Guided Hike from Calabaceira to Cidade Velha with Local Coffee Break

Enjoy an authentic experience combining Cape Verdean nature, culture, and history, with a guided walk and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town.

Your day begins with a pick-up by the guide and driver at your hotel in the city of Praia or at the cruise port, where you will be warmly welcomed and given a brief presentation of the programme.

You will then proceed to the small and welcoming village of Calabaceira, located in the hills above the Old Town. Upon arrival, you will be invited to enjoy a coffee break with a local family, an excellent opportunity to learn about the customs and rural lifestyle of Cape Verde.

Then the guided walk begins along scenic trails that connect Calabaceira to Cidade Velha. During the hike, you will have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking natural landscapes overlooking the ocean and the surrounding valleys, discover the diversity of the local flora, including endemic plants, hear stories about rural life and the traditions of the region, and learn about the historical context of the former capital of Cape Verde.
Visit a local distillery and enjoy a tasting of the famous traditional grog. (Optional & extra 2€ per person)

Upon arriving in the Old Town, visit the famous Rua Banana, one of the first streets built by the Portuguese colonizers.
The Royal Fortress of St. Philip, with an impressive view over the city and the sea
Colonial churches and buildings that tell the storey of slavery and the Atlantic trade

At the end of the experience, you will be transported back to your hotel or starting point in the city of Praia.