Praia Walking Tour Local Markets and Historic Buildings
Description
Meet your local tour guide and discover the city center of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Learn the history of the city's settlements, walk through the colonial buildings, and experience the daily life of the locals. You will also visit the local market, taste local organic fruits at your own expenses, and have opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. The tour starts at the Alexandre Albuquerque Square and ends at Cape Verde's largest souvenir market.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the meeting point in the center Alexandre Albuquerque Square
Next, forward to the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square, the city main square which has a water fountain at the centre. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diverse range of local fresh organic fruits and vegetables.
Visit the Diogo Gomes monument, who was the Cape Verde's discoverer, and learn the history of the island's discovery.
Meet the locals and explore the largest souvenir market in the country, which has a big diversity of african souvenirs. Here the tour ends and the guide will help you getting back to your accommodation.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Reviews(1)
After a mix up with another couple mistakenly taking our guide, we were underway for our tour. Elder was super friendly & informed us of the history & culture of this interesting city. It was well paced & he kept to our tight schedule.
