Cidade Velha Day Trip

Discover the first Portuguese city in Africa. In Cidade Velha, you'll find a ruined cathedral, the old slave market, and a pirate-proof fort.

Cidade Velha Day Trip

Pickup is at around 9 am from your accommodation in Praia to visit Cidade Velha, the first Portuguese city in Africa. The tour includes a visit to the San Felipe Fort, located 120 meters above sea level, built to defend against pirate attacks, including one by Francis Drake.

In the city center, you'll see the ruins of the cathedral, which reflect the 16th century. The tour continues to the main square, formerly the slave market, where the Pelourinho is located, a site of public executions.

No visit to Cidade Velha is complete without exploring Banana street, known for its striking houses, and the fifteenth-century church of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Lunch follows at a local restaurant, featuring grilled fish, dessert, and coffee. The return journey to Praia will have you back at your hotel by around 3:30 pm.