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Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
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Praia
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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Please bring comfortable clothes, a hat and sunscreen
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A small amount of walking is involved
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Note that the Praia Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and the Fortress closed on holidays.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick- up and drop off at Praia harbor
Liability Insurance
Transportation
Professional Tour Guide
Entrance fee per person (€5 for Fortress)
Personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Praia
Get picked up at Port of Praia
5 minutes
2
Quartel Jaime Mota
Visit and learn a little about the history of the Jaime Mota barracks
10 minutes
3
Presidential Palace
Visit the presidential palace and enjoy its wonderful colonial architecture
10 minutes
4
Praca Alexandre Albuquerque
Discover the oldest square in the city of Praia.
25 minutes
5
Mercado de Sucupira
Explore Cape Verde's largest souvenir market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family.
30 minutes
6
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
Discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.
15 minutes
7
Se Catedral
Explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by a panoramic view of the city center's colonial buildings from the top of Calhau fishing bay.
10 minutes
8
Rue Banana
The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses
Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
(10) Reviews
Praia
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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.
