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10 Best Praia Tours In Cape Verde

Cape Verde's classics.

The 10 praia tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.

10 Best Praia Tours In Cape Verde

1-Day Tours, Island Highlights & Cultural Tours, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Street Art, Tour Reviews

Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip

1.Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip

From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers

2.From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers

★ 4.5

A 7-hour Santiago Island shore tour from Praia port with Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal swim, and local batuco and morna dance.

“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”

190 reviews7 hoursFrom $82by Visit Tarrafal

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May 29, 2026

City Tours, Guided, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour

3.Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour

★ 4.8

Guided 4-hour tour of Praia and Cidade Velha with Banana Street, UNESCO Pelourinho, and Fortaleza Real de São Filipe views.

“Amerigo nous a fait partager sa connaissance de l'histoire de son pays avec beaucoup de professionnalisme dans un français plus que correct. si vous en avez la possibilité demandez à faire le circuit "à l'envers"( comme nous avons dû le faire du fait des embouteillages du lundi matin): vous commencerez alors par Santiago "historique" et…”

80 reviews4 hoursFrom $53by Kapverden Tours

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May 29, 2026

Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Praia, Tour Reviews

Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

4.Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

★ 4.7

Hike Serra Malagueta and the Principal Valley, then enjoy a home-cooked lunch with locals and big east-coast views.

“Excellent service from guide and driver. Nice trekking experience and family meal. Attention! The trek is for people with a minimum of mountain experience since the trail is steep and rough”

64 reviews7 hoursFrom $111by Bu Country Tours

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May 29, 2026

City Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

5.Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

★ 4.8

Guided 4-hour hike from Praia through green valley farms to Cidade Velha, with the 400-year-old Baobab tree and bird spotting.

“Great tour with our great guide Antonio! We learned so much about the islands of Cabo Verde! The hike is not too hard, but beautiful! I would totally recommend this tour.”

53 reviews4 hoursFrom $53by Kapverden Tours

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May 29, 2026

Hiking & Trekking, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Santiago: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit to Cidade Velha

6.Santiago: Calabaceira Valley Trek & Visit to Cidade Velha

★ 4.8

Calabaceira Valley trek and UNESCO Cidade Velha on Santiago Island: lush hike, rum stop, and pirate-era views from São Filipe.

“Lovely trip and beautiful surroundings, Ivana, the guide, was extremely nice and friendly, absolutely recommended:)”

49 reviews4 hoursFrom $82by Bu Country Tours

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May 29, 2026

BBQ, Cruises & Boat Tours, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

From Praia: Boat Trip, Snorkeling, Cave & BBQ on the Beach

7.From Praia: Boat Trip, Snorkeling, Cave & BBQ on the Beach

★ 4.6

A 7-hour boat trip from Praia to Ribeira de Barca for cave snorkeling, volcanic rock sights, and a black-sand beach BBQ in Cape Verde.

“Très belle sortie avec le guide KID juste exceptionnel, ainsi qu’aux pêcheurs navigateur qui ont su manœuvré et nous faire découvrir de magnifiques côtes malgré la force de la mer Seul point négatif le repas pas au niveau de la description il n’y avait aucune boisson Bravo pour le reste et surtout les lieux visités”

45 reviews7 hoursFrom $129by Bu Country Tours

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May 29, 2026

Hiking & Trekking, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Santiago: Monte Tchota Natural Park to Pico d’Antónia Hike

8.Santiago: Monte Tchota Natural Park to Pico d’Antónia Hike

★ 4.8

Hike from Monte Tchota to Pico d’Antónia in 6 hours. Difficult climb with huge Santiago views, plus Maio and Fogo if clear.

“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”

43 reviews6 hoursFrom $100by Bu Country Tours

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May 29, 2026

1-Day Tours, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Discover Santiago island in 1 day

9.Discover Santiago island in 1 day

★ 5.0

1-day Santiago island loop from Praia: Assomada rock wonder, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach time, coastal road. Small group.

“We had a wonderful tour with José! We learned a lot about Cabo Verde, he taught us some local words and all about the local food and customs. Our driver (I've forgotten his name) drove very well and safely. We saw some beautiful scenery and lovely towns.”

39 reviewsFrom $92.92by Kapverden Tours

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May 29, 2026

Hiking & Trekking, Praia, Santiago Island Tours, Tour Reviews

Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach

10.Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach

★ 5.0

Guided Serra Malagueta hike with endemic nature stops, then Tarrafal Beach swim and picnic. Praia pickup for a small group.

“We had a great time and definitely can recommend the Tour! Due to the Tour being private the Guide is really flexible in what you do and fulfills all wishes!”

30 reviewsFrom $104.53by Bu Country Tours

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