Get picked up at your accommodation in Praia, them depart to the Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse. Take stunning pictures from the top of the lighthouse, surrounded by big cannons installed to protect the island from the attack of famous pirates such as Francis Drake and Jacques Cassard.  Next, forward to the historical center of Plateau and start the walking tour through the Jaime Mota Military Barracks, passing by the Presidential Palace, and the Alexandre Albuquerque Square. In the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), meet locals and find a diverse range of local fruits and vegetables. Explore the largest souvenir market to be found in Cape Verde, Sucupira Market.  Find a little bit of everything and experience the daily life of a Cape Verdean family. Finish the tour with special touch of the local gastronomy at Casa Katxupa. There, eat the real country’s national dish, Katxupa, the most famous dish ever made in Cape Verde.