off at Praia Harbor.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Praia harbor
- Liability Insurance included
- Comfortable transportation provided
- Guidance by a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee per person (€5 for Fortress)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen
- A small amount of walking is involved
- Note that the Praia Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays.
Location
Praia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Wojciech_l
Dec 6, 2023
Excellent and reliable - The old slave market and St. Franciscan monastery. The guide was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. The trip was very nicely organized and we have seen a lot of interesting things in Praia. Thank you BuTours for a wonderful experience.
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Martha_e
Dec 12, 2022
Great Guide and Beautiful Tour - Garcia was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, personable and flexible. We had an amazing time and wonderful memories of the island!
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