Santiago Island Experience - Culture, Nature & Tarrafal Beach

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Pedra Badejo, Cape Verde

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Eco Centro

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Assomada Market

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Serra de Malagueta

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Resistance Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tarrafal Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rabelado Comunidade Spinho Branco

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calheta de Sao Miguel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pedra Badejo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Assomada Market

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 14 reviews

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Good value tour.

Peter_W, Feb 2026

This was a thoroughly enjoyable tour with a safe driver and knowledgeable guide. Eddie the guide went out of his way to ensure we good insight into the way of life on the island.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour and felt safe throughout the experience. Eddie will be delighted to know you appreciated his knowledge and insights about island life. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards,

A great look of how the Cape Verdean people live

Ted_B, Dec 2024

Stopping by this house and eating fresh papaya. Going to Tarrafel beach and a nice dinner with Kefy. Then walking the beach. On the way home stopping for fresh coconut milk. After we ate the coconut.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you very much for such wonderful words, It was a pleasure to show you our beautiful Island. Thank you

Incredible tour

Andreas_H, Jun 2024

The Santiago Island tour was just simply the best! And this was not only because of how much the island has to offer (a lot!), but equally as much because of the amazing guide. Ed is very attentive, genuinely friendly, easy going, knowledeable, and goes out of his way to make the experience an amazing one. A thousand thanks for this perfect day!!! Highly recommended, and will book again any time.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you veru much....It was a wonderful day. It was a pleaure to guide you around our beautiful island. See you next time

A very pleasant full day tour

Marly_Z, Oct 2023

I had an exceptional tour, with an excellent guide, Edimilson, that made me discover the whole island in one day. Very cultivated, well educated and very experient.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you very much.....It was a great pleasure to guide you around our beautiful island.

A Great Tour Experience

Chris_W, Jun 2023

Eddie is a terrific tour guide - punctual, friendly and super-knowledgeable. I had a wonderful day exploring Santiago. Nothing was too much bother and he repeatedly went out of his way to adjust the itinerary to suit my interests. Be sure to get in touch with Rural Tours if you're after up-to-date information on getting to and from the other islands.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you very much....It was a wonderful day.

Fantastico!

Giulia_A, Aug 2024

Davvero interessante e bravo il ragazzo che fa da guida lungo l'isola. Parla perfettamente inglese. Molto educato ed amante di Santiago. Con lui ci siamo sentiti al sicuro lungo tutto il percorso. Se venite a Praia, prenotate!