Santiago Island: Highlights of Cidade Velha with Local Guide Shared Group Tour
ID: GYG344086-613616
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa: Cidade Velha. Enrich your knowledge of the history of colonization and slavery in Cape Verde, take in the city's highlights, and enjoy the views from the top of the Royal Fortress.
Explore the highlights of Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site that represents the cradle of Cape Verdean nation and culture, on this full 4-hour morning tour. After pickup from your accommodation in Praia, head to Cidade Velha. Your first visit will be to the Royal Fortress of São Filipe. Built originally to defend the city against pirate attacks, the fort makes an excellent viewing point from an altitude of 120 meters above sea level.
Next, explore the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral, and see fishermen returning from the water with their traditional boats full of fresh fish. Head to 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.
At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and taste some local delights in a typical restaurant right on the seafront. The tour finishes with drop-off back to your hotel in Praia.
Highlights
- Explore the birthplace of the Cape Verdean nation and culture
- See the fortress built to protect the island against pirates
- Visit the former slave market in Pelourinho
- Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African cathedral
- Choose between a shared group or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup from your accommodation in Praia.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Praia
- Transportation
- Liability insurance
- Guiding service
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee for fort (5 Euros/person)
- Personal expenses
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.
