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Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
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Date of use
2026-10-20
2026-10-21
2026-10-22
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Shared Group Tour|08:30 (08:30)
FromUS$5,611.14
Private Tour|08:30 (08:30)
FromUS$10,460.29
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Praia
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Free entry
Start with pick up from your accommodation.
10 minutes
Praia City Hall Details
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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
Mercado de Sucupira
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Free entry
Here meet locals and find a diversity of local fruits and vegetables. Afterwards, explore Cape Verde's largest souvenir market, the Sucupira Market, and experience the daily life of the Cape Verdean family.
30 minutes
Cidade Velha
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Free entry
Move on to Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, the former slave market and the famous Banana Street with its thatched houses.
20 minutes
São Filipe Royal Fortress Details
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Visit the Fortress Real the São Filipe that was built in 1587, to defend the city by the pirates attacks.
Please note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
40 minutes
Sé Cathedral (ruins) Details
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Discover the ruins of the first sub-Saharan African Cathedral the only one cathedral of the country,
15 minutes
Pelourinho Details
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Visit the former slave market in Pilourinho, was a symbol of municipal power, on the pass.
15 minutes
Rue Banana Details
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Visit the famous Banana Street with its traditional houses, and meet local fishermen.
20 minutes
Praia
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After a memorable day, your tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
20 minutes
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