Full-Day Cidade Velha Walking Tour with Grogue Tasting

1 Day Duration

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About This Tour

Enjoy an interesting full-day excursion to the Ribeira of Cidade Velha. Explore the ancient ruins of the city, admire the picturesque views of canyons and green...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: Wear appropriate shoes and carry water.; No hiking during rainy days.

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What's Included

Guided tour

Not Included

Lunch
Transfer

Itinerary

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Day 01

Walk Through the Ribeira and Ruins of Cidade Velha

This walk plunges from a dry, impoverished village up on the escarpment down into the Ribeira of Cidade Velha, passing a few of the old city's important ruins before reaching the main square. This walk plunges from a dry, impoverished village up on the escarpment down into the Ribeira of Cidade Velha, passing a few of the old city's important ruins before reaching the main square. Head to Seward and find mango trees, papaya trees, palm trees, acacias, and mighty baobab trees. Head to Seward and find mango trees, papaya trees, palm trees, acacias, and mighty baobab trees. Follow the path and pass several distilleries. Follow the path and pass several distilleries. Taste a sample of the grogue, a Cape Verdean alcoholic beverage - an aguardiente made from sugarcane. Many owners enjoy demonstrating how their distillery operates, so feel free to inquire. Taste a sample of the grogue, a Cape Verdean alcoholic beverage - an aguardiente made from sugarcane. Many owners enjoy demonstrating how their distillery operates, so feel free to inquire. At the end of the valley, reach the main square of Cidade Velha. At the end of the valley, reach the main square of Cidade Velha. Note:Distance: 4 kmTime: 2 hours Note: Distance: 4 km Distance: 4 km Time: 2 hours Time: 2 hours