CAPE VERDE
Cape Verde's classics.
The 9 assomada tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
5-hour Santiago cruise tour from Praia Port with a German guide, Batuque dance, village stops, and scenic photo breaks. $88.
“Sehr Informativ. Tolle deutsche Reiseführern. Viele Dank!”
7-hour van tour on Santiago with village stops, Serra Malagueta nature, a 1000m viewpoint, and Tarrafal beach swimming.
“Garcia est un guide extraordinaire. Découvrir l'île en sa compagnie était un privilège. Merci encore et je te souhaite un beau parcours de vie.”
Full-day minibus tour across Santiago for cruise passengers: markets, nature park views, Tarrafal beach time, and on-time return.
“toller Ausflug, bester Guide”
Full-day Santiago tour: Kapok tree, Assomada market, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal history and beach, Rabelados village, plantations.
“Nous avons passé une très belle journée. Notre guide n’était pas avare en explications et nous a fait partager l’histoire de ce beau pays. Je recommande cette excursion pour ceux et celles qui restent peu de temps à Santiago.”
Private 5-hour Santiago Island tour from Assomada with Eco Centro, Assomada markets, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach, and banana farms.
“Davvero interessante e bravo il ragazzo che fa da guida lungo l'isola. Parla perfettamente inglese. Molto educato ed amante di Santiago. Con lui ci siamo sentiti al sicuro lungo tutto il percorso. Se venite a Praia, prenotate!”
8 hours on Santiago Island with Eloisa’s family: Assomada market, couscous on a three-stone stove, sugar cane juice, dancing.
“We had an amazing day with Eloise and her family. All of them are very welcoming und fun. After making some delicious food for lunch, we did some traditional dancing with Eloise and her kids. We had loads of fun and learned a lot. We didn’t want the day to end.”
Boat to Aguas Belas Cave for a cave swim, then a black-sand beach BBQ. Pickup, guide, life jackets included in 4 hours.
“Everything was great. The tour, the boat trip, swimming in the cave, the barbecue... The tour guide, Edmilson, was really nice. He stopped at interesting spots for us to take pictures and talk about the places. He went out of his way to make everything as pleasant as possible. Just ask him anything, and if…”
Full-day tour of Santiago with market time, park panoramas, Tarrafal beach, and coconut water in Pedra Badejo, with pickup and a guide.
“Kan klart anbefales. Vi tog et smut fra Sal til Santiago der er meget anderledes end Sal. Her er grønt, bjergrigt og meget smukt.”
Private Santiago day trip: Maria Pia Lighthouse, Assomada Market, Serra Malagueta, Tarrafal Beach, and a concentration camp visit.
“The Santiago Island tour with Nelson was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience unforgettable. We explored beautiful spots and learned a lot about the island's history and wildlife. Highly recommend!”
