Praia:Cidade Velha Plantations, Grogue Tasting and Fort Tour
ID: GYG1192000-1828721
Category:
Country: Chile
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Cidade Velha with a plantation walk, grogue tasting and lunch at Cabral and Martins, free time in town, and panoramic views from São Filipe Fort.
Discover the cultural heart of Santiago on a full day experience in Cidade Velha, the oldest city in Cape Verde. Begin with a relaxed walk through lush plantations filled with banana and papaya trees, enjoying the greenery and the slower rhythm of local life.
Next, visit the family run Cabral and Martins for an authentic look at artisanal grogue production. Learn about sugarcane, explore the plantation and production area, and enjoy a guided tasting. The experience continues with a generous lunch in a warm, local setting, making this stop a true highlight of the day.
After lunch, head to Cidade Velha and explore its historic streets at your own pace with time to take photos and soak up the atmosphere. Finish with two iconic sights: the famous Banana Street and São Filipe Fort, where you’ll take in panoramic coastal views before returning to Praia.
Highlights
- Walk through lush banana and papaya plantations
- Taste artisanal grogue and learn the craft at a family run distillery
- Enjoy a generous local lunch in a warm setting
- Wander the historic streets of Cidade Velha at your own pace
- Take in panoramic ocean views from São Filipe Fort
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pickup & drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Praia
- Local guide that speaks Dutch, English, French, or Portuguese
- Entrance to São Filipe Fort
- Visit to Cabral and Martins (plantation and production tour)
- Grogue tasting
- Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Drinks outside of the included lunch
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
