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What to do and see in Praia, Santiago: The Best Cultural Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Praia, Cape Verde including Trekking Calabaceira Valley + Highlights of Cidade Velha, Santiago Island Experience, Full Day Santiago Island Tour, QuadTour Santiago Island, Santiago Island Day Trip, Visit the Old Town (one of the World Heritage Sites), Cidade velha excursion , The Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Tarrafal + East Side, Like Locals: Santiago Island Tour (Praia-Orgãos-Assomada-Tarrafal Beach-Praia), Full-day Santiago Island Tour with Local Guide.
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1. Trekking Calabaceira Valley + Highlights of Cidade Velha
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Walk through dense tropical vegetation in the beautiful Calabaceira Valley Visit a local rum distillary at the heart of intact nature rich in local fauna and flora Explore all the highlights of Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the birthplace of Cape Verdean nation and culture Discover the former slave market, Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, and more
Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By gabrieloG8664FL
Great friendly service and experience. A truly beautiful island and our guide was wonderful and easy to work with.
2. Santiago Island Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This experience allows customers to know all the municipalities of Santiago Island and some of the 7 wonders of the island. Local culture and cuisine are also part of this experience.
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Shimnik
I was staying in Achada Lem and hiked in Serra Malagueta on Saturday myself. In the evening I was warn by hotel personnel that it is better not to hike in the Natural park on Sunday, because there were a couple of cases, when local teenagers were attacking the tourists and stealing their phones and money. I was doubtful, if I should get a local guide or go myself but when a girl at the reception said that someone from the Rural tours has "beautiful English", I called them and arranged a tour for the entire day. Edimilson is a really cool person, with whom it is not boring to spend a day. We walked together around 18-19 km. We made first Gongon valley till Hortelão and came back to the road via Principal valley. Edimilson said that I was the first one from outside, with whom he made this long route. On the way we met a few people, with whom Edimilson had a short chat. He is very local and knows how to approach people. After the long walk I wanted to do Lagia trek as well but Edimilson was quite tired and offered to show me a huge tree (Poilón in Boa Entrada), which was also pretty! If you stay in Assomada and like nature, contact Edimilson and you won't regret it. By the way, besides Portuguese and English he also knows French and Spanish :)
3. Full Day Santiago Island Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
we make the people together with the locals, feel the real life from Cape Verde, make you feel at home like a family
Inclusions: Transportation included, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By Jeremarkus
Silvio took good care of us as we went to Tarrafal (with couple stops on the way), and separate trip to Cidade Velha. Our driver Luis was cab driver in Boston and talks good English, and was very attentive to our needs and wishes. We had some as we have a baby. Silvio is a good and active communicator, and very precise. Luis was very timely and professional at all times. He didnt seem in a hurry, and even suggested some extra things to do - stop to see a small monkey was a fun bonus. There may be other operators that are cheaper, but we recevied good value for money with Silvio. Cheaper than renting a car, and individualized service. No need to hesitate choosing Silvio - good and trustworthy service.
4. QuadTour Santiago Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a unique way to see the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A mix of adventure and culture can get to know the Old Town on an ATV from the beach. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the various landscapes and breathe the fresh air of the interior of the island of Santiago.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Shimnik
I was staying in Achada Lem and hiked in Serra Malagueta on Saturday myself. In the evening I was warn by hotel personnel that it is better not to hike in the Natural park on Sunday, because there were a couple of cases, when local teenagers were attacking the tourists and stealing their phones and money. I was doubtful, if I should get a local guide or go myself but when a girl at the reception said that someone from the Rural tours has "beautiful English", I called them and arranged a tour for the entire day. Edimilson is a really cool person, with whom it is not boring to spend a day. We walked together around 18-19 km. We made first Gongon valley till Hortelão and came back to the road via Principal valley. Edimilson said that I was the first one from outside, with whom he made this long route. On the way we met a few people, with whom Edimilson had a short chat. He is very local and knows how to approach people. After the long walk I wanted to do Lagia trek as well but Edimilson was quite tired and offered to show me a huge tree (Poilón in Boa Entrada), which was also pretty! If you stay in Assomada and like nature, contact Edimilson and you won't regret it. By the way, besides Portuguese and English he also knows French and Spanish :)
5. Santiago Island Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The trip will be a unique and unworkable trip because we offer a high quality product where you can learn a little about the fantasist island of Santiago also with a driver with years of experience that will ensure that your trip has quality, comfort and safety.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Guarantee a smooth trip, Return to the hotel, A ride inside the city of Praia, capital of Cape Verde
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Reviewed By markusmU3200XR
We met Nelson after meeting another tourist in Praia, who recommended us to ask Nelson if we ever needed anything during our stay. Nelson drove us from Praia to Tarrafal the next day, while showing us great spots along the way and telling us about local culture. He speaks great English and we felt very safe with him, the car was very clean and all measures were taken in regards to COVID. He was a very friendly and thoughtful person and we will not hesitate to call him next time we are in town!
6. Visit the Old Town (one of the World Heritage Sites)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come see Santiago's Old Town, which is the birthplace of Cape Verdeanity. It is also the toponym of what was once the old city of Ribeira Grande, which was the capital of the Cape Verde archipelago for some centuries. It was the first city that the Portuguese had in Africa, in their adventure of discoveries. Hence it is a mandatory reference in the historical context of the islands of Cape Verde. Only the ruins that sadly lean over the archipelago's eternal blue sea remain, and they sleep under the weight of years of men's oblivion, and their visit had a driver with years of experience who will ensure that their journey is of quality, comfort and safety. .
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
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Reviewed By markusmU3200XR
We met Nelson after meeting another tourist in Praia, who recommended us to ask Nelson if we ever needed anything during our stay. Nelson drove us from Praia to Tarrafal the next day, while showing us great spots along the way and telling us about local culture. He speaks great English and we felt very safe with him, the car was very clean and all measures were taken in regards to COVID. He was a very friendly and thoughtful person and we will not hesitate to call him next time we are in town!
7. Cidade velha excursion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Im this tour we gonna anderstand the history of cape verd, and see the beatifull constrution build by portuguese im century 14. The island of Santiago was discovered by António da Noli, a Genoese in Portuguese service, in 1460. Da Noli settled at Ribeira Grande with his family members and Portuguese from Algarve and Alentejo in 1462. The settling conditions were good due to the abundance of water from the river Ribeira Grande, which gave it an advantage over the other settlement on Santiago, Alcatrazes. The settlement became a key port of call for Portuguese colonisation towards Africa and South America. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was a centre of maritime trade between Africa, the Cape, Brazil and the Caribbean. Due to its proximity to the African coast, it was an essential platform for the trade of enslaved persons.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Claudia F
The guides were very kind, willing and professional. My friend and I felt comfortable immediately. We spent two unforgettable days thanks to them. It would have been impossibile to visit some places of Santiago without their guidance.
8. The Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Tarrafal + East Side
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local guide Visit to the most African and historical city of Cape Verde Take a local guide and discover the former slave market Drive with photo stop around the Natural Park of Serra Malagueta Relax on the most beautiful beach of Santiago Island - Tarrafal Beach
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Pick up and drop off, all entrance fees and guiding service Others: On request.
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By gabrieloG8664FL
Great friendly service and experience. A truly beautiful island and our guide was wonderful and easy to work with.
9. Like Locals: Santiago Island Tour (Praia-Orgãos-Assomada-Tarrafal Beach-Praia)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Get your self-involved with local people in this full day Santiago Island tour. Move around Santiago Island in a public bus live a day like locals and get to know some highlights of the island, Take traditional breakfast local family, experience the daily life of Cape Verdean people, Visit the most Famous Market of Cape Verde and relax in the most beautiful beach of Santiago Island.
Inclusions: : Pick up and drop off, Public transportation, Guiding service, All entrance fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Personal Experience
10. Full-day Santiago Island Tour with Local Guide
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 55 reviews
Taste Cuscus and Fidjós with local family in the North of the island. Visit the most famous traditional Market of Cape Verde. Drive around Natural Park of Serra Malagueta above 1000 meters over Sea level, enjoy the wonderful landscapes, anfd take a beautiful pictures Explore the Tarrafal Beach (the most beautiful beach on the island) Visit the Rebels Community only one tribe of Cape Verde Pass by the biggest banana plantation of the island
Inclusions: Professional guide, Entrance fees, Liability insurance , Hotel pick up and drop off (Santiago Island only), Private transportation, Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Macadx
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.
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