Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
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About the Activity
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.3 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick- up and drop off at Praia harbor
Liability Insurance
Transportation
Professional Tour Guide
Entrance fee per person (€5 for Fortress)
Personal expenses
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Locations in the itinerary
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Quartel Jaime Mota
Av. Andrade Corvo, Praia, Cape VerdeVisit and learn a little about the history of the Jaime Mota barracks10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Presidential Palace
R. Pedro Alvares Cabral, Praia, Cape VerdeVisit the presidential palace and enjoy its wonderful colonial architecture 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque & Av Amilcar Cabral, Praia, Cape VerdeDiscover the oldest square in the city of Praia.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Mercado de Sucupira
Im Viertel Varzea, , Praia, Cape VerdeExplore Cape Verde's largest souvenir market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Rua de Forteleza, , Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, 7629Discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Se Catedral
Einfahrtsstrasse von Praia nach Cidade Velha, , Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, 7629Explore 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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Rue Banana
Cidade Velha, Cape VerdeThe walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- 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.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Cape_Verde time to receive 100% refund.
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