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Best of Santiago Island Tour

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What Will You Do

Praia or Cidade Velha: Hotel pick-up

Enjoy a pickup from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cidade Velha: Visit to the São Filipe Fortress

Take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.

Cidade Velha: Discover the former slave market at Pillory

After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.

Cidade Velha: Stroll down Banana Street

The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses. Here, discover the first urbanized street, built by settlers in sub-Saharan Africa.

Órgãos: Cuscuz Workshop with a Local Family

Next, learn the local cuisine with a Local family in the island's interior and cook the delicious Cape Verdean couscous, a traditional cake made from corn flour.

Assomada: Explore its famous local Market

After the workshop, drive through the mountains with photo stops in the villages of Picos and Assomada with a visit to its famous market (Wednesdays and Saturdays only).

Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Photo stop

Enjoy a photo stop and be dazzled by incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.

Tarrafal: Swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach

Next, swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach in Tarrafal, surrounded by white sand, hills and palm trees. After that, take a break for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before a scenic drive along the beautiful east coast.

Calheta: Meet the Rabelados Community

Discover the community of Rabelados and experience the local culture with the natives who still live in thatched houses and preserve Cape Verde's oldest customs.

Praia: Hotel drop-off

The tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation. 

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
  • Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
  • Liability insurance

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee (€5 for Fortress)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Please note:

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Note that the São Filipe Fortress is closed on holidays
  • If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in Praia or Cidade Velha
  • The average cost of lunch is between 10 - 20 Euros/person. The local restaurant accepts cash payment in Euros or Local currency only. Credit cards are not accepted
  • Shared Group Tour option is subject to a minimum of 2 participants. In the event that the minimum number is not met, we reserve the right to propose an alternative date; to charge an extra fee to run the tour privately or to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund
  • For departures with less that 4 travelers, our professional tour guide may himself be the driver.

What do I need to bring?

  • Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, sunscreen, €5 for the entrance to the São Filipe Fortress and lunch money (optional).
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INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE TOUR OPERATOR

  • Hotel/Pick Up - Drop Off Location

TRANSFER CONDITIONS

We offer pick-up to hotels from Santiago Island

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