Capo Verdefrom Praia

Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach

4.8(136 reviews)
8hFree cancellation

Description

Discover Santiago's highlights on this full-day tour. Experience a workshop with a local family and learn to make Cape Verde's famous cuscus. Visit the colorful Assomada Market and cross the Serra Malagueta Natural Park to take a dip at Tarrafal beach, the most beautiful on the island. Meet the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs and learn about the local culture.

Highlights

  • Car Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Private and Luxury
  • Full-day Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Top Product
  • Bus Tours
  • Curated Catalog
  • Food & Drink

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Portoghese, Inglese, Francese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
  • Liability insurance
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation
  • Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Get picked up at your accommodation, then depart toward the interior of the island.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    Make your first stop at Mrs. Luisa's house. There, learn to cook and savor cuscuz (a traditional cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat), the typical breakfast for Cape Verdean families.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    After the workshop, head to the city of Assomada and visit its famous market (Wednesdays and Saturdays only), meet locals and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables.

    Admission included
  4. 4

    Move on to the Serra Malagueta natural park and marvel at the incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.

    Admission included
  5. 5

    Next, swim at Santiago's most beautiful beach, Tarrafal, surrounded by white sand, hills and palm trees. Next, take a break for a delicious lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant and enjoy the local cuisine.

    Admission included
  6. 6

    After lunch, drive back along the beautiful east coast, take in breathtaking photo stops at the awe-inspiring volcanic landscapes of Calheta.

    Admission included
  7. 7

    Drive between the country's verdant agricultural fields before heading to Praia.

    Admission included
  8. 8

    The tour concludes with a drive back to Praia, the capital of the country.

    Admission included
  9. 9

    After discovering Santiago's highlights on this full-day tour, be dropped off at the inicial pickup point.

    Admission included

Useful information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the fair in Assomada Market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • If your accommodation is not listed, please send us an email with your pick-up address in Praia.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-2 anni
  • Bambino3-11 anni
    53
  • Adulto12-99 anni
    65

Review distribution

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    11
  • 3
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  • 3
    2
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    0
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  • 1
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  • 1
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Available options

  • Shared Group Tour

    Small group tour Duration: 8 hours Mini Van Pickup included

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