4 Historical Tours in Cape Verde to Build a Day Around

1.Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $68Our pick

See Praia’s Plateau, Sucupira Market, and UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha in about four hours. Your guide, possibly including Alex, Ivana, Elton, or Elisandro, explains Cape Verdean history and culture, with hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off included.

“Everything was perfect, two experienced guides, Very well prepared in the history of Cabo Verde, very pleased with everything”

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2.Guided City tour Praia with Cidade Velha (World Heritage)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $58Best value

Spend 3 to 4 hours touring Praia and Cidade Velha with a guide such as Edson, Orlando, José, or another Kapverden Tours host. Visit two markets, the main church, Praia’s central square, and the former colonial capital, with pickup and groups limited to six.

“Edson was a great guide, very knowledgeable and perfect English. The tour took us to the main historical parts of the city and it was very helpful to learn about the history of Cabo Verde”

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3.Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $88

Let a local guide lead you from Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse through Plateau’s colonial center, Municipal Market, and Sucupira Market. You’ll hear Praia’s story, see street art, and finish with a Cape Verdean meal of fish or meat, rice, vegetables, and water. Choose a shared or private outing.

“Wir wurden vom Führer zunächst durch Praia geführt. Es wurden viele Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt. Danach ging es auf den Markt, danach zu einem privaten Kochevent in den Bergen. Das anschließende gemeinsame Essen mit den Gastgebern hat uns sehr gefallen.”

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4.Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $64

Travel by private, climate-controlled minivan from Praia Harbor to Praia and Cidade Velha. Your guide covers the Sucupira market, colonial squares, Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, the first European cathedral in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Banana Street. Guides may include Elzo, Garcia, or Elisandro.

“Garcia was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, personable and flexible. We had an amazing time and wonderful memories of the island!”

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