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Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
- Duration10 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Bus Tours
Overview
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.
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What's included
Liability insurance
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
Tour Guide
Transportation
Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidju00f3s (local delights)
What's Not included
Lunch
Entrance fee (u20ac5 for Su00e3o Filipe Fortress)
Itinerary
Get picked up from your accommodation and travel towards Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a guided walking tour of the Su00e3o Filipe Fortress, and discover the ancient system of defense against pirate attacks.nPlease, note that the u20ac5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
Next, 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.
After that, meet local fishermen and learn the history of slavery at the former slave market in Pillory.
The 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.
Next, 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.
After 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.
Before 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.
Drive 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.
Good to know
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 Su00e3o Filipe Fortress is closed on holidays
Please note that the Assomada Market opens only on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.