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A coastal town with stone walls and cannons overlooking the ocean. 1
A building with arched windows and a flag. 2
A stone monument in a village setting with parked cars and traditional buildings. 3
A coastal scene with a rocky shore, a boat with people on it, and a chicken and chick on the rocks. 4
A fruit market with various fruits like watermelons, apples, and oranges displayed under a covered area. 5
By Bu Country Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,092 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Praia historic center's wonderful colonial architecture
    • Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Explore the Royal Fortress on a tour with a certified guide
    • Take a walking tour and learn the history of slavery from your expert guide

Activity location

    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Shared Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
฿2,091.68 x 1 Adult฿2,091.68
Total
Price is ฿2,091.68
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off at Port of Praia
  • Inclusions
    Transport
  • Inclusions
    Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Small Group Tour
  • Inclusions
    Third-party insurance
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fee (€5 for Fortress)

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a pickup from the port of Praia and start the day with this historical tour to discover Santiago Island heritage sites. Get off your cruise ship and walk for 2 minutes until you reach the only exit from the small Porto da Praia.

    Meet your expert guide who will be waiting for you with your name on a sign, then head towards the historic centre of Plateau and take a guided tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, Presidential Palace, Praça Alexandre Albuquerque, to the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays).

    Next, move on to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, the former slave market and the famous Banana Street with its thatched houses.

    After learning about the local history, take a scenic drive back to Praia and the tour ends with drop-off at Praia Harbour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Praia
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde