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Ilha de Santiago: visite cidade velha

Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde
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Duration

5 horas

Tipo de excursão

Daily Tour

Group Size

16 people

Languages

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Overview

Explore the city on a guided tour of the Cidade Velha main historical sites. This tour allows you to learn about the history of slavery and the cradle of the country’s civilisation.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of the cradle of Cape Verde,
  • Visit the first Portuguese city in Africa,
  • Explore the history of slavery,
  • Visit the ruins of the city's main landmarks.

Itinerary

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Enjoy an adventure on an excursion to the cradle of Cape Verdean civilisation accompanied by a local guide. The activity begins with pick-up from your accommodation or another location such as the harbour in the city of Praia. The visit to Cape Verde's most African and historic city begins with the fortress of São Filipe, where you can learn about the defence system against the pirates who attacked the island. This is followed by the ruins of the Sé Cathedral, the slave market in the centre of Pelourinho, Banana Street which leads to the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário and ends at the convent of São Filipe

Guide

Our tour guides are friendly and trained to ensure the safety of the group. They also speak English, French, Portuguese.

Pick up from your accommodation

We organise excursions from your hotel. You will be picked up at the time agreed on your voucher.

Additional information

not recommended to Wheelchair users
Not allowed to Excess baggage and Large suitcases or bags
not allowed to State of intoxication, Alcohol or drugs and Throwing garbage into the environment
wear sunglasses, sun cream.
follow all the recommendations in your accompanying guide.
protect the historical heritage during the excursion,
don't litter and respect the local culture

Included/Excluded

  • Tour guide service
  • Transport
  • Civil liability insurance
  • food and drinks
  • tickets

Tour's Location

Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde

FAQs

Where can I buy my voucher?
You can buy your voucher online or at the company’s excursion sales centres.
Can I travel with pets?
No
How can I pay for my tour?
Cash or credit card.
How far in advance should I book my place?
Whenever possible, up until the day before the tour.
Is it possible to take a closed group tour?
Yes, it is possible if you book in advance
If I miss my booked voucher, can I do the tour on another day?
Yes, you can.
How much time do I have to visit each of the places we stop at on your tours?
Free time varies between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on the place you want to visit.
Can I travel on your tours if I’m mobility impaired?
Yes, if you book in advance
Is it possible to book your tours online?
Yes. To do so, you should consult the information on the chosen tour available on the Internet.
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