Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour

Explore Cape Verde's beauty and history on our Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour. You'll visit Cape Verde's capital and its oldest city, which is now a World Heritage Site.

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Praia to begin our tour of Cape Verde's capital.

The first stop will be at the Doña María Pía Lighthouse on the southern tip of Santiago Island, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. We will then proceed to the Plateau neighbourhood for a walking tour of Praia's historic centre, including Alexandre Albuquerque Square, where we will see the Presidential Palace, the Church of Our Lady of Grace, and the Jaime Mota Barracks.

Adjacent to the square is the Praia Municipal Market, known for its fruit and vegetable stalls, followed by a visit to the Sucupira Market, which specializes in local handicrafts. After the markets, we will drive to Cidade Velha, an ancient Portuguese settlement located on the southern coast of Santiago Island.

The ruins of Cidade Velha are a World Heritage Site and part of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. We will visit the remains of the ancient cathedral and the Fuerte Real de São Filipe.

Next, we will visit the Church of Our Lady of Rosário, the convent of São Francisco, and the Pelourinho, the former slave market square.

After approximately 4 hours, we will return you to your hotel in Praia.