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Stone houses and palm trees along Rua Banana in Cidade Velha, Santiago, Cape Verde
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Historic & Cultural Tour, From Today's Capital to the First Capital

Half day· from On request

Overview

A journey through the history and identity of Cape Verde, linking today's capital to the archipelago's first capital. From the energy of the modern capital to the historic roots of Cape Verde. An experience to discover the country through its most emblematic places.

Highlights

  • № 01The Plateau, Praia's historic centre
  • № 02Sucupira Market, Praia's largest informal market
  • № 03Cidade Velha, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Itinerary

  1. Plateau

    We start at the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia and the institutional, administrative and economic heart of Cape Verde. We'll walk its streets and main squares, discovering its architecture, urban life and role in the capital's development.

  2. Sucupira Market

    Next, Sucupira Market, Praia's largest informal market, where you'll feel up close the energy, colours and diversity of everyday Cape Verdean trade and life.

  3. Cidade Velha

    We finish in historic Cidade Velha, Cape Verde's former capital and a place of huge importance in world history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site where history, architecture and culture meet.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Transport

Gallery

  • Stone houses and palm trees along Rua Banana in Cidade Velha, Santiago, Cape Verde
  • Historic military barracks with blue window frames on the Plateau in Praia, Santiago
  • Cape Verde flag and historic cannons outside the Jaime Mota barracks in Praia
  • Circular fountain and shaded gardens on the Plateau in central Praia, Santiago
  • Stone walls and domed structure inside Forte Real de São Filipe in Cidade Velha
  • Historic cannon overlooking the Atlantic at Forte Real de São Filipe, Cidade Velha
  • Covered market stalls selling vegetables and groceries in Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde
  • Vendors and colorful produce inside a busy market hall in Praia, Santiago
  • Traditional volcanic stone houses with wooden doors in Cidade Velha, Santiago
  • Pebble beach, palm trees and coastal village at Cidade Velha on Santiago island

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Historic & Cultural Tour, From Today's Capital to the First Capital

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