Praia historic walking tour with lunch and locals

You'll eat lunch in a local settlement, not a tourist restaurant.

A guided walking tour of Praia's historic center with a local guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, including pickup from your accommodation, a market visit, and a main course lunch with water. The tour covers the Plateau district, Jaime Mota Military Barracks, the Presidential Palace, and both the Municipal and Sucupira markets, ending with a meal in an authentic local spot overlooking the sea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Praia's historic sites and lunch

• Pick up at accommodation
• Depart to Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse
• Meet locals and take photos at lighthouse
• Walk through Plateau historic center
• Visit Jaime Mota Military Barracks
• Pass Presidential Palace and Alexandre Albuquerque Square
• Explore Municipal Market and Sucupira Market
• Enjoy lunch with locals
• Learn island discovery history
• Return to accommodation

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your accommodation and a stop at Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse, where you can photograph the volcanic rocks and surrounding beaches (the €2 lighthouse entrance is separate). From there you walk through Praia's Plateau district, passing the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, the Presidential Palace, and Alexandre Albuquerque Square. The Municipal Market, closed Sundays, is where locals shop for fruits and vegetables. The Sucupira Market is the largest souvenir market in Cape Verde.

Lunch happens in an authentic local settlement with a view of the sea, and includes your choice of fish or meat with rice, vegetables, and water. The guide walks you through the island's discovery history as part of the route. Transportation, the guide, and your return to the accommodation are all included. You'll cover a moderate amount of ground on foot.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
• professional guide.
• transportation between sites.
• main course lunch with fish or meat, rice, vegetables and water.
• liability insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared Group TourUp to 8 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00Pickup is included

Private TourUp to 10 people · Guide in 4 languages · 10:00Private pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 2.27

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bu Country Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want the guide's attention focused on your group and your own pace through the markets. Choose the shared group tour to travel with other visitors and split the cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the price for this tour?

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, the professional guide, transportation between stops, and a main course lunch with water are included. The €2 entrance fee for Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse is separate.

How much walking is involved?

A moderate amount of walking covers the Plateau district, the military barracks, the palace grounds, and both markets. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Can I book this as a private tour or a shared group tour?

Both options are available. You choose at checkout. Private tours are just your group, while shared group tours travel with other visitors.