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Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour

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Explore the rural areas of Santiago Island on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha, delve into local history and learn to cook local delights with a local family. Cross the Natural Park and swim in Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal.
  • Liability insurance
  • Tour Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
  • Transportation
  • Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in Praia or Cidade Velha.
Airport pick-up is not included. An additional fee will apply for travelers who require this service.

  • Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
    Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    25 minutes
  • Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Take a guided walking tour of the São Filipe Fortress, and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks. Please, note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
    30 minutes
  • Se Catedral, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    Next, explore the ruins of the first Cathedral built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by a panoramic view of the city center's colonial buildings from the top of Calhau fishing bay.
    15 minutes
  • W97V+XXR, National Highway, Cidade Velha, Kaapverdië
    After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
    15 minutes
  • Rue Banana, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
    The walking tour continues towards the famous Banana Street with its beautiful traditional thatched houses , that was the first hurbanized street, built by the colonists, that appeared with the human occupation in the beginning of the settlement.
    15 minutes
  • Sao Jorge Dos Orgaos, Sao Jorge Dos Orgaos, Cape Verde
    Next, learn the local cuisine with a Local family in the interior of the island and cook the delicious Cape Verdean couscous, a traditional cake made from corn flour.
    120 minutes
  • Assomada, Assomada, Cape Verde
    After the workshop. Drive through the mountains with photo stops at the villages of Picos, Assomada and Serra Malagueta Natural Park.
    60 minutes
  • Serra de Malagueta, Cape Verde
    Be dazzled by incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.
  • Tarrafal Beach, Tarrafal, Cape Verde
    Before you arrive at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal beach. Here, swim and relax on the shore surrounded by hills and palm trees, and than stop a delicious lunch at local restaurant.
    120 minutes
  • Pedra Badejo, Pedra Badejo, Cape Verde
    Drive along the beautiful east coast road and, if available, at your own expenses, refresh yourself with fresh coconut water at the largest plantation in the country.
    30 minutes
  • Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
    The tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
  • Note that the São Filipe Fortress is closed on holidays
  • Please note that the Assomada Market opens only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
sergim25
23 Jan 2022
We had a great an very special time. The guides are very professional, they know how to adapt to your needs and preferences and they always do their best to assure you have a wonderful time. After this first excursion we booked the rest of the days with them and it was an excellent investment. This full day trip is perfect to explore the island and discover what Santiago has to offer, you get a bit of everything, culture, nature, beach, local cusine… We just had an amazing day! We are experienced travelers and we’ve booked many trips and guides all over the world. This guys are just great, we strongly recomend them!
Leo68720
29 Aug 2021
Tour de l'ile très enrichissant, de très beaux paysages et de belles rencontres au programme. Coup de coeur pour le site de Cidade Velha. Guides très sympathiques (Garcia et Maria) dont on ressent l'envie de nous apprendre et nous faire partager les coutûmes de leur pays. Le prix du repas n'est pas intégré au prix de base, ce qui laisse l'impression d'un prix global un peu excessif. Visite immersive du camp des reballados, qui nous a laissé toutefois un sentiment d'intrusion. Ce tour est un bon moyen d'avoir de découvrir l'histoire est les paysages de l'ile dans la bonne ambiance.
Macadx
11 Apr 2021
I had an amazing day doing The Best of Santiago Island tour. Admilson is an excellent guide. His passion for his work and his love for his country make the tour very enjoyable. I also had the chance to meet Rita, who is part of the team of BU Country Tours. I visited several places throughout the tour, observed beautiful landscapes and met nice people. A highly recommend this tour! It is a must during your stay in the beautiful Santiago Island.
This tour in Cape Verde is organized by Bu Country Tours

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