All Praia Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Take a private tour and explore Santiago's highlights with a local tour guide. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.

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.

Hiking with a guide through Serra Malagueta ensures you don’t get lost on the network of trails. Nature lovers enjoy exploring this forested region of Santiago. Search for endemic plant and animal species and stop for photos at the viewpoint. Snacks, admission fees, and pickup in Praia are included in the tour.

Learn more about Cape Verde’s culture and traditions when you take this tour of Santiago Island. With a small group, visit the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country for a walk through the fields. Learn about the local fruits that grow on the island and then visit the home of a local family where you learn to make traditional dishes from scratch.

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.

- »Guaranteed safety during the trip; - »Professional driver with years of experience; - »Quiet trip with modern vehicle; - »High quality product very comfort;

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.

Ascend to the height of the Pice D'Antónia Mountain. Traverse diverse terrain including agricultural fields growing corn and mango, local homes, and families. Hike up the mountain and enjoy stunning views, including of Fogo Island with a volcano and indulge in lunch. Moving through Estação de Monte Tchota National Park, discover native plants and birds before finishing at the village of Rui Vaz.

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.

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.

Enjoy a high-quality private transfer from Praia Airport to your accommodation in Assomada and/or Vice Versa, including free and unlimited waiting time. Our professional driver will take you from door to door with complete security.

If you’d like a guided hike through the gorgeous natural park, Serra Malagueta, then this is the tour for you. It’s private, so you can go at your own pace. No need to stick with a tour group. Rather, this is just for you and your party, where your guide will take good care of you and also show you the most special viewpoints on the island.

You will have an incredible day where you can refresh yourself while discovering places that will surprise your eyes. In the morning, you will be on a boat to discover one of the 7 wonders of Santiago Island. During the afternoon you can relax in the natural pool and on the long beach of fine black sand at Ribeira das Pratas.

Discover one of Cape Verde's best-kept secrets on this exclusive 3-day journey to Maio Island. Currently the only multi-day guided experience on Viator combining Santiago and Maio, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore two islands in one seamless adventure. Travel by ferry or domestic flight (subject to operational availability), enjoy a full-day 4x4 Jeep Safari, a traditional boat trip with local fishermen, authentic Cape Verdean cuisine, comfortable accommodation, and free time to relax on Maio's pristine beaches or explore Porto Inglês. Designed and proudly operated by Morabeza Atlântica, a locally owned company dedicated to authentic, sustainable travel experiences, this small-group tour takes you beyond the usual tourist routes, offering genuine cultural encounters, spectacular landscapes and hidden gems. Perfect for couples, families, photographers, nature lovers and travelers seeking an authentic Cape Verde experience.

Enjoy a high-quality private transfer from Praia Airport to your accommodation in Tarrafal and/or Vice Versa, including free and unlimited waiting time. Our professional driver will take you from door to door with complete security.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Serra Malagueta Natural Park at an altitude of 1,064 meters. Enjoy beautiful landscapes between mountains and valleys, and visit the Rabelados, the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs.

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.

- »Guaranteed safety during the trip; - »Professional driver with years of experience; - »Quiet trip with modern vehicle; - »High quality product with great comfort; Vehicle completely disinfected. Employees with weekly tests.

- »Guaranteed safety during the trip; - »Professional driver with years of experience; - »Quiet trip with modern vehicle; - »High quality product very comfort;