Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
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Move like locals in this four hours tour, explore the Historic center of Plateau and all highlights of the first city built by Europeans in the sub-saran Africa (Cidade Velha). get to know the cradle of Cape Verdian history and culture, visit emblematic places filled with extraordinary stories.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The transfer from Praia to Cidade Velha and vice versa will be done in a mini public van, with capacity for up to 15 passengers, being necessary to wait for the capacity to depart.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Praia
You will be picked up from your accommodation.
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
After being picked up from your accommodation, lead to histórical center of plateau where you will do a small walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals, find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables.
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off
Guiding service
Pontxi tasting
Public transportation
Lunch
Personal expenses
Entrance fees
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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous tour of Praia and Cidade Velha
Simon T,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of Praia and Cidade Velha with a look at the history of the islands, the colonial Portuguese architecture and the warm and friendly people. Ivana was a great guide
Nice time with a good guide
ezwriter,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really nice tour with Allesandro. He was a very good driver, had a pleasant personality, and provided a lot of information about the various sights on the tour. The communication with the tour company was helpful and accurate. I would not hesitate to use this tour company and Allesandro again.
Very good tour
egresele,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ricardo is a very good and funny guide, with a lot of interesting details and stories to tell. Very good tour to know the city and its history! The company is very flexible and helpful.
Great half day tour
TrailBlazer783978,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver and guide were great. The guide was very patient and answered all our questions. He was very familiar with other islands so that helped with understanding the history of Cabo Verde and the different island cultures.
Great day, great guide
Lemonnierf,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice half day spent with our guide Cynthia, really top. Many explanations and information, listening to our requests and wishes, the visits are very interesting and the beautiful places we highly recommend
Intersting tour of praia historical cultural
deebsahara,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very nice friendly & instructive tour, getting counted story of discovery of cabo verde in 14ies century , by visiting this forteres , and green valley surrounding it, then visit of the old city president palace , & market, cultural & historical tour nicely accompagnied guided by ivana & driver who were realy friendly & profesionnal at the same time, i recommend a must do in Praia & for knowing the history of the country
They are very attentive to customers
lolis907,Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really like it is very familiar and the people who wear it are great and I have been repeating for 3 years and so I will continue doing fantastic
Friendly & professional cultural & historical tour
Saharianoss D,Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00very nice friendly & instructive tour, getting counted story of discovery of cabo verde in 14ies century , by visiting this forteres , and green valley surrounding it, then visit of the old city president palace , & market, cultural & historical tour nicely accompagnied guided by ivana & driver who were realy friendly & profesionnal at the same time, i recommend a must do in Praia & for knowing the history of the country
The tour was very well...
Elisa K,Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very well organised and thorough, and the team from Bu Country Tours was super accommodating and easy to communicate with. I was lucky enough to do this tour on my own with Alex, who taught me a lot about the culture and history of Cabo Verde. He was super informative and willing to answer all my questions, and he was generally a joy to spend the day with. Would absolutely recommend this tour!
Explore like a LOCAL!
KACH H,Oct 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After doing a full day Santiago Island Tour plus a workshop with Bu Country Tours, I had a second day well spent! This time, I explored Praia and the highlights of Cidade Velha, the country’s former capital. Maria, my guide and my photographer that day was such a fun lady to be with! Praia is such a wonderful city, full of colorful artworks on the houses and streets as well as full of sweet welcoming locals. It was indeed a great experience to dance and talk with them. Since Cidade Velha is the former capital of Cape Verde, there are a lot of places that can be explored here. We visited Fortaleza Real de Sao Filipe, Se Catedral, Pelourinho, Rua Banana, Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church, and Convento de Sao Francisco. This day tour is full of learnings! If you’re interested to learn more about Cape Verde’s history and culture, this tour is the perfect one for you!
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