Praia: Santiago Island Natural Park & Resistance Museum Tour Private Tour
ID: GYG436095-O-785872
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Learn about the history of slavery at the Resistance Museum, a former concentration camp and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Serra da Malagueta Natural Park and admire its natural landscapes.
Enjoy a pickup from your accommodation or Port of Praia and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, the former slave market and the famous Banana Street with its thatched houses.
Next, drive through the mountains with photo stops at the villages São Lourenço dos Órgãos, Picos, Assomada and Serra Malagueta Natural Park. Be dazzled by incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level, have a look at some endemic species before you arrive at the former Concentration Camp of Chão Bom, the current Museum of Resistance. Here, learn about the history of the former prisoners who fought against the Salazar regime and take a walking tour of the monuments.
After that, stop for a delicious lunch and then take a scenic drive back to Calheta and Santa Cruz. Enjoy a photo stop at the Valley of 1000 Palms in Pedra Badejo, cross plantations and beautiful volcanic landscapes before being dropped off at your initial start point.
Highlights
- Explore Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local guide
- Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral
- Visit the Museum of Resistance, a former concentration camp
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Note that the Fortress of São Filipe and the Museum are closed on public holidays. Therefore, the visit will only be on these days
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
