All Santiago Tours & Excursions in 2026

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

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.

If you visit Santiago Island on a cruise ship (Aida, tui Meinshiff Visits, Europa 2, MsN), and have a day available, then this day trip is perfect. It refers to a one-day excursion across the island and offers a perfect combination of the best sights and attractions, such as the capital Praia, the markets of Assomada, the Serra Malagueta Natural Park, the beach of Tarrafal, and the east coast as well as, important information about the history of people, their culture, fauna and flora, land and people, gastronomy and scenery.

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Discover Tarrafal beyond the postcard: we combine the paradisiacal beauty of Santiago’s most famous beach with immersion in the local culture, with visits to exclusive viewpoints and the craft market. It is a tour that perfectly balances relaxation, photography and authenticity.

This excursion allows the traveler to discover the flora and fauna of Cape Verde with a hike in the surroundings areas of the Malagueta mountain range natural park, a green area throughout the year and with stunning and breathtaking mountain views. In addition, you will be able to learn about the way of life of the valley's residents in the village of Principal and understand their lifestyle.

When your cruise ship pulls into port on Santiago, discover Praia and Cidade Velha with a personal guide to lead the way. After a tour of the capital city, including the traditional market, set off for a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historical highlights include the fortress, slave pillory, and several churches, including the first cathedral in Sub-Saharan Africa. This private shore excursion includes port pickup by minivan just for you and your party.

Get a comprehensive overview of Cape Verde’s Santiago Island on this full-day excursion that begins in Praia. Join a small group and discover the highlights of the island including the Assomada Market, Serra de Malagueta National Park, and Tarrafal Beach. Your tour also includes a visit to a local home where you learn to cook a traditional Cape Verdean breakfast.

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

If you have a few days to visit the Capital of Cape Verde this is for sure the best opportunity for you to get to know the insights of this amazing city of Praia and to combine it with the main highlights of the first city built by Europeans on the tropic( Old City).

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.

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

This is undoubtedly the most complete guided tour in the political and economic capital of Cape Verde, this visit allows travelers to know all the insights of the most populous and most African city in the entire archipelago, it allows travelers to explore and discover the local culture , architecture, history and daily life of Cape Verdeans all in one tour.

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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.

You will be met at the airport by a trustly company You will not need to worry about negotiating the price. You will be transported safely to your destination. Just pick up your suitcase and we will take care of the rest.

Explore an excellent place to be in contact with the local people; Take beautiful photos from Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Principal Valley; Be in contact with an intact nature, rich in fauna and flora; Drive through the eastern side with incredible panoramic sea-land views.

Meet your local tour guide and discover the city center of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Learn the history of the city's settlements, walk through the colonial buildings, and experience the daily life of the locals. You will also visit the local market, taste local organic fruits at your own expenses, and have opportunity to purchase some souvenirs. The tour starts at the Alexandre Albuquerque Square and ends at Cape Verde's largest souvenir market.

Enjoy your very own private chef cooking delicious, healthy food in the comfort of your residence while you relax with your family, friends, and guests. I take care of menu planning, food shopping, cooking, serving, and cleaning. What makes me different: - personalised menus suited to dietary requirements - Professional and accomodating to your schedule - Cooking classes and sharing culinary knowledge - Great with kids and positive energy - The eclectic music that boosts mood - Easy to talk to and I love sharing life stories

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 tour makes you know the entire island of Santiago, in one day, traveling inside the island of Santiago passing through beautiful mountains, magnificent landscapes, sometimes very green in the rainy times, and also very dry in the wife that does not rain, visiting traditional markets, passing through several cities during the entire tour. until arriving the town of Tarrafal which lies north of the island of Santiago,

If you are visiting the city for the first time, it is very important that you are guided by qualified professionals in order to ensure maximum security for your luggage and transportation to your accommodation. You will find your team at the passenger exit, we will have a KAPVERDEN TOURS agency logo for identification or your own name. Here you have some tipps for your arrival here: - Make sure to exchange your money for local currency (Escudos), this can be done at the airport exit, (1 Euro = 110,256). - If you haven't paid the online TSA (30 Euros), you will likely spend a bit more time in line. - Upon arriving at the airport, avoid handing over your luggage to porters to avoid embarrassment at the end. Book your transfer now and we will meet you at the airport.

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,