Sal island: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this excursion to Espargos from Santa Maria we'll discover the relaxed and carefree way of life of the capital of the island of Sal. We'll also explore its streets in the hunt for fascinating street art!
Meet the locals and experience the morabeza of Sal island. Learn more about this island with your expert local guide and taste typical local flavours.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour includes tapas tastings and Cape Verde local flavours.
This tour involves a 20 to 40 minute walk through the city, so a moderate level of fitness is required for the group tour. The private tour can be personalised for you if you have mobility issues.
What To Expect
Espargos
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Santa Maria between 4 pm and 4:30 pm to drive to Espargos, the capital of Sal island. On the way to our destination, we'll stop at the Amilcar Cabral airport, located south of Espargos. Here we'll take the opportunity to learn about the importance of its construction for the development of the city. Next, .we'll visit the historic centre of Espargos, walking through its streets and admiring the colourful works of street art that we'll find on its walls, a reflection of the culture and daily life of its inhabitants During this walk, we'll stop at a local eatery where we'll enjoy an aperitif with typical Cape Verdean drinks. After this break, we'll walk back to a viewpoint from where we'll enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the town. From here, we'll move to the suburbs, where we'll experience the morabeza and stress-free way of life of the locals. Finally, we'll return to Santa Maria and drop you off at your hotel two and a half hours after pickup.
The first international airport in Cape Verde
Options
English speaking guide
English speaking guide Pickup included
French speaking guide
French speaking guide Pickup included
Portuguese speaking guide
Portuguese speaking guide Pickup included
Spanish speaking guide
Spanish speaking guide Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Appetiser with snacks and a beverage
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Immersion in local life.
Florian O,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was fantastic thanks to our guide Shan, who is a local. He shows us local life with its good and less favorable aspects. If you want to learn a little more about the capital of Sal Island, this is the right excursion.
Interesting to experience
hermannijskens,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice ride with very enthusiastic guide who told extensively about life on the island. Worth it!
No show . Don't use this tour operator . No message ahead !!!!
Maribeth S,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00No show . 48 minutes pass the pick up time . No message . if I didnt message viator I wont know that tour is not operating. ROBBING a precious time is much worst . If theres zero star i will put zero
Sal island trip
Elizabeth F,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very interesting trip , seeing the everyday life of locals. Things pointed out that you would not automatically know
The pros and cons of TOUR
rosac187,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We were in a cart, it's beautiful and worth it, but where are the authorities that let do these kinds of tours in cars without having at least a first aid box!? A boy was bitten by a dog, he bleed and stinked, the walk continued and they had not a quick sting. A SHAME!!! If you are going to take the walk ask before you have a first aid box, or take you.
No stress ☀️
Tmrsl,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything very simple but perfect ❤️humble and welcoming people! The time sometimes seems that for an experience already to repeat yet this year
Late afternoon sunset tour
Bernd H,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the short tour we received a lot of information about Sal and the island capital Espargos! Small local snacks we tried which were very tasty! The highlight was the sunset from the viewing hill in Espargos!
No stress
pallinini,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic New Year, in a lovely place inhabited by very hospitable and kind people. Ideal for those who love the sea in the "no stress" version
An superb way to learn about Sal
Paul C,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A really interesting and informative tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and happily answered all our questions as well as pointing out interesting facts about the island. This is a great tour if you want to see the real Sal and learn about it. Would highly recommend
Worth it!
310dorothyk,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Worth the visit! Especially the Espagos and Lemon Sharks experience! This trip offered an amazing view of the island. The good and the bad. It was an insightful experience. The food at the trips chosen restaurant could do better quality food though.
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