CAPE VERDE · ISLAND
Cape Verde's classics.
The 10 santiago island tours travellers book most, with what each one is actually like, who runs it and what it costs.
From Praia, taste cuscuz and fidjós with locals, explore Assomada Market, ride to Serra Malagueta views, then swim at Tarrafal Beach.
“It was amazing, we have seen the countryside, villages, the mountains, the beach, tasted delicious local food. The island Santiago is so beautiful, and the guides are great, speak several languages, and have a lot of information to share.”
See Santiago’s markets, Serra Malagueta views, and Tarrafal beach on an 8-hour small-group tour from Praia for $70.
“Very nice trip to explore the most beautiful and interesting areas of the island in one day. Recommendable both for people who do not have much time on the island and would like to get a good impression of landscape and people, but also for those to explore the area and to find out where…”
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”
Small-group Santiago day trip from Praia with a family breakfast cooking class, Assomada Market, Serra de Malagueta views, and Tarrafal swim.
“I've loved to share my day with María Jesús and her driver. The tour was about 8 hours, though some time is spent in the car as the island is quite big. You can request the driver to stop to take pictures besides the spots they stop as part of the tour. It was a…”
Guided 4-hour tour of Praia and Cidade Velha with Banana Street, UNESCO Pelourinho, and Fortaleza Real de São Filipe views.
“Ofrece una visión completa de la capital y alrededores, recomendable para hacerte una idea de la ciudad”
Visit Santiago’s biggest banana-coconut plantation, then cook Cuscuz and Fidjós with a local family from Praia, with scenic views.
“Carlos war als Guide wirklich super: Egal ob Klopause / Getränk / Restaurantempfehlungen < alles wurde abgedeckt! Wir hatten das Glück die Tour zu zweit zu machen, sozusagen als "private Tour" & uns wurde viel über Land und Leute erklärt. Wir konnten Zuckerrohr probieren, Grogue und haben gehalten um Früchte zu kaufen (Soursup konnten wir…”
3-hour guided walk in Cidade Velha: fortress, cathedral ruins, slave market, and black-sand beach views. From $57.
“Our tour was great! Ricardo was super friendly and extremely well informed. He clearly has a lot of commitment to his work. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves”
Hike Serra Malagueta’s park, picnic outdoors, then unwind at Tarrafal Beach on Santiago Island. $106, 8 hours.
“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”
Guided 4-hour hike from Praia through green valley farms to Cidade Velha, with the 400-year-old Baobab tree and bird spotting.
“Leuke tour met geduldige en goed geïnformeerde gids”
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:)”
