The 7 Best Local Life Tours in Santiago

1.Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $111Our pick

Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley, share lunch with a local family, and enjoy Cape Verdean mountain and sea views from Praia.

“Why you send me always mail about this trip. I didn’t do this trip, because I wasn’t picked up. I’m still waiting for an answer!!!!!”

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2.Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Hike from Serra Malagueta to Principal, enjoy mountain views, local culture, and a home-cooked Cape Verdean lunch for $70.

“De tour was mooi! Vanaf Tarrafal met een Hi-Lux een klein half uur naar de entree van het park. Vanaf de start werd veel uitgelegd over de natuur, en de tour is 1 lange afdaling van honderden meters. De paden zijn redelijk goed begaanbaar met sommige uitdagingen onderweg. Logisch, je loopt op een berg in de natuur. Er was een stop met een toilet, waar ook drinken werd verkocht. Erg klein dus er is ook niet veel en soms is het gewoon uitverkocht. De terugweg naar Tarrafal via de kunstroute was prachtig.”

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3.Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $63Best value

Explore Praia and Cidade Velha with a local guide, markets, forts, colonial sites, and a Cape Verdean Pontxi tasting.

“Nous avons pu découvrir la jolie ville de Cidade Velha, puis une partie de Praia, et apprendre leurs secrets d'histoire passionnants grâce à notre guide qui a su nous présenter les choses avec beaucoup de pédagogie et de gentillesse. La Read more”

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4.Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Hike Serra Malagueta from Tarrafal, spot Cape Verde wildlife, and share a home-cooked lunch with locals for an authentic half-day outing.

“Notre guide Ely était très à l’écoute. Très attentionné. Souriant et très interessant. La Rando a été extra grâce aux paysages et à notre guide. La pause dans son « jardin d’Eden » était inattendue et tellement bienvenue. Une belle expérience pour découvrir les paysages et le mode de vie à la montagne.”

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5.Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $88

Explore Praia’s Plateau, markets, lighthouse, colonial sights, and a traditional Cape Verdean lunch with local hosts.

“Visite sympa mais sans plus, la ville ne présentant pas de particularité. Guide maîtrisant bien son sujet et très bon repas chez les locaux”

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6.Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $88

Explore Praia’s lighthouse, markets, monuments, and local lunch on a small-group walking tour with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Was sold as a private tour according to my booking voucher. Under the "Additional info" section of both this tour and the Cidade Velha tour, it was indicated that "This is a private tour. Only your group will participate". It seems that they have changed it now but their duplicity on this stance was uncalled for.”

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7.Day with locals people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend a day with Eloisa’s family on Santiago, shop Assomada Market, cook local dishes, crush sugar cane, dance, and share lunch.

“We had an amazing day with Eloise and her family. All of them are very welcoming und fun. After making some delicious food for lunch, we did some traditional dancing with Eloise and her kids. We had loads of fun and learned a lot. We didn’t want the day to end.”

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