Sal island: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pickup and return transfer

Appetiser with snacks and a beverage

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

The first international airport in Cape Verde

Admission Not Applicable

Options

English speaking guide

English speaking guide
Pickup included

Spanish speaking guide

Spanish speaking guide
Pickup included

French speaking guide

French speaking guide
Pickup included

Portuguese speaking guide

Portuguese speaking guide
Pickup included

Reviews

4.52

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

No stress
pallinini,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic 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
5.00
A 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
4.00
Worth 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.
Charm
chinhogatito,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Small but very picturesque village. The ponton was halfway down because of the storm but it was good to see the local customs. Lovely and very cheerful people, always hospitable. The market is large but little used gave to see the vegetables and fruits that are consumed on the island. I recommend this visit to know restaurants where to go well as nightly fun.
Small immersion in typical town island of sal
laure0265,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice immersion in a small town near santa maria. But not much to see. Very energizing guide. However, I regret the tapas episode at the bottom of a restaurant TV screen lit. I imagined us sitting outside in the village square with locals and music for a real sharing.
Island inside information
135dianeh,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A great inside knowledge of the island. Chan our guide was very informative, funny and popular. A taste of local foods as well.
Great local insight
Kate D,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgable guide who was from the area and showed us the sights from a local. Delicious local appetisers and interesting tour of street art. Lovely tour.
Nice ride other side Sal in Espargos!
RepIngrid,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very nice tour. Good to see the other side of Sal too. Nice to experience small part of carnival. Friendly driver and guide.
City Tour
Giuseppe A,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Frienfly and comfortabke atmosphere. in 2 1/2 hours you get all informations you need. Small group of 6 Pax was perfect.
Good trip
Daryl D,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great knowledge of area and guide super friendly, time taken too discuss scenery and to take photographs