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Island Day Tour: History, Culture & Beaches
4.8
45 Ratings
Praia
This tour is designed for visitors with limited time on the island, aiming to make the most of a day trip by exploring a variety of attractions. It offers a blend of history, cuisine, culture, and stunning scenery, featuring the island’s picturesque valleys, mountains, and pristine white sandy beaches.
This tour is designed for visitors with limited time on the island, aiming to make the most of a day trip by exploring a variety of attractions. It offers a blend of history, cuisine, culture, and stunning scenery, featuring the island’s picturesque valleys, mountains, and pristine white sandy beaches.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Praia - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Praia. If the hotel is not listed, please send a message with its name.
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Sao Domingos - Enjoy a photo stop in São Domingos and the lush valley of Órgãos. Take in the stunning views of the volcanic mountains and learn about subsistence agriculture in Cape Verde from the guide.
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- Praia - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Praia. If the hotel is not listed, please send a message with its name.
- Sao Domingos - Enjoy a photo stop in São Domingos and the lush valley of Órgãos. Take in the stunning views of the volcanic mountains and learn about subsistence agriculture in Cape Verde from the guide.
- Pico de Antonia - Pico de Antónia Viewpoint – Delight in the breathtaking view of Pico de Antónia, the island’s highest mountain, standing at an impressive 1,394 meters.
- Assomada - Explore the renowned Assomada Market, a quintessential African market. Discover local products like tropical fruits and vegetables cultivated by the community. Souvenirs are available for purchase to commemorate the trip – a genuine cultural experience. If time permits, visit the town center, including the City Hall, Central Square, and the Church.
- Serra de Malagueta - Pause for a photo opportunity at 800 meters above sea level. Relish the panoramic views of the Principal Valley and gain insights into the island’s fauna and flora from the knowledgeable guide.
- Tarrafal - Visit Tarrafal Beach to swim in the bay’s crystal-clear waters or enjoy a leisurely walk along the soft white sands of the island’s most popular beach. Take time for lunch at a local restaurant and savor the traditional cuisine of the region.
- Calheta de Sao Miguel - Upon reaching Calheta, enjoy a scenic drive (with stops) along one of the island’s most beautiful coastal roads. Marvel at the expansive ocean views and pass through charming fishing villages, where traditional seaside life is still evident today.
- Pedra Badejo - In Pedra Badejo, admire one of the island’s greenest valleys, home to the country’s largest production of banana and coconut palms. Fresh coconut water and other local fruits can be purchased directly from the farmers. After this stop, guests will be comfortably returned to their hotel.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop off
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified Tour Guide
- Liability insurance
- Pickup and drop off
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified Tour Guide
- Liability insurance
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Praia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(45 Ratings)
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Cindylp3827ei
Sep 13, 2025
A wonderful day with José - Many thanks to the driver and of course to the excellent guide José who allowed us to discover the true culture Cape Verdean through several cities of Santiago. This visit, which lasts a good day, allowed us to exchange, eat local and take souvenir photos of different breathtaking spots. Despite a little cloudy/rainy weather, we had a superb day thanks to the discovery of this diversity of landscapes (mountains, sea, beaches, small villages...), it was perfect!
I highly recommend this tour for people who travel solo or want to learn more about the island. José is extremely considerate and knows all the little nooks and crannies/anecdotes of the island. Thank you so much!
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Jemimah
Jul 3, 2025
Stunning Views - This tour was nothing short but amazing! Bravo was an excellent tour guide and driver. He gave us very insightful information about the different cities and villages across the island. The scenic views were stunning.
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Jane
Jun 20, 2025
Island Tour - Santiago - Jose was an excellent guide gave good information about the island.
The tour was for the whole day. Gave good advise for lunch also in tarrafel.
Would highly recommend
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Markereay
Jun 20, 2025
Great island day trip - Just want to thank you for the tour your staff were really amazing and I had a great day visiting the island. You really get an idea of the different parts of the island from the mountains to the beach’s with crystal clean waters
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Romuloc680
Jun 20, 2025
Awesome tour. Really worth it - Great tour. José is an awesome guide. The tour last the whole day and you learn a lot about the Cape Verde and it’s culture. Thanks guys.
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Helen_d
Apr 4, 2025
Day around Santiago Island - Our guide Jose was just fabulous. We had a wonderful time going around the whole island experiencing all this lovely island had to offer. The food, drink, music, scenery, views, people etc. Our driver was great too, we truly had a blast. Thanks Jose & Viator.
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Peg_j
Apr 4, 2025
Lots of local flavor - Jose gave us a true picture of how the people of Santiago live. We made several stops where the locals stop. He gave us ample opportunities at scenic locations for photograph. We had a fantastic day.
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Maximell3130dr
Mar 7, 2025
Superb day exploring all the main points of the island! - Thank you very much to José for a great day! We learned a lot about the island, we saw beautiful landscapes that are not on tour guides, we ate very well and laughed a lot in his company. A perfect day, we recommend!
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46goncalves
May 19, 2025
An organized and progressive country. - A week on the island of Santiago allowed you to know the city of Praia but also the Old Town and the Tarrafal Museum. We had planned to go to Fire Island but, difficulties in the air connection, prevented us from achieving this goal.
The town of the beach was a very pleasant surprise.
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T_j
Jul 6, 2025
Dangerous, irresponsible, and none responsive vendor! - Do not use this outfit! The hired driver literally tried to put us in a car with a man he met at the port and had no evidence of insurance. Be careful!
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