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Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
(3) Reviews
Praia
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
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Note that the São Filipe Fortress is closed on holidays
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Please note that the Assomada Market opens only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
Tour Guide
Transportation
Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
Lunch
Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
1
Praia
Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
25 minutes
2
Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
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
3
Se Catedral
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
4
Pelourinho
After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
15 minutes
5
Rue Banana
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
6
Sao Jorge Dos Orgaos
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.
2 hours
7
Assomada
After the workshop. Drive through the mountains with photo stops at the villages of Picos, Assomada and Serra Malagueta Natural Park.
1 hour
8
Serra de Malagueta
Be dazzled by incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.
9
Tarrafal Beach
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.
2 hours
10
Pedra Badejo
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
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Praia
The tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
(3) Reviews
Praia
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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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha