Best Walking Tours in Praia

Discover the beauty of Praia on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Praia by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Praia

Discover Santiago island in 1 day in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (44 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 94.41

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

This tour was created for travelers with a short stay on the island, and seeks to maximize the places to visit on the island in a day trip, a mix of history, gastronomy, culture, and beautiful landscapes of the island's interior with breathtaking valleys and mountains and white sandy beaches.

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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (19 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 65.73

 

Move like locals in this four hours tour, explore the Historic center of Plateau and all highlights of the first city built by Europeans in the sub-saran Africa (Cidade Velha). get to know the cradle of Cape Verdian history and culture, visit emblematic places filled with extraordinary stories.

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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha  in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (19 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 83.65

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Enjoy a 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide. Admire the lush vegetation, and explore the history of the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site  in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (15 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 70.51

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Praia on a guided tour of the Municipal Market and the city major historical sites. Visit Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of slavery in the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals  in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 89.63

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover Praia's historic center and its wonderful colonial architecture and learn the local history with a local tour guide. Visit local markets and and refresh yourself with local flavors in a restaurant overlooking the sea.

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Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 65.73

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Explore the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, Cidade Velha, a World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture. Enrich your knowledge of the history of colonization and slavery in Cape Verde, and take in the city's highlights.

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Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 162.52

 

You will have an incredible day where you can refresh yourself while discovering places that will surprise your eyes. In the morning, you will be on a boat to discover one of the 7 wonders of Santiago Island. During the afternoon you can relax in the natural pool and on the long beach of fine black sand at Ribeira das Pratas.

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Banana Plantation / Black Sand Beach Experience in Praia

Praia , Cape Verde

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 83.65

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

This is a unique and authentic experience in Santiago Island, where you get to know the rural life of the islanders up close, with a short hike in the banana plantations and local fruit tastings like seasonal fruits such as coconuts, papaya, mango and sugar cane.

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Local Tips for Praia

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Praia at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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