Title: Things to Do in Praia in 2026 | Expedia.com [Praia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Praia.dx2936)[Hotels in Praia](https://expedia.com/Praia-Hotels.d2936.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Praia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Praia.d2936.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Praia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Praia.d2936.Car-Rental-Guide)[Praia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Praia.d2936.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Praia ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Praia Types of activities Where to stay [Praia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Praia.dx2936) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Praia city in Santiago - Capital of Cape Verde Islands - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/05c11792-bd8c-461b-b76c-0421b6dc7917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/fc27be13-e25c-4fb3-a4b5-79a8962080e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![African graffiti. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/11c4bb4d-4556-48b7-84b7-df3103ce3f6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Praia Attractions Whatever you're into, Praia has lots up its sleeve for you. With fun-filled adventures, impressive tourist attractions and local culinary delights, this dynamic national capital promises a truly memorable time. Explore the sights of Praia with some popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=2936&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or try out our list of {69 fun activities in Praia [fun activities in Praia](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=2936&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Praia ### Tours & day trips [See all 66 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=2936&location=Praia&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170048/713ecee1-3e40-4e4d-9efc-290930cc9b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture 1h 30m 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925400/c7f50182-8d41-4dc1-ba79-a88a2497e8cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour 4h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46047714/4ff7fe76-e814-4ec9-82d7-2c0686e9fe8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day 8h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711868/b47743bb-a7bb-49cf-a152-889a0a4833cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip 8h 9.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![From Praia: Explore the island with local Tour guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144546/f78749d9-ec6c-4ae9-9889-ff15017368de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Explore the island with local Tour guide 8h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-explore-santiago-island.a48144546.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46213273/a1d2d7b1-81b1-4dc2-860a-36babfbb2fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Create your own artesanal pottery with locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47675871/a8142ef7-54cf-43c1-a1d5-35aa2fefb47a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Create your own artesanal pottery with locals 4h Free cancellation available $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/create-your-own-artesanal-pottery-with-locals.a47675871.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3412664/0b855766-64b5-42cb-94d0-7c4e38350af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available $1,309 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-verde-the-royal-routes-of-santiago-island-4-days.a3412664.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48075519/cb2b129f-92ca-494d-bf54-1e033250c5e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers 7h 8.4/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![City Tour in Santiago Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2088147/bf1f2289-ca82-4737-b64b-e7de4f3ae21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Tour in Santiago Island 3h 20m Free cancellation available $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-tour-in-santiago-island.a2088147.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=2936&location=Praia&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![From Praia: Explore the island with local Tour guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144546/f78749d9-ec6c-4ae9-9889-ff15017368de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Explore the island with local Tour guide 8h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-explore-santiago-island.a48144546.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830351/4e26b7df-5003-45ab-9f64-7e12e2d8d91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture 9h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-island-tour.a47830351.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48021538/6448b2d5-1b21-4162-854b-69dbec78a799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue 4h Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boat-trip-to-aguas-belas-cavebarbecue.a48021538.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003844/653081ab-9aeb-4c96-8ebf-36644a8b8929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure 4h Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-black-sand-beach-and-the-incredible-natural-pool.a51003844.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2878754/511ff254-3d86-4f18-a513-499ef9e7915c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail 4h 15m Free cancellation available $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiking-to-gongon-valley.a2878754.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Discover the Black Sand Beach+the Natural Pool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48100668/56a781ea-3ee3-49bd-8dc7-3b20e256eb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the Black Sand Beach+the Natural Pool 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-the-black-sand-beachthe-natural-pool.a48100668.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park - Pico D’Antónia (1394m) - Longueira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1490430/b518122f-aa4d-4f63-8528-6e154d205afe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park - Pico D’Antónia (1394m) - Longueira 6h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiking-monte-tchota-natural-park-pico-dantonia-1394m-longueira.a1490430.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475449/45fee860-0910-4a14-b532-9b60885a013d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack 9d 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $2,055 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-verde-green-escape-to-santiago-nature-beach-9-days-pack.a3475449.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Best Pottery Class on Santiago Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48061944/4d0f0569-836d-4629-88bc-962eddaabc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best Pottery Class on Santiago Island 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/best-pottery-class-on-santiago-island.a48061944.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48073462/4dea95f2-5e2a-4762-9454-7340dc2da0cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community 5h Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiking-serra-malagueta-mato-correiavisit-rabelados-village.a48073462.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=2936&location=Praia&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830351/4e26b7df-5003-45ab-9f64-7e12e2d8d91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture 9h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-island-tour.a47830351.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47918293/c8431708-030d-485e-9c2a-bfdd886e9411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal 4h Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiking-ribeira-principal.a47918293.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Santiago: Explore the island of Santiago on a full, panoramic tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52124078/cc3640f0-1105-4edc-bf4c-e2f7e45c5bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago: Explore the island of Santiago on a full, panoramic tour 8h Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-whole-island-on-a-magnificent-1-day-tour.a52124078.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![From the Beach: Visit the Coconut and Banana Plantation & Botanical Garden ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51696824/ca23b0dc-7387-44e4-ac1d-3137b2d5bc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From the Beach: Visit the Coconut and Banana Plantation & Botanical Garden ... 4h Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-visit-the-largest-banana-and-coconut-plantation-botanical-garden.a51696824.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![From Praia: Assomada Tour and Traditional Cape Verdean Cooking Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52018296/91b64911-e8d7-46d0-a9ef-b7e8c9846d7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Assomada Tour and Traditional Cape Verdean Cooking Workshop 6h Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-praia-assomada-tour-and-traditional-cape-verdean-cooking-workshop.a52018296.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![Discover traditional Cape Verdean cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52154220/02c4592b-5d92-4113-8872-96d87b86a696.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover traditional Cape Verdean cuisine 7h Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-traditional-cape-verdean-cuisine.a52154220.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ![From Praia: City Tour & a meal with a local family.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51728554/c993a9b1-068a-4ddd-a0e1-85fadff83fb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: City Tour & a meal with a local family. 5h Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-praia-city-tour-a-meal-with-a-local-family.a51728554.activity-details?&rid=2936&location=Praia&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Praia | Number of things to do | 69 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details): $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour](/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details)[Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details)[Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.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) | | Under $25 | [Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](/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)[Transfer from Praias airport to the hotel - Praia, Santiago](/things-to-do/transfer-from-praias-airport-to-the-hotel-praia-santiago.a52190939.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 Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach](/things-to-do/santiago-island-experience.a2879218.activity-details)[Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde](/things-to-do/private-tour-in-praia-cape-verde.a44826213.activity-details) | ## What to do in Praia - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Praia There's no need to give your credit card a workout in Praia. The following won't even cost a dollar. **Prainha Beach** \- Inhale the sea air and watch the waves lapping against the shore at this coastal spot. ### Things to Do in Praia with Kids There are plenty of fun activities to do with the kids in and near Praia. Keep the gang happy with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=2936&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Praia? [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 Praia #### Prainha Beach 4/5(6 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Prainha Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Prainha-Beach-Praia.d553248621555560198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Quebra Canela Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Quebra-Canela-Praia.d553248635939575967.Vacation-Attraction) #### Market 4/5(7 reviews) You can do some window-shopping at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dona María Pia Lighthouse 4/5(3 reviews) Dona María Pia Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Praia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Dona-Maria-Pia-Lighthouse-Praia.d553248635975977737.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estadio da Varzea 3/5(1 review) Catch an event at Estadio da Varzea during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museu Etnográfico de Praia You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museu Etnográfico de Praia during your travels in Praia. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Museu-Etnografico-De-Praia-Praia.d553248621532404088.Vacation-Attraction) #### Centro Cultural Português Enjoy an outing to Centro Cultural Português during your stay in Praia. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Centro-Cultural-Portugues-Praia.d1001622629825998848.Vacation-Attraction) #### Alexandre Albuquerque Square Find out about the history of Praia when you spend time at Alexandre Albuquerque Square. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Alexandre-Albuquerque-Square-Praia.d955050806202073088.Vacation-Attraction) #### Praia City Hall After visiting Praia City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Praia. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Praia-City-Hall-Praia.d955052622640304128.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Praia ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terra Branca While Terra Branca might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio da Varzea and Market. [](https://expedia.com/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Praia.dx2936.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- 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 Praia ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cidade Velha ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Praia worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Praia? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Praia? ### Is three days enough to stay in Praia? ### Is Praia a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Praia 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) > - 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