Top 8 City Tours in Santiago

1.Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend two hours in Praia’s Plateau and market area, then travel to UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha for Banana Street, Pelourinho Square, churches, cathedral ruins, and Fortaleza Real de São Filipe. Guides including Amerigo and Walter lead the tour in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or German. Hotel and harbor pickup are included.

“Ofrece una visión completa de la capital y alrededores, recomendable para hacerte una idea de la ciudad”

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2.Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Travel from Praia into Santiago’s countryside for a 4-kilometer guided walk through farms, fruit trees, and grogue-making areas. Look for the symbolic kingfisher, visit a 400-year-old baobab, and finish in UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha. Guides including Antonio, Alex, and Americio lead small groups in English, French, or Portuguese.

“It was a beautiful route. The car was very small and the guide could have told us a little more or waited for the last ones in the group, who often missed out on things. We had to wait a very long time for the bus to take us back!”

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3.Guided City tour Praia with Cidade Velha (World Heritage)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $58Top rated

Spend 3 to 4 hours with Kapverden Tours exploring Praia and Cidade Velha. Expect a small group of up to six, hotel pickup, colorful markets, colonial landmarks, and a clear introduction to Santiago’s past. Guides such as Edson, Orlando, and José speak strong English and tailor the pace to the group.

“Edson 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 Verde”

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4.Tour Old City/Discover Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $29

Travel from Praia to Cidade Velha, Santiago’s former capital, on a private 2-to-3-hour tour with transport and a local driver-guide. Visit Fort São Filipe, the ruined cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, Pelourinho, and São Francisco Convent. Nelson is one possible guide, and the tour suits visitors who want a compact introduction to Cape Verdean history.

“We booked this tour in order to learn more about the island. The stated duration was approximately five hours. We were finished with the itinerary in 2.5 hours and were asked to pay more if we wanted to do something else. Our driver, Nelson, Read more”

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5.Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $22Best value

Walk through Praia with guide Manuel, from the Plateau’s colonial buildings and central square to Nossa Senhora da Graça Church, Quartel Jaime Mota, and Sucupira Market. Expect a small group of up to 14, local history, city views, and help finding a taxi at the end. Transport is not included.

“Manuel is een vriendelijke gids die je rustig de verschillende gebouwen en bezienswaardigheden van Plato laat zien en over de geschiedenis daarvan spreekt. En je een mooi uitzicht over de stad geeft, beide kanten op. Alleen daarom is dit een aanrader, want in je eentje kom je daar niet.”

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6.Private Tour Cidade Velha/Discover OLD CITY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Travel from Praia or Cidade Velha with a private driver-guide, in English or Portuguese, and explore Cape Verde’s former capital. Walk historic streets, visit the Royal Fortress of St. Philip, and see the ruins above the sea. Leonardo may be your guide, with €5 cash required for the fortress.

“Adorámos. Correu tudo muito bem. O nosso guia, Leonardo, foi muito simpático e disponível.”

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7.Praia City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $68

Start in Praia's Plateau with its colonial City Hall and cathedral, then visit Sucupira Market, Quebra Canela, and Terra Branca. Your guide leads in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or German, with transport and museum tickets included. A cafe stop may be added if you want a slower finish.

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8.Praia city to the airport.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Arrange a private ride from your address in Cidade da Praia to Praia Airport or Praia Port. A professional driver, including Nelson when assigned, handles the short 10 to 20 minute transfer in a modern, quiet vehicle. The flat $17.57 price covers up to four people, and mobile booking keeps the process simple.

“Communication went well, Nelson was there on time and is a good driver. Definitely a recommendation!”

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