Title: Things to Do in Cidade Velha in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cidade Velha Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684)[Hotels in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Hotels.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cidade Velha Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cidade Velha ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cidade Velha Types of activities [Cidade Velha Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684) ![Aerial panoramic view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/9cd5c9b5-ebbf-4f33-a411-4679803490d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial panoramic view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/9cd5c9b5-ebbf-4f33-a411-4679803490d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/8f4d777f-611d-41ec-a813-5bc71d0f9381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha, Santiago , Kap Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/b2fed9c4-ceaa-48ed-9b2b-0740a4f5afa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Cidade Velha Attractions There are opportunities for fun all over Cidade Velha. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Cidade Velha | Number of things to do | 52 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details): $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour](/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details)[From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details)[From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details)[Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, church & Flavours](/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details)[Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](/things-to-do/shore-excursion-3-hour-guided-historic-tour-of-praia-cidade-velha.a2161312.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, church & Flavours](/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details)[Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details) | | With kids | [From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details)[From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details)[Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](/things-to-do/shore-excursion-3-hour-guided-historic-tour-of-praia-cidade-velha.a2161312.activity-details)[Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details)[Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach](/things-to-do/santiago-island-experience.a2879218.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cidade Velha - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Cidade Velha Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's a snap to occupy yourself in Cidade Velha without spending a penny. **Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario** \- Gain a better understanding of the local religion at this spiritual site. ### Things to Do in Cidade Velha with Kids There are plenty of fun things to do with the kids in and around Cidade Velha. Keep the crew happy with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6360684&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cidade Velha? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cidade Velha #### Royal Fortress of São Filipe 3/5(5 reviews) Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) #### São Francisco monastery and church 4/5(2 reviews) You can find out about the history of Cidade Velha with a stop at São Francisco monastery and church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Sao-Francisco-Monastery-And-Church-Cidade-Velha.d553248621532404083.Vacation-Attraction) #### Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario is just one of the places to see in Cidade Velha, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Cidade Velha ![Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/bafe99ec-e7c5-4e40-bd85-68e44491665d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cidade Velha worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cidade Velha? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cidade Velha? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cidade Velha? ### What are some activities to do in Cidade Velha with kids? > - [From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details) > - [From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details) > - [Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shore-excursion-3-hour-guided-historic-tour-of-praia-cidade-velha.a2161312.activity-details) > - [Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details) > - [Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-island-experience.a2879218.activity-details) ### What to do in Cidade Velha for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Cidade Velha? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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