Cidade Velha: Guided Tour with Breakfast and Lunch

Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cape Verde



Discover Cidade Velha on a guided tour with breakfast and lunch included. Visit Pelourinho, Fortaleza Real, and Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, and stroll along Rua Banana.

Highlights

  • Explore Cidade Velha on a guided tour with breakfast and lunch included
  • Visit the historic Pelourinho and learn about the town's colonial history
  • Admire panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean from Fortaleza Real
  • Stroll along Rua Banana, one of the oldest colonial streets in the tropics
  • Relax by the harbor and enjoy Cape Verdean coffee and local pastries

Description

Begin your day with breakfast at a local café overlooking the coast. Then, explore Pelourinho, the 16th-century marble pillory that symbolizes the town's colonial history. Next, visit Fortaleza Real de São Filipe for panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and learn about its role in defending the settlement from pirate attacks. Walk through the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, admiring cobbled streets, colonial buildings, and traditional homes. Visit Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, one of the oldest colonial churches in the world. Then, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Recommended dishes include cachupa, grilled fish, octopus rice, and fresh tropical fruit juice. After lunch, stroll along Rua Banana, considered one of the oldest colonial streets in the tropics. Visit the ruins of Sé Cathedral and learn about the early history of Christianity in Cape Verde. Relax by the small harbor and waterfront, enjoying the sea views and watching local fishing boats. Stop at a café for Cape Verdean coffee and local pastries before departing.

Includes

Professional tour guide Private ac car for entire tour activity Mineral bottle water All toll taxes and parking Entry tickets Lunch

Excludes

Any personal expense

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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