Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Transportation
Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
Tour Guide
Lunch
Options
Shared Group Tour
Small group tour
Duration: 8 hours
Mini Van
Pickup included
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended
mirelaelena t,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very organized tour. The guide tour Ricardo was amazing full of knowledge. All our question got answered
Great trip and nice guides
Iryna S,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00This is probably the best way to explore the island in one day. Many interesting places, tasty food, and unforgettable memories!
magical experience
Julia D,
Jun 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00beautiful one day trip. i enjoyed everything, starting with the workshop through the beautiful Tarrafal beach and lunch. multiple photo stops just made it more memorable. and my tour guide Ivana was amazing! i would do it over and over again.
A very fun day out
Finn P,
May 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time with this day tour. They fit in lots of things and the cooking workshop and market visit are particular highlights. Ivana and Nilton were really friendly and knowledgeable guides. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit Santiago island.
Amazing
paula s,
Apr 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a great time cooking and meeting the locals. Tarrafal beach was beautifull. Great food at the beach.
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