Top 8 City Tours in Santiago

1.Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour

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

Explore Praia markets and Cidade Velha landmarks on a four-hour Cape Verde tour with hotel pickup, local guides, and historic ocean views.

“Amerigo nous a fait partager sa connaissance de l'histoire de son pays avec beaucoup de professionnalisme dans un français plus que correct. si vous en avez la possibilité demandez à faire le circuit "à l'envers"( comme nous avons dû le faire du fait des embouteillages du lundi matin): vous commencerez alors par Santiago "historique" et terminerez par Praia "contemporaine". J'airais même préféré commencer par la citadelle de Cidade Velha avant la ville de Cidade Velha. Attention, l'entrée à la citadelle coute 500escudos (5€) par personne.”

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

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

Review of Praia’s 4-hour hike through Santiago’s green valley to the 400-year-old baobab and historic Cidade Velha.

“Great tour with our great guide Antonio! We learned so much about the islands of Cabo Verde! The hike is not too hard, but beautiful! I would totally recommend this tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $59Top rated

Explore Praia markets, colonial landmarks, and World Heritage Cidade Velha on a small-group Cape Verde tour with pickup and free cancellation.

“Our 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.”

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4.Tour Old City/Discover Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $30

Explore Cidade Velha near Praia, from Fortaleza Real to its slave-trade monuments, with private transport, a local guide, and flexible pacing.

“Nelson was an excellent guide, very warm, and we had a great visit. The visit was well-paced, interesting, and comfortable. This tour was a good mix of the modern, traditional, and historical. At the end of our trip, Nelson recommended a good place for lunch. He has a great sense of humor, too.”

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5.Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour

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

Explore Praia’s Plateau, Sucupira Market, colonial landmarks, and Cape Verdean daily life on a short, affordable guided city tour.

“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

Explore UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha from Praia with a private guide, historic ruins, St. Philip Fortress, and authentic Cape Verdean culture.

“fantastisch van begin tot einde, de chauffeur-gids was zeer onderlegd, sprak als local zeer goed Engels, gaf heel veel info en nam de nodige tijd, het was een belevenis die lang zal nablijven”

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7.Praia City Tours

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

Explore Praia’s Plateau, Sucupira Market, museums, beaches, and local culture on a flexible 150-minute city tour with transport.

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8.Praia city to the airport.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Review of Praia to airport transfer in Santiago, Cape Verde, with private pickup, professional drivers, comfort, price, timing, and booking tips.

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

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