Cape Verde · SANTIAGO ISLAND TOURS
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Santiago is the big green one: mountains through the middle, Tarrafal at the north end, the oldest town in the country on the south coast. Below are the best full days across it, with the difference between the coast road and the Serra Malagueta route, prices, and how much walking each involves.
Praia to Tarrafal on Santiago: breakfast with a local family, Assomada Market, Serra Malagueta views, and swimming at Tarrafal Beach.
“It was amazing, we have seen the countryside, villages, the mountains, the beach, tasted delicious local food. The island Santiago is so beautiful, and the guides are great, speak several languages, and have a lot of information to share.”
Santiago day trip from Praia: Assomada market, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach time, and east-coast plantations with coconut tastings.
“the guide is exemplary, a lot of fun, very unexpected stops! the tour is a GREAT snapshot of Santiago!”
Meet a local family, cook breakfast, shop Assomada, then swim at Tarrafal Beach on a small-group Santiago island day trip.
“I had a fantastic time with this day tour. They fit in lots of things and the cooking workshop and market visit are particular highlights. Ivana and Nilton were really friendly and knowledgeable guides. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit Santiago island.”
Walk through UNESCO Cidade Velha on Santiago with a local guide, fortress views, cathedral ruins, and slavery history for $57.
“Our tour was great! Ricardo was super friendly and extremely well informed. He clearly has a lot of commitment to his work. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves”
Trek Serra Malagueta Natural Park and unwind at Tarrafal Beach on Santiago, with hotel pickup and picnic on this 8-hour tour.
“Elisanto was an awesome guide and I will rate it a 10/10”
Trek Calabaceira Valley and explore Cidade Velha in Cape Verde, with UNESCO sights, a rum distillery stop, and seafront lunch.
“Lovely trip and beautiful surroundings, Ivana, the guide, was extremely nice and friendly, absolutely recommended:)”
Hike Santiago Island’s highest point, Pico d’Antónia, through Monte Tchota Natural Park for cool air, big views, and a real workout.
“Great tour and guide went mostly in our pace and was well informed and helpful”
A 7-hour Santiago Island highlights tour from Praia, with Tarrafal beach time, village stops, Serra Malagueta views, and coconut plantation breaks.
“Elton, our Guide from BU country tours and Dany, the driver, were very friendly and made an excellent job. We learnt a lot about Cape Verde and Santiago and saw beautiful places as well as behind the scenes. Our tour was a great experience!”
A 1 day guided loop from Praia that mixes Assomada markets, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach time, and a scenic coastal drive.
“sehr gute deutsche Reiseleitung, die durchgeführte Reise entsprach den angegebenen Leistungen. gerne wieder”
Full-day private Santiago tour with Assomada market, botanical garden, Tarrafal and Calheta, rabelados community and banana plantation.
“wrong tour!! I guess I severely overpaid for a full day experience to have a hiking guide for a few hours. Don't even know who to talk to about a refund. DO NOT BOOK through this website.”
Hike Calabaceira Valley from Praia and tour Cidade Velha UNESCO sites, churches, pelourinho and pirate fortress views on an easy 4-hour walk.
“Great hike with a great guide. Beautiful views and rich history. Guide had good knowledge of the area and the driver was very accommodating and safe. Appreciated their flexibility.”
Private Santiago day tour from Praia with lighthouse views, Assomada market, Malagueta viewpoints, Tarrafal beach, and the Resistance Museum.
“Paisajes de la isla y baño en la playa de Tarrafal. También interesante la visita al campo de concentración”
Full-day Santiago tour with Assomada market, Serra Malagueta views, Tarrafal beach, Rabelados village, and the 700-year kapok tree.
“Nous avons passé une très belle journée. Notre guide n’était pas avare en explications et nous a fait partager l’histoire de ce beau pays. Je recommande cette excursion pour ceux et celles qui restent peu de temps à Santiago.”
Hike Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Rabelados in Cape Verde for endemic plants, a forest picnic, 1,064m views, and thatched customs.
Small-group half-day tour from Praia to UNESCO Cidade Velha, with City Hall sights, markets, Banana Street, and Cathedral ruins.
“Experienced beautiful past of Cape Verde! Saw churches,convents Rua Banana… Thanks to Elisandro for the effort to make this tour memorable! I learned a lot from him regarding Cape Verde in general! OBRIGADO!”
