Overview
Half-day tour to Cidade Velha, the first European city in the tropics and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk Rua Banana, visit the fortress and hear how Cape Verdean history began here.
Highlights
- № 01UNESCO World Heritage Site
- № 02Forte Real de São Filipe with ocean views
- № 03Rua Banana. The oldest street
- № 04The Pelourinho (pillory) and old cathedral ruins
Itinerary
Departure from Praia
Comfortable car transfer along the southern coast (~20 min).
Rua Banana
The oldest colonial street in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pelourinho & Cathedral
Symbolic monuments of the transatlantic history.
Forte Real de São Filipe
16th-century fortress with panoramic views over the bay.
Return to Praia
Drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Praia
- Local guide
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Fortress entrance fee (~€3)
- Food & drinks
Gallery
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Cidade Velha UNESCO
from €45 · Half day
