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A coastal town with buildings, a harbor, and the sea. 1
A rural street with colorful buildings, a red truck, and a blue cart. 2
A building with a mural of a beach scene and a sign for 'Restaurante Old City.' 3
A historical fort with cannons, stone walls, and a clear sky. 4
A stone archway leading into a building. 5
By Aventour Viagens e Turismo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$119 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • There are places you don’t visit with your eyes alone. Visit with the soul.

    Imagine standing in front of the blue infinity, feeling the same wind that for centuries blows stories of courage and longing. Imagine putting your feet where one day pages of pain were written, but also of endurance and hope. Imagine walking through ancient streets, where every stone holds memories that time has not erased.

    Here, silence speaks. The breeze has secrets. And the heart shakes, in a mix of respect and admiration for everything that happened there.

    We didn't just show him monuments. We have come to invite you to feel what few have the opportunity to feel: the true pulse of Cape Verde, the strength of a people who transformed suffering into beauty, pain into dance, longing into song.

    This tour is for those looking for more than photos. It's for those who want to carry something that doesn't fit in the suitcase: a memory that stays stored in the chest forever.

Activity location

  • Plateau
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plateau
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Old Town: Historic Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$158.20 x 1 AdultNZ$158.20
Total
Price is NZ$158.20

Old Town: Historic Tour of the 5 Monuments

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Uma Refeição incluida
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$118.65 x 1 AdultNZ$118.65
Total
Price is NZ$118.65

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accredited local historian Guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport back and forth in a air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Parking in panoramic miradouro
  • Exclusions
    Slots for the Guide (voluntary)
  • Exclusions
    Personal Shopping and Crafts

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plateau

  • 40m
Start by the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, where you’ll walk colonial streets, get to know historic buildings, and enjoy a short stop to take photos of the capital’s main points.

Mercado de Sucupira

  • 20m
Then visit the lively Sucupira Market, the country’s largest popular market. Explore the benches full of crafts, clothes, spices and local products, interact with merchants and take the time to get to know the environment at your own pace.

Cidade Velha

  • 3h
The experience continues in the Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first European settlement in the tropics. Walk through the stone streets, discover historical monuments, listen to stories about the colonial period, and enjoy time to explore, take photos, and appreciate the unique atmosphere of this place.

Location

Activity location

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    Plateau
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plateau
    • Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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