Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen
Note that the São Filipe Fortress is closed on holidays
Please note that the Assomada Market opens only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
What To Expect
Praia
Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
Options
Shared Group Tour
Duration: 10 hours Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Duration: 10 hours Pickup included
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!!
sergim25,Jan 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great an very special time. The guides are very professional, they know how to adapt to your needs and preferences and they always do their best to assure you have a wonderful time. After this first excursion we booked the rest of the days with them and it was an excellent investment. This full day trip is perfect to explore the island and discover what Santiago has to offer, you get a bit of everything, culture, nature, beach, local cusine… We just had an amazing day! We are experienced travelers and we’ve booked many trips and guides all over the world. This guys are just great, we strongly recomend them!
A must during your stay in Santiago Island
Macadx,Apr 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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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