Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A small amount of walking is involved

Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen

Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays

No serious Medical conditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Liability insurance

Tour Guide

Transportation

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia

Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Praia

Start with pick up from your accommodation.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Praia City Hall

Depart towards the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, Presidential Palace, Alexandre Albuquerque Square, until the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays).

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Group Tour

Shared
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

Private Tour

Private
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Hidden gem of the Atlantic.
Joyce U,
Feb 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Elton is very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He gave us lots of time to take photos and even allowed us to purchase souvenirs at the market with no complains. Even gave us a quick break and had bbq chicken at the park. Also, got a chance to interact with the kids at the plaza. Advise for future Viator bookers: Bring water and do not leave it in the car, you’ll definitely need it. Don’t make the same mistake like us haha! Much respect to Ahérton as well for providing the transportation. He was an angel at the right place at the right time. He helped us out when we landed at the airport to get to our hotel because our driver didn’t show up and we do not know how to communicate Portuguese. Coincidentally, he was our driver on our tour guide. People in Praia Cape Verde are very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. Permitted to have more time to spend on the island, we would’ve. Thank you again for these hardworking folks!
Very nice guide
Arvind J,
Nov 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Though I was picked up a bit later than my scheduled time but my Guide Ivana was wonderful and made up for it. She was knowledgable, friendly and accomodating. It was a tour to see some major attractions of Praia. I recommend going on this tour. Thank you Ivana for a good tour.
Perfect
ionel B,
Oct 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Everything was perfect, two experienced guides, Very well prepared in the history of Cabo Verde, very pleased with everything
Excellent tour, but a bit lacking in some regards
Alyson K,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
4.00
I really enjoyed this tour and learning about the history and culture of Praia and Cidade Velha. Our guide was prompt, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. My only critique would be to include more about African history, contributions, and culture during the tour. It was heavily focused on Europe.
Best way to see Cape Verde!!
Thomas M,
Jul 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Experienced beautiful past of Cape Verde! Saw churches,convents Rua Banana… Thanks to Elisandro for the effort to make this tour memorable! I learned a lot from him regarding Cape Verde in general! OBRIGADO!