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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
8 hours
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Enjoy a full-day tour exploring the interior and coast of Santiago Island, the best way to discover Cape Verde’s culture, history, and landscapes. After morning pickup, travel to São Domingos, Órgãos, and Picos to admire impressive mountains. Continue to Assomada City to visit the local market and experience daily island life. Stop at Good Entry to see the largest and oldest tree in Cape Verde, the 700 - year-old Kapok tree. Visit Serra Malagueta Natural Park for breathtaking views from 1,000 meters above sea level. Head to Tarrafal City to explore the historic concentration camp, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy time for swimming and lunch. In the afternoon, drive along the east coast to the Rabelados village, then continue through Calheta to Pedra Badejo to see the country’s largest banana plantation. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and beach time for an authentic Santiago Island experience.
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Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach
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Ideal for: Nature lovers, adventurers, photographers, and cultural travelers. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy stunning panoramic views. Experience local life up close in authentic rural communities. Learn about the region’s history and ecology with experienced, passionate guides
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Ecological Walk from Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal
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This tour is very up-to-date in terms of observation places, and will also help you to observe the most enchanted and beautiful birds
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Bird Observation in Cape Verde
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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.
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Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure
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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
4 to 5 hours
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Observe the entire craft process, from the preparation of clay to the final cooking. • Experience molding your own piece DE clay with guidance from local potters. • Learn more about the culture, customs and stories that shape life in Fontilima. • Taste a small traditional snack DA village, made with affection by the locals. .Opportunity to create your own piece of art
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Experience Artificial Become Oilier POR a Day in Assomada
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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
3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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Tarrafal Adventure – Beach, History & Local Culture
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Embark on a local adventure, discovering the vibrant heart of Cape Verde, on this small-group tour. Journey through plantations and historical sites, see the vast banana and coconut fields in Santa Cruz, and explore the unique botanical wonders of Orgãos village. You also learn about the rich heritage of rum-making, tasting sugarcane delights, and visiting a rum distillery.
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Like Locals: Banana Plantation, and Cuscuz with locals
4 hours
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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 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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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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A unique experience for those who want to go beyond conventional tourism and connect DE seeing from with the destination through Gastronomy and hospitality.In addition DE put your hand in the pasta, you will have the opportunity DE discover stories, curiososi DAes and the local culture, whether through gastronomy, music or dance. Prepare for a culinary adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Imagine being taken from your cozy accommodation to the heart DE a local Cape Verdean family, where the aroma DA traditional cuisine invites you to a practical culinary adventure.
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Taste and Culture Class DE Authentic Gastronomy Cape Verde
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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
3 hours
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-» Guarantee of safety during the trip; -»Professional driver with wide experience; -» Peaceful journey with modern vehicle; -»High quality product very comfortable;
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Transfer from Old Town to Porto from Praia
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Spend the day relaxing on the most beautiful beach on the island. Take a boat trip to the lighthouse, snorkel and enjoy stunning views of Tarrafal bay. Get to know the local marine life while your staff prepares a delicious barbecue on the beach.
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Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch
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Spend a day exploring some of the natural landmarks of Santiago Island on this boat tour through the bay of Ribeira da Barca. Board your vessel with a small group and sail to the Pilon de Achada Leite rock formations, taking in the sights of the volcanic island while you sail. Then, enjoy time swimming and snorkeling in the caves of Aguas Belas, keeping your eyes peeled for local marine life.
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Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkeling and BBQ on the beach
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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.
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Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail
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This is a unique and authentic experience in Santiago Island, where you get to know the rural life of the islanders up close, with a short hike in the banana plantations and local fruit tastings like seasonal fruits such as coconuts, papaya, mango and sugar cane.
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Banana Plantation / Black Sand Beach Experience
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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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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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Explore Calabaceira, a village in the southern part of the island of Santiago, on this guided half-day trek from Praia. Admire the lush vegetation in the valley, and explore the history of Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Convent of São Francisco, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, and more. Plus, learn about agriculture from local farmers.
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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
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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.
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Hiking Pico de Antónia – Summit Adventure & Scenic Views
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