Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
Description
Explore Praia on a guided tour of the Municipal Market and the city major historical sites. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of slavery in the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Get picked up at Port of Praia
Visit and learn a little about the history of the Jaime Mota barracks
Visit the presidential palace and enjoy its wonderful colonial architecture
Discover the oldest square in the city of Praia.
Explore Cape Verde's largest souvenir market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family.
Discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.
Explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by a panoramic view of the city center's colonial buildings from the top of Calhau fishing bay.
The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses
The tour ends with drop-off at Praia Harbor.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Cruise passengers must get off the Ship and walk for less than 2 minutes to find the Guide at the only exit of the small Port of Praia. The Guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen
- A small amount of walking is involved
- Note that the Praia Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays.
Reviews(10)
Outstanding Tour in Praia! Ricardo was an absolutely exceptional tour guide during my time in Praia. Extremely knowledgeable and a wonderfully pleasant young man, he made the experience truly memorable. What set Ricardo apart was the extra effort he took, especially after learning I am a travel writer. He went above and beyond to deeply introduce me to Cabo Verdean culture, sharing insights that were invaluable for my work. More than just a guide, Ricardo felt like a friend showing me his city and culture. His passion and warmth were infectious. I highly recommend booking a tour with Ricardo—he offers an enriching and authentic experience that you won't soon forget!
The tour of the Cidade Velha nad the fortress was good if a bit to long. Apoarently our guide thought our tour was only for the old city. However the_ did drop us off in the new city Praua and we wakled to the market,church and presidential palace.
Thank you Elzo All Dias for a wonderful tour of the island with the driver My Didi, who was a very careful and competent driver. We saw the key highlights and enjoyed some beautiful views. Elzo was very knowledgeable about the island - its history, terrain, plants, birds and geology. He spoke excellent English and was very enthusiastic.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about your tour with Elzo All Dias and driver My Didi from Bu CountryTours! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience exploring the island with them. Elzo's knowledge and enthusiasm, combined with My Didi's careful and competent driving, made for an unforgettable tour. We appreciate your choosing Bu CountryTours and look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future.
The old slave market and St. Franciscan monastery. The guide was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. The trip was very nicely organized and we have seen a lot of interesting things in Praia. Thank you BuTours for a wonderful experience.
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour of the old slave market and St. Franciscan monastery in Praia. Thanks for the positive feedback on our knowledgeable guide, good English, and the well-organized trip. Your experience means a lot to us. If you have specific highlights to share, we'd love to hear more. Thanks for choosing BuTours, and we look forward to hosting you again.
We had a very interesting tour with our guide Gibril. It was very much appreciated to visit us in particular at Citade Velha. It's really beautiful! Gibril was attentive, attentive, patient, very clear in his explanations... We thank him very much!
Nous vous remercions énormément pour votre reconnaissance. Chez Bu Country Tour, nous apprécions profondément votre choix et votre confiance en nos services. Nous travaillons dur pour offrir une expérience professionnelle et satisfaisante à nos clients. Gibril et toute l'équipe vous envoient un fort câlin et expriment leur gratitude d'avoir eu l'occasion de vous servir. Nous espérons sincèrement vous accueillir à nouveau à l'avenir. 💖🤗
Great tour with adorable guides! I recommend with my eyes closed! Arrangers and connoisseurs of their islands, you can count on them
Dear customer, We greatly appreciate your positive feedback about our tour on Santiago Island. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with our lovely guides. Thank you for the recommendation and for entrusting us to explore the wonders of the island. We look forward to welcoming you again on future adventures in Cape Verde. With gratitude, The Tourism Agency Team
Very interesting tour. Small and friendly group. The guide Maria was very attentive and helped us to get to know better the history and culture of Cape Verde.
Caro cliente, Agradecemos imensamente pelo seu feedback positivo sobre o nosso tour na Ilha de Santiago. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve uma experiência interessante e agradável, especialmente com o nosso pequeno e simpático grupo. Nossa guia Maria ficará encantada em saber que pôde ajudá-los a conhecer melhor a história e cultura de Cabo Verde. Agradecemos por escolher a nossa agência e esperamos recebê-lo novamente em futuras aventuras em nosso belo país. Com gratidão, A equipe da Agência de Turismo
Garcia was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, personable and flexible. We had an amazing time and wonderful memories of the island!
We appreciate your feedback. It's gratifying to know that you had an amazing time and made great memories of the island. We look forward to welcoming you again on future adventures. Thank you very much for your trust in our company!
We were traveling with Maria and Darcio and felt very comfortable with them from the first second. We visited the sights and got background information about them. We liked that they were very responsive to us and our needs (breakfast, breaks, personal concerns etc.). Maria and Darcio are humorous, personable and very hospitable guides, which we can only recommend! Thanks for the great last day in Cabo Verde :) txau e boa sort!
Wir danken Ihnen aufrichtig für Ihr Feedback! Wir schätzen unsere Kunden sehr und Ihr Komfort und Ihre Zufriedenheit stehen bei uns immer an erster Stelle. Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute und hoffen, in Zukunft weitere unvergessliche Momente miteinander teilen zu können. Vielen Dank, dass Sie unser Team als Ihre Guides in Kap Verde gewählt haben! Wir wünschen Ihnen ebenfalls viel Glück!
