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Set off on a tour of Cape Verde’s Santiago Island during this half-day excursion. Join a small group and visit the island’s top highlights including Praia City Hall, Cidade Velha, the Se Cathedral, and the traditional houses of Banana Street. As you explore, your guide provides commentary on the history and culture of Cape Verde, shedding light on the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
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This tour was created for travelers with a short stay on the island, and seeks to maximize the places to visit on the island in a day trip, a mix of history, gastronomy, culture, and beautiful landscapes of the island's interior with breathtaking valleys and mountains and white sandy beaches.
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From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day
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With a private guide to point out the landmarks, this half-day trip from Praia to Cidade Velha is personalized. You’ll visit Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, which looms above this World Heritage–listed city on Santiago. Entrance fees are also included to Sé Cathedral, Pelourinho (the pillory), and the Church of Our Lady of Rosário.
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Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide
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Get to know Praia the way the locals do on this private guided tour. Visit museums, cathedrals, palaces, markets, and more as you learn about the history of the area from our local guide. Taste local produce and see some of the forest buildings built by European settles, including fortresses to defend against pirate attacks
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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
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This unique hike takes you through the lush Ribeira Grande valley, rich in local flora and fauna. One of the main highlights is a stop at Cape Verde’s largest and oldest baobab tree, over 400 years old — a perfect spot for unforgettable photos. You’ll also learn how grogue, the national drink of Cape Verde, is traditionally made, and may even spot the country’s most iconic bird, a proud national symbol. The journey ends in Cidade Velha, the cradle of Cape Verdean culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you'll explore historical landmarks like Rua Banana, the old church, and the Pelourinho, before being driven back to your accommodation.
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From Praia, Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike
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Explore the capital city of Cape Verde on this walking tour of Praia’s historic center. Join a small group and visit the highlights of the area including the Donna Maria Pia Lighthouse, City Hall, and the Diogo Gomes Monument. Learn about the country’s rich history, admire the beautiful colonial architecture, explore local markets, and indulge in a delicious lunch overlooking the sea.
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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals
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Let our local guides show you the sights of Santiago Island on this private tour. See fortresses built against pirate attacks, the ruins of ancient cathedrals, even visit a former slave market, now used as a fish market. Talk to locals, try a local cooking workshop, and swim in the clear blue sea before being dropped back at your accommodation.
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Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
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Set out on a journey to explore the diverse landscapes of Santiago Island, from picturesque valleys to historic sites, on this small-group tour. Discover vibrant markets in São Domingos and Assomada, visit São Jorge's botanical garden, and delve into the history of Tarrafal's prison-turned-museum. Relax in the azure waters of Tarrafal Bay and visit Rabelados village, where unique traditions thrive against the odds.
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Full day Santiago Excursion
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This tour is ideal for those who want to get around like a local in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Discover the best restaurants, bars, and cafes in Praia, learn about the city's history and culture, and find out what to do and see on a visit to Santiago Island. This tour is the perfect way to make the most of your stay in this lively port city.
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Like Locals: Santiago Island Tour
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Is the best way to know Santiago Island, where the guest is able to see the diversities of the island as a third highest montains, and the most popular and beautifull beaches in Santiago, also are able to know the true way of living of the local people. And we can indicate and show the most beatifull spots of the city, places to eat a tradicional food, entertainament at nigth, a traditional market place, and a lot of fun things we can do in this city.
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City Tour in Santiago Island
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Im this tour we gonna anderstand the history of cape verd, and see the beatifull constrution build by portuguese im century 14. The island of Santiago was discovered by António da Noli, a Genoese in Portuguese service, in 1460. Da Noli settled at Ribeira Grande with his family members and Portuguese from Algarve and Alentejo in 1462. The settling conditions were good due to the abundance of water from the river Ribeira Grande, which gave it an advantage over the other settlement on Santiago, Alcatrazes. The settlement became a key port of call for Portuguese colonisation towards Africa and South America. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was a centre of maritime trade between Africa, the Cape, Brazil and the Caribbean. Due to its proximity to the African coast, it was an essential platform for the trade of enslaved persons.
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Cidade velha excursion
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This hassle-free tour is one of the best ways to explore all of Tarrafal island, visiting farms, mountains, markets, protected parks, and much more. You have convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, plus transportation provided for the entire tour taking you to all corners of the island. Visit the Eco Center (additional fee) to see local animals and plants, visit the Casa De Rabelados community, and enjoy an included lunch, too.
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Guided Full-Day Santiago Island Tour
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This private tour takes you and your family or friends all over Cape Verde, with four days of exploration to UNESCO World Heritage sites, local markets, indigenous tribes, and gorgeous beaches. You’ll visit Cidade Velha, tour all of Santiago Island and Tarrafal Beach, and much more. Accommodation and several meals are taken care of, so you can spend your time sightseeing and enjoying, not planning.
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Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days
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Explore the less touristy side of Cape Varde on this small group day tour to Miao Island and the surrounding area. You’ll meet your guide at the port or your hotel in Praia, then make your way to the ferry (additional expense). Once you’re on Maio Island, you’ll explore with your small, intimate group and see sites like Porto Ingles Salinas wetland, Morro village, and much more.
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From Praia: Full-day Private and Guided Maio Island Tour
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