Discover Santiago island in 1 day
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Discover Santiago island in 1 day
By Kapverden tours
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This tour was created for travelers with a short stay on the island, it takes you to the main attractions of this amazing island in 1 day trip.
It brings a perfect combination between south and north side of the island, it brings also a nice combination between culture, nature and landscape of the biggest of Cape Verde island. Join us and we will take care of the rest.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 3-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 6h 8m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Certified Tour Guide
- Liability inssurance
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We will meet you at the reception of your accommodation or at the main exit gate of the harbor of Praia.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Cape Verde Archipelago Beach, WF7X+2RH, Praia, Cabo Verde
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 352574P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 352574P16
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- tim c0 contributionsExcellent walking tour of PriaiExcellent, informative city tour with an excellent guide. He took us around a good route covering major sites, old and modern.Written 15 January 2025
- C937JCdaves0 contributionsTour information was good--but we hadn't signed up for a strenuous walkAs it turns out, my wife and I were the only ones signed up for this tour. A family of four signed up for another tour related to music. The tour guide combined us together. It was interesting to see how guitars, violins, ukuleles--string instruments-- were made. The music tour included 15 minutes of local music, also interesting. I give the tour a poor rating as we had signed up for a modest walking tour of the downtown and ended up walking 3.3 miles to get back from the music tour that we hadn't signed up for to begin with. Signed up for 2 hours and ended up doing 4 hours. This turned an easy tour into a strenuous one, as most of the sidewalks and streets were cobblestone.Written 6 January 2025
- Brandi T0 contributionsScenic adventure with fresh produce. 10/10 would recommend to all visiting the island!!!!!!This tour was amazing! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history and culture of the area in detail. The drive to the tour location was very scenic, and the fruit we tried was fresh and delicious. We were even able to try Cabo Verde's famous Rum fresh from the farm! I would definitely recommend this tour and this tour company to others!Written 26 December 2024
- Paul H0 contributionsGreat city tourEdson was a great guide, very knowledgeable and perfect English. The tour took us to the main historical parts of the city and it was very helpful to learn about the history of Cabo VerdeWritten 23 December 2024
- Wiebren W0 contributionsFull Exploration of SalWe had this trip with Esmael, a local that lives on Sal. He was a nice presence, resposible driver and knew a lot about the island in general which was very informative. In addition, the tour takes you a various places you will need to see on Sal where you have some time to look around. Would recommend!Written 18 December 2024
- annapN743PV0 contributionsSurrounded by turtles! Wonderful, kind GuideFabulous experience!! Wonderful tour guide and drivers. It was an me of the coolest experiences I’ve had on excursions for a while. I even got GoPro footage of us swimming with the turtles! Thank you! For those of you concerned about the negative reviews: 1. Trash in the water: we didn’t see much, but I understand if some was seen. At the time of our visit, the island itself was pretty dirty and I don’t recall seeing a garbage can in town later as we walked. So while I’m sure the island does what it can, this is the nature of the areas I saw. I can tell you that things will only get cleaner as more tourists come! 2. Feeding of the turtles: They have to attract the turtles and they do so with food. At one point, I was surrounded by FIVE turtles, and it was the coolest experience ever. They remind you not to touch or harass the turtles. 3.Rude or aggressive locals: Evidently this is the nature of the culture on the island as we encountered it a dozen times or more. They are aggressive to get change or sell you something. It’s all over the island and not specific to this tour. The tour guide and helpers were the nicest people we met! Helpful hints: -You’re allowed to bring a small bag on the boat, but do so at your own risk. -Be a good swimmer -Bring small change (local, Euro or USD) for tipping drivers, foot washers, or buying shells or fresh coconut water.Written 8 December 2024
- AngeloPsychSA0 contributionsRip off - waste of money.Taxi's ripped us off going there, guys on the beach rude and aggressive, one guy snapped at us for wanting to swim to the turtles, ITS 50M away! You don't need a boat at all! Seabed is dirty they don't even clear waste. This is a total waste of money.Written 13 November 2024
- Amelie J0 contributionsBeautiful experience, would recommendThe trip was great we got to see the tourist attractions of Cape Verde. We got to ride on the back of a pick up truck, which was a lot of fun and our driver drove very safely. Our driver told us a lot about the island and the history of the island, it was a great experience.Written 9 November 2024
- Jamie D0 contributionsNo fuss calm island tourGood tour no fuss let us do viewing in own time. Saved us money not entering blue eye cave due to rain and muddy waters. Safe driving, friendly and calm. Would recommend if you want private no fuss tour of islands and key tourist spots.Written 12 September 2024
- Tour155975705370 contributionsVery interesting journeyI recomend strongly this activity, we had an unforgetble day out of our hotel today, the tour guide Dany and our driver Michel were amazing team, great job.Written 9 September 2024
- guirtenm0 contributionsGreat Markets , it worths for this tourWe were impressed with the history of Plateau and the tour guide make us see the city us we couldnt see it by our own, Praia is an amazing city, the highlithe was the market at the city center, top tour with Emanuel our tour guide.Written 2 September 2024
- guirtenm0 contributionsPerfect experienceIt was a wonderful experience in Cidade Velha, the tour guide was very profecional and explained everything very clear, we fully recomend this tour with Kapverden toursWritten 2 September 2024
- ericklC1043HB0 contributionsFantastic and amazing tripsMy wife and I had such an amazing experience in Cape Verde with this travel agency, we met them in internet and booked 5 cultural tours on different island, we were surprised about the way everything was well organized and each details of our trip were profecionaly well organized, we had Antonio Monteiro as our tour guide. we strongly recomend.Written 29 April 2024
- JDUBLYA0 contributionsPROFESSIONALOur group of 8 prebooked a tour in Praia when our cruise ship came in. Unfortunately our ship cancelled the stop because of been fogged in in Cape Town. I contacted Antonio and he agreed to refund monies paid. So professional and a delight to deal with. I would not hesitate in using this company.Written 27 April 2024
- wilmasI686IB0 contributionsBad experienceI Booked in Holland the half day trip to the viana desert , shipwrack cabo Verde, salrei market , museum , pier , fatima kapel, a day before i must reed in whats app my tour was whit fefe tours, the guid was a old man who dont talk whit me the whole tour and dont tell things about the places we went . I saw it all but it was not what i had axpected, i was also alone and he didnt talk to me makes me feel not comfortabele. I paid 109€ and it was not word at all , in 3 hours i was back in the hotel again .Written 11 March 2024
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Lena H
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
A very good way to discover the island quickly, with its atypical and very natural landscapes. The guide "Alex", a local well known to many, not to mention his side activities as a singer, the contact was made directly! He knows a lot of non-touristy spots, so don't be picky :-), I recommend!! And if you are open-minded, mingle with the locals, who are very welcoming and social, but don't forget to be polite with a "bom dia / olà", even if you don't know the people, it makes it easier to make contact.

Written 22 February 2024
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Lena M
Flensburg, Germany15 contributions
Our guide was a local, which was of course an advantage because he knew quite a lot about the beautiful island of Santiago.
We stopped at the most beautiful spots and were able to take photos in peace. Our guide always dropped interesting information about the respective places!
We then spent another 3 hours in Tarrafal, where we could swim and look at the beaches.
All in all, the tour was well worth it, the island is full of magnificent nature and the play of colors is simply fabulous. (We were there straight after a few rainy days, though, so everything was very green)
We stopped at the most beautiful spots and were able to take photos in peace. Our guide always dropped interesting information about the respective places!
We then spent another 3 hours in Tarrafal, where we could swim and look at the beaches.
All in all, the tour was well worth it, the island is full of magnificent nature and the play of colors is simply fabulous. (We were there straight after a few rainy days, though, so everything was very green)

Written 24 September 2023
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Liebe Gäste
Vielen vielen danke für eure Bewertung, unser team freut sich damit..😍😍😍
Written 25 December 2023
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Freedom05633622084
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Oct 2024 • Family
We had a super pleasant stay, without hindrance. Kapverden Tours, really ensured (punctuality and responsiveness in managing our needs). Our guides José, Zè and Kevin were great and made us discover with enthusiasm very beautiful places across the Cape Verde Islands!
I recommend them without hesitation!
I recommend them without hesitation!
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Written 2 November 2024
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Teresa Median
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Sept 2023 • Family
We did our trip with Kapverden Tours yesterday to Tarrafal and Assomada Market and we loved each minute of the day-trip. Our Guide Emanuel was very professional he know a lot about Santiago, told us about his own experience as local and at the end invited us for a coffee with his family.
We strongly recomend this tour with Emanuel.
We strongly recomend this tour with Emanuel.
Written 20 September 2023
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Werner
3 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We booked a tour for two for €220. Driver Manuel, Guide Angelo and the two of us in a comfortable new Toyota car. Our guide was young and in our opinion too inexperienced and a bit shy. He didn't know much about the island compared to our tour the day before in Sao Vicente and the driver unfortunately didn't speak English.
Interesting landscape with beautiful views and insights into village life.
Depressingly impressive the former concentration camp.
We invited the two to lunch and were back at the port after 6h. The advantage of this type of tour is that you can hold at any time to photograph e.g.
Interesting landscape with beautiful views and insights into village life.
Depressingly impressive the former concentration camp.
We invited the two to lunch and were back at the port after 6h. The advantage of this type of tour is that you can hold at any time to photograph e.g.
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Written 11 December 2024
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We thank you for sharing your experience with us, for sure it will help us to solve this issue for our next clients. Our goal is to please our clients, we are sorry to hear that ee didnt fill your wishes.
We will discuss with our team and see the possibility to refund you for the amount paid if possible.
Written 12 December 2024
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Ashley P
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Amazing tour! Marie was a great guide, very friendly and welcoming and gave lots of good information on Santiago. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to see the whole island and discover all about Santiago.
Written 1 August 2024
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JMeyerzuKniendorf
Huellhorst, Germany1 contribution
Antonio gave us a very nice tour. It was very varied and very well explained in German. We really enjoyed the lunch (freshly grilled fish, etc.). The time spent at the beach and eating was OK at 2 hours.

Written 27 February 2024
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tim c
12 contributions
An excellent full day tour of the island. Excellent guide who was very knowledgeable of the geography and fauna and flora
Written 17 January 2025
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Jimmy M
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
My tour wa very good organized, the guide where very profecional all the time and answered to all our quetion, along the trip we saw a lot of the island. we trongly recomend thi tour.
Written 16 April 2024
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John S
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
What a great team.. I met Samuel in Praia and we started our trip from my accommodation and visit the whole island from to Tarrafal, the guide was very kindly and could explain a lot about the life on island, very nice people and landscape.
Written 8 March 2024
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