Sao Filipe – Fogo Island
Excursion
Free
Duration
2h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 travellers
Booking code
INCL-SFL1
Travel back in time and discover the old times and colonial traditions.
Visit the market, heart of the city and social meeting point of citizens.
Learn of the culture at the Memory House.
Refreshment stops.
Enjoy the experince and learn about the history of S. Filipe City by going on a guided tour, you will see the colonial style houses, know as “Sobrados”, many of which have been restored. The walk also includes a visit to the municipal market where you will learn about the local fruits and vegetables. Visit S. Filipe Mother church and hear about the religion. In the “Memory House” and Museum, you will learn during your visit about the history in Cape Verde generally and especially in Fogo Island.
The old photos, equipment’s, objects, tools will tell you millions of stories. After your visit you will enjoy a coffee break with traditional drinks and snacks. You will visit little coffee house of local producer where you may also buy coffee.
Practical information
Practical information:
Language: English and Portuguese
Included: Local products, snacks and drinks
Remarks/requirements: Appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes
Walking information: The surface is plain, rocky, cobblestoned or on gravel paths
Wheelchair accessible: No
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