The 16 Most Popular Tours & Things To Do In Praia
Discover the top tours and activities in Praia, Cape Verde, from island day trips and city tours to hikes and cultural experiences. Find the best fit for your trip.
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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals
Discover Praia’s history and local culture on this guided walking tour, featuring landmarks, markets, and a delicious seaside lunch—all with small group intimacy.
Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting
Explore Praia and Cidade Velha with this guided tour featuring local sights, history, markets, and a Pontxi tasting—all in about 4-5 hours.
Santiago Island: Private Airport Transfer to Praia or Vice Versa
Efficient and private transfer between Praia airport and city, offering comfort, reliability, and personalized service for seamless arrivals or departures.
Hiking Serra Malagueta Natural Park
Discover the natural beauty of Cape Verde with a 3-hour hike through Serra Malagueta Natural Park. Enjoy panoramic views, endemic flora, and fauna.
Hiking Águas Belas Cave
Discover the natural beauty of Cape Verde with a guided 3-hour hike to Águas Belas Cave. Enjoy stunning views, turtles, and an authentic experience.
Discover Santiago island in 1 day
Explore Santiago Island in a single day with this guided tour, blending culture, landscapes, and local flavor for an authentic Cape Verde experience.
Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch
Experience Cape Verde’s stunning Tarrafal Beach with a boat trip, snorkel, lighthouse visit, and BBQ. A perfect day of authentic local scenery and marine life.
Cape Verde: Best Hikking Trails of Santiago Island – 6 Days
Discover Santiago Island’s best hiking trails, cultural sites, and beaches on this 6-day guided tour that combines authentic experiences with convenience.
Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde
Discover Santiago Island on a private day tour from Praia, featuring boat trips, stunning caves, natural pools, and scenic mountain views for an authentic Cape Verde experience.
Like Locals: Banana Plantation, and Cuscuz with locals
Explore Cape Verde’s local life with this small-group tour featuring banana plantations, a cooking workshop, and tastings in Santa Cruz and Orgãos.
Santiago Island: Banana Plantation, Natural Park & Workshop with a local family
Discover Santiago Island’s authentic charm with a tour exploring banana plantations, natural parks, and a local family workshop—an enriching experience in Cape Verde.
Hikking Natural Park/Serra Malagueta
Discover Cape Verde’s Serra Malagueta with a private guided hike, stunning views, and personalized attention—perfect for nature lovers seeking authentic experiences.
Banana Plantation / Black Sand Beach Experience
Discover Santiago Island's charm with a 5-hour banana plantation and black sand beach tour, featuring local fruits, scenic views, and authentic insights.
Santiago: Longueira, Pico de Antónia & Monte Tchota Trek
Explore Santiago Island’s stunning landscapes on a guided trek to Pico de Antónia and Monte Tchota, including local village visits and panoramic views.
Tour Old City/Discover Old Town
Discover Santiago’s Old Town on this guided tour through historic sites like Fortaleza Real de San Felipe and Pelourinho, with knowledgeable guides and authentic sights.
Airport to Tarrafal
Enjoy a reliable, comfortable transfer from Praia Airport to Tarrafal with professional drivers, scenic stops, and excellent reviews. Perfect for a stress-free start or end to your trip.
Santiago Island: Longueira, Pico de Antónia & Monte Tchota Trek
Discover Santiago Island’s stunning landscapes on this 6-hour trek to Pico de Antónia and Monte Tchota, featuring breathtaking views and authentic rural life.
Santiago island & Full Day Island
Explore Santiago Island through this two-day private tour, combining historic sights like Cidade Velha with scenic landscapes and cultural stops in Cape Verde.
Cape Verde: Wonders of Santiago Island – 7 Days 6 Nights
Discover Santiago Island with this 7-day tour, combining cultural sights, scenic landscapes, local cuisine, and authentic Cape Verdean hospitality.
Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site
Discover Santiago Island’s highlights with this half-day, small-group tour of Praia and Cidade Velha, blending history, culture, and authentic local life.
Hiking: Monte Tchota Natural Park – Pico DAntónia (1394m) – Longueira
Experience Santiago's highest peak with a challenging yet rewarding hike, stunning panoramic views, and cultural insights with expert guides.
Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike & Relaxing Swim at Tarrafal Beach
Discover Santiago’s natural beauty with this guided hike through Serra Malagueta, ending with a relaxing swim at Tarrafal Beach—an authentic Cape Verde experience.
Private Tour of Santiago Discover the Island
Explore Santiago with this private, full-day tour featuring stunning viewpoints, cultural sites, and authentic local experiences—all led by expert guides.
Discover Praia from a Locals Perspective with Lunch
Experience Praia like a local with this guided tour, exploring markets, historic sites, and enjoying authentic Cape Verdean cuisine for $53.
Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkeling and BBQ on the beach
Discover Cape Verde’s natural beauty with this boat trip to Ribeira da Barca featuring caves, snorkeling, and a beach BBQ. Small group, expert guides.
Hiking to Antonia Peak
Experience breathtaking views on Santiago Island with a guided hike to Antonia Peak. Perfect for adventure seekers with moderate fitness.
Highlights of Cidade Velha with local guide
Discover the historic charm of Cidade Velha with a personalized guided tour from Praia, including key landmarks, stunning views, and local insights.
Full day Santiago Excursion
Discover Santiago Island with this full-day tour featuring markets, scenic parks, historical sites, and cultural villages — perfect for authentic Cape Verde experiences.
Best of Santiago Island: Cidade Velha, Workshop & Tarrafal Beach Tour
Discover Santiago Island’s highlights on this private tour, from colonial ruins and historic sites to a relaxing beach day with local cooking experiences.