Explore the Royal Fortress on a tour with a certified guide
Take a walking tour and learn the history of slavery from your expert guide
Activity location
Praia
Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde
Meeting/Redemption Point
Praia
Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde
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Shared Group Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours3h
3h
English
Price details
€55.00 x 1 Adult€55.00
Total
Price is €55.00€55.00
includes taxes & fees
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions
Pickup and drop-off at Port of Praia
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Transport
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Tour Guide
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Small Group Tour
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Third-party insurance
Exclusions
Entrance fee (€5 for Fortress)
What you can expect
Enjoy a pickup from the port of Praia and start the day with this historical tour to discover Santiago Island heritage sites. Get off your cruise ship and walk for 2 minutes until you reach the only exit from the small Porto da Praia.
Meet your expert guide who will be waiting for you with your name on a sign, then head towards the historic centre of Plateau and take a guided tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, Presidential Palace, Praça Alexandre Albuquerque, to the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays).
Next, 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.
After learning about the local history, take a scenic drive back to Praia and the tour ends with drop-off at Praia Harbour.