Top Santiago Private Sightseeing Tours

This tour is unique, because you will visite the Cidade Velha (old city)considered a world heritage site, where you will visite the royal Fortress of Sao Filipe, the Cathedral, the Rua Banana which is the first urbanized street in cabo verde, visite the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario, all those historical monuments will make this tour, the best tour in cabo verde, but before you will visite the plateau vegetable market, which is a very typical cape verde market where the workers are mostly womens, you will also visite to the colonial square Alexandre Alburquerque de Almeida,

Enjoy one of the most beautiful hikes in Santiago Island on this guided trail from Sierra Malagueta Natural Park to the lush Vale de Gongon. After a morning hotel pickup and a scenic drive to the north of the island, walk through protected natural landscapes before descending into a green valley known for its year-round vegetation. Along the way, experience the authentic rural life, meet welcoming locals, and enjoy the opportunity to taste local food. A perfect hike for nature lovers seeking stunning scenery and cultural immersion.

Welcome, cruise passengers! Spectacular rock formations made of 100% volcanic stone, a hot coastline and a pleasantly cool interior: accompanied by Don, a middle-aged German expat living in Cape Verde, you will spend a relaxed day on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic. Our destination is Assomada, in the heart of the island. Here you will discover the market, the large pedestrian area with its church and open square, statues of our ancestors and former conquerors, and of course the famous Poilão, a giant tree around 800 years old with a trunk almost 30 metres in circumference. We will show you some great spots for taking photos and tell you the best stories and anecdotes from more than four years of expat life in Cape Verde. To finish the day, we offer an exclusive tasting of grogue, beer and fruit juices that you will only find with us. Our co-guide Edney speaks English, French and Portuguese. In Cape Verde, our motto is: “No Stress!” Hop in… enjoy the day… take 1,000 photos… and tell everyone about it afterwards. This tour is ideal for cruise passengers, for example from Mein Schiff and AIDA.

This excursion offers you the opportunity to travel the same paths as others in a different style, using our magnificent bicycles, designed especially for you who enjoy adventures in the mountains or even on the roads.

we make the people together with the locals, feel the real life from Cape Verde, make you feel at home like a family

Experience one of the most rewarding walks of the island of Santiago on this guided adventure to the Pico de Antónia, the highest point of the island, at 1,394 meters altitude. The experience begins with a pick-up in the morning, followed by a panoramic trip to the village of Rui Vaz, where the walk begins. The climb is challenging but rewarding, going through beautiful mountainous landscapes. At the top, feel touching the sky as you enjoy incredible panoramic views of the whole island. On bright days, you can still see the islands of Fire and May. An unforgettable experience for those who love nature, adventure and unforgettable landscapes.

Long live the magic OF Tarrafal, come DE discover one of Cape Verde's best-kept secrets! Discover the stunning beach DE black volcanic sand of Tarrafal — a unique setting where mountains, sea and silence meet. Relax in the warm sands and dive into the stunning natural pool, carved by the rocks and bathed POR crystal clear waters. A hidden paradise, perfect for those seeking pure nature and unforgettable moments. The most famous beach DE black sand DA island. The natural pool itself is an amazing place to stay and relax.

The Tarrafal Experience is more than just a walk — it’s a jorna DA engaging through the heart of Cape Verde’s history and the natural beauty OF the city of Tarrafal. This full-day experience combines historical reflection, DE discovery and moments OF leisure by the sea, all in one unforgettable route through the island of Santiago. The tour begins with a guided visit to the Tarrafal Concentration Camp, also known as “Late Death Camp” — one of the most impactful landmarks DA the fight against colonialism in Africa. This memory space preserves the echoes OF resistance OF political prisoners DE Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde during the Portuguese colonial regime.After the historic immersion, it’s time DE relax and explore the welcoming side of Tarrafal—a charming Villa with paradisiacal beaches, warm people and rich cultural life.