Private Tour

Tour Old City/Discover Old Town

From EUR 30

3.88

8 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Mobile ticket

Come see Santiago's Old Town, which is the birthplace of Cape Verdeanity. It is also the toponym of what was once the old city of Ribeira Grande, which was the capital of the Cape Verde archipelago for some centuries. It was the first city that the Portuguese had in Africa, in their adventure of discoveries. Hence it is a mandatory reference in the historical context of the islands of Cape Verde. Only the ruins that sadly lean over the archipelago's eternal blue sea remain, and they sleep under the weight of years of men's oblivion, and their visit had a driver with years of experience who will ensure that their journey is of quality, comfort and safety. .

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Options

Discover Old Town Tour

Old Town Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

3.88

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So Much To Learn - From Someone
Kit C,
Nov 6, 2024
- Viator
3.00
We didn't know what to expect for our half-day tour. We saw the list of sites in Old Town and got excited. After finding us (no Welcome sign as promised), our driver squeezed 4 people into his small sedan. As we drove along one of the people asked if there was anything to share of the areas we were driving through. He talked a little bit, but we didn't get much from him. Once we got to the fort in Old Town he walked ahead of us and shared information of what we walked through. We had to repeatedly tell him we couldn't hear him. We got to the point of asking questions as we saw things that interested us. But, we felt there was much more to learn. It was a hot day, we were squeezed in his small car and the air conditioner stopped working. When asked why he had such a small car for 4 people he replied that his larger car's air conditioner was broken. Ugh! Back on the ship I heard one person comment that the police officer that escorted her to the gate proudly told her party of the people in his country and it's history. Oh, to have had him as our tour guide! Our guide was a nice guy, sadly he wasn't engaged in his tour.
Not as expected and not as advertised
Jane B,
May 18, 2023
- Viator
2.00
We booked this tour in order to learn more about the island. The stated duration was approximately five hours. We were finished with the itinerary in 2.5 hours and were asked to pay more if we wanted to do something else. Our driver, Nelson, did not speak English very well so there was very little information given. The car was a small VW with no AC, so we drove with the windows down. All windows in the car were tinted so it would have been impossible to see out if the windows were not down. There was no bottled water available or offered. Overall it was not what was advertised.
Well-paced mix of old and new
Ardice H,
Nov 22, 2022
- Viator
5.00
Nelson was an excellent guide, very warm, and we had a great visit. The visit was well-paced, interesting, and comfortable. This tour was a good mix of the modern, traditional, and historical. At the end of our trip, Nelson recommended a good place for lunch. He has a great sense of humor, too.