Cape Verde · SANTIAGO TOURS
Santiago holds the capital, the first colonial town in the tropics and the greenest hills in the country. These 15 days pair Cidade Velha with the markets, the Tarrafal road and the mountain parks, each priced and paced.
Review of Santiago Island’s full-day tour from Praia, with local food, Assomada Market, mountain views, Tarrafal Beach, and practical tips.
“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, mountain views, plantations, 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 to go again for hiking etc.. On top we had with Jose a really brilliant guide, who knew a lot about the island, its people and Cabo Verde in general. We spent a lovely day with him and can recommend him definitely. Thank you very much!”
Tour Santiago from Praia to Tarrafal with mountain views, local music, dancing, beach time, and easy cruise-port transfers.
“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”
Review of Santiago Island’s full-day tour from Praia, with Mama Luisa’s cooking workshop, Assomada Market, Serra Malagueta, and Tarrafal Beach.
“Very organized tour. The guide tour Ricardo was amazing full of knowledge. All our question got answered”
Explore Santiago Island from Praia Port with a German-speaking guide, Batuque music, village stops, mountain views, and cruise-friendly timing.
“Hervorragende Insel-Tourguide Louisa (deutsch) - informativ, lustig, offener Umgang”
Explore Praia and UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha in four hours, with markets, Banana Street, fortress views, local history, and hotel pickup.
“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 terminerez par Praia "contemporaine". J'airais même préféré commencer par la citadelle de Cidade Velha avant la ville de Cidade Velha. Attention, l'entrée à la citadelle coute 500escudos (5€) par personne.”
Explore Santiago’s largest banana plantation, cook Cape Verdean cuscuz with a local family, and enjoy Monte Txota scenery from Praia.
“Une activité très intéressante et enrichissante. Bamba et Ericson ont répondu à toutes nos questions, sont pleins d’anecdotes qui nous ont fait découvrir cette île magnifique,et ont toujours beaucoup d’humour. Mama Luisa est extrêmement gentille et chaleureuse. La découverte de la plantation de banane a été riche de connaissance”
Explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha, its fortress, slave market, cathedral ruins, and Cape Verdean culture on a guided 3-hour tour.
“We had a great tour in cidade velha with Ailton! He was an amazing tour-guide, very friendly and knowledgable. He was able to give us more insight in the history and modern day culture of Cape Verde. We definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Praia.”
Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley, share a local lunch, and enjoy mountain, village, plantation, and sea views from Praia.
“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”
Hike Serra Malagueta’s mountain trails, spot native wildlife, then unwind at Tarrafal Beach on this full-day Santiago Island tour.
“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”
Hike Santiago from Praia through fruit farms to a 400-year-old baobab and Cidade Velha, with local guides, transport, and a gentle 4 km descent.
“Leuke tour met geduldige en goed geïnformeerde gids”
Trek Santiago’s Calabaceira Valley, visit a rum distillery, and explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha from Praia in four hours.
“Merci à Katia pour cette belle balade au milieu d'une nature luxuriante.”
Review of Praia’s Ribeira da Barca boat trip, Águas Belas cave swim, snorkeling, black-sand beach BBQ, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“Une activité enrichissante que ce soit le paysage exceptionnelle, l’expérience à ne pas manquer ou encore le personnel accueillant ! Je recommande à toute personne de faire part de cette activité. Cependant cela pourrait être moins cher Un 10/10 si l’on enlève les 25 euros à payer en plus des 110euros de réservation.”
Hike Santiago’s highest peak through Monte Tchota Natural Park, with cool mountain air, island views, guides, transport, and picnic included.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
Hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal, enjoy mountain views, a local family lunch, and hotel pickup from Tarrafal for $70.
“Alex is an excellent guide, with lots of interesting observations and anecdotes about the flora and fauna and the islands in general. The food prepared by Mama was absolutely delicious.”
Every kind of day out in the islands, and the best of each.
