Guided City Walk through Praia

This guided city walk shows you Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on foot in about two hours. Indeed, the city is the political and economic centre of the islands and famous for its lively African markets. Moreover, tradition and modern life sit side by side in every street.

Markets and Landmarks of the Capital

Your guide leads you through the main vegetable and food markets, where the daily life of the city is on full display. Here you see the range of Cape Verdean produce and how people shop and cook. Afterwards, you visit the most important religious landmark of the town, a symbol of its cultural heritage. Above all, the stories your guide shares bring the history of the capital to life.

Tour Highlights

• The busy vegetable and food markets
• The main religious landmark of the capital
• Historic and cultural corners of the old centre
• Insights into everyday Cape Verdean life

Good to Know

• Duration: about 2 hours on foot
• Comfortable shoes and a sun hat are advised
• Some cash is handy at the markets
• Small group with a friendly English-speaking guide

This tour is one of our excursions in Praia.