Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals Shared Group Tour
ID: GYG344096-O-613636
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic center of Plateau and its marvelous colonial architecture. Enjoy a delicious lunch in an authentic atmosphere and get closer to the original soul of the city and its people.
Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia, them depart to the Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse. Take stunning pictures from the top of the lighthouse, surrounded by big cannons installed to protect the island from the attack of famous pirates such as Francis Drake and Jacques Cassard.
Next, forward to the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diverse range of local fruits and vegetables. Explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, Sucupira Market.
Finish the tour with a special touch of the local gastronomy in an authentic settlement. Enjoy a delicious lunch and get closer to the original soul of the city and its people. The tour ends with disembarkation at your accommodation in Praia.
Highlights
- Visit the Plateau and its colonial buildings
- See the municipal market with its variety of fruits and vegetables
- Get lost in Santiago Island's largest souvenir market
- Eat the most famous and traditional dish of Cape Verde
- Choose between a shared group or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour requires a moderate amount of walking
• Please bring Local currency for souvenirs shop, Hat, Comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
