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Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
Praia, Cape Verde
$143.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Local history and culinary delights await during your guided tour of Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Santiago Island. The journey includes visits to rural areas and the chance to swim at Tarrafal beach.
- 🏛️ Guided exploration of Cidade Velha, rich in local history.
- 🍽️ Learn to cook traditional dishes with a local family.
- 🌳 Cross through the Natural Park for scenic views.
- 🏖️ Swimming at Tarrafal beach is included in the itinerary.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Shared Group Tour
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
- Transportation
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Tour Guide
- Liability insurance
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
- Lunch
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PraiaGet picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Fortaleza Real de San FelipeTake 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.
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Se CatedralNext, 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.
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After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
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Rue BananaThe 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.
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Sao Jorge Dos OrgaosNext, 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.
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AssomadaAfter the workshop. Drive through the mountains with photo stops at the villages of Picos, Assomada and Serra Malagueta Natural Park.
- Be dazzled by incredible views from 1000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level. (pass by)
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Tarrafal BeachBefore 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.
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Pedra BadejoDrive 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.
- The tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation. (pass by)
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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Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
Praia, Cape Verde
$143.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!