Get picked up from your accommodation in Praia, then head to the historic center of the Plateau and begin the walking tour from Santa Maria Fort. Take stunning pictures from the top surrounded by big cannons installed to protect the city from pirate attacks.
Continue to the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square. At the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet the locals and find a variety of local fruits and vegetables.
Next, explore Cape Verde's largest flee market, the Sucupira Market. There, find a little bit of everything and experience the daily life of the families: Cabo Verde, Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast among others.
The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
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Highlights
Discover the historic center of the Plateau and the Santa Maria Fort
Explore the Municipal Market and the Sucupira Market
Learn about the local culture and daily life of the people of Cape Verde
Itinerary
Product details
Discover the historic center of the Plateau on a guided walking tour of Praia. Visit the Santa Maria Fort, the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, and the Presidential Palace.
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What's included
Exploration of Municipal Market and Sucupira Market
Visit to Santa Maria Fort, Jaime Mota Military Barracks, and Presidential Palace
Walking tour of Plateau historic center
Drinks and lunch
Personal expenses
Pick up and Drop off
Traveller Information
Adult: Age 1 to 99
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 10:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 10:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
The Municipal Market is closed on Sundays
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected from the sun
Items recommended to bring:
Camera
Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Water
Not allowed items:
Smoking
Not suitable for:
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
Good to know:
Bring water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected from the sun
The Municipal Market is closed on Sundays
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
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