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 as well as its oldest city, which is now a World Heritage Site.

Praia & Cidade Velha Guided Tour

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Praia and begin the tour of Cape Verde's capital.

The first stop will be at the Doña María Pía Lighthouse, located on Santiago Island's southernmost tip, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. Following this, we'll explore the Plateau neighborhood with a walking tour around Praia's historic center, including Alexandre Albuquerque Square, where we will find the Presidential Palace, the Church of Our Lady of Grace, and the Jaime Mota Barracks.

Adjacent to the square is the Praia Municipal Market, which features various fruit and vegetable stalls. We will also visit the Sucupira Market, focused on local handicrafts. Next, we will drive to Cidade Velha, an ancient Portuguese settlement on Santiago Island's southern coast.

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

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

We will return to your hotel in Praia after 4 hours.