Sal island: Santa Maria City Tour, Street Art and Tapas
Overview
Join one of our experts to discover the city of Santa Maria. Get to know the stories related to the village and discover the best places (the hottest places and local places) that you can visit during your stay on Sal island.
We will visit the pontoon and other historical monuments of the city, we will walk through the streets and admiring the colourful street art on its walls, reflecting the culture and daily life of its inhabitants. We will stroll through the streets where we will get to know the hottest bars and restaurants in town, we will make a stop at a local restaurant where we will enjoy an aperitif with drinks and typical Cape Verdean snacks.
Get to know the best of the city of Santa Maria.
We will visit the pontoon and other historical monuments of the city, we will walk through the streets and admiring the colourful street art on its walls, reflecting the culture and daily life of its inhabitants. We will stroll through the streets where we will get to know the hottest bars and restaurants in town, we will make a stop at a local restaurant where we will enjoy an aperitif with drinks and typical Cape Verdean snacks.
Get to know the best of the city of Santa Maria.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed local guide
- Liability insurance
- Taste the typical flavours of Cape Verde (beverages and snacks)
What to expect
We will pick you up from your hotel to drive to the town of Santa Maria, the most touristy town in Cape Verde.
There we will visit the emblematic Pontão, once used for the export of salt and today the port of arrival of artisanal boats with fresh fish, you will see the movement of fish sales, locals jumping off the bridge and admire the crystal clear turquoise water and the sandy beach of Santa Maria, one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde and one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa.
Next we will visit the city's historical monuments, strolling through its streets and admiring the colourful street art on its walls, reflecting the culture and daily life of its inhabitants. We will walk among the streets where you will get to know the hottest bars and restaurants in town that worth visiting during your stay. During this tour, we will stop at a local restaurant where we will taste typical flavours of Cape Verde.
After this break, we will see an exhibition of old photos and utensils and have a splendid view of the city. From here we will see authentic Cape Verdean arts and souvenirs, where your guide will teach you how to distinguish them. Finally, we will return to your hotel.
Stop At:
• Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal
Sample Menu
• typical Cape Verdean juices, coffee, tea and coffee cakes and pastries, cuscuz
There we will visit the emblematic Pontão, once used for the export of salt and today the port of arrival of artisanal boats with fresh fish, you will see the movement of fish sales, locals jumping off the bridge and admire the crystal clear turquoise water and the sandy beach of Santa Maria, one of the seven wonders of Cape Verde and one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa.
Next we will visit the city's historical monuments, strolling through its streets and admiring the colourful street art on its walls, reflecting the culture and daily life of its inhabitants. We will walk among the streets where you will get to know the hottest bars and restaurants in town that worth visiting during your stay. During this tour, we will stop at a local restaurant where we will taste typical flavours of Cape Verde.
After this break, we will see an exhibition of old photos and utensils and have a splendid view of the city. From here we will see authentic Cape Verdean arts and souvenirs, where your guide will teach you how to distinguish them. Finally, we will return to your hotel.
Stop At:
• Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal
Sample Menu
• typical Cape Verdean juices, coffee, tea and coffee cakes and pastries, cuscuz
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- No need to print the voucher, just show it on your phone.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
T3962YJleag
February 2023
the city tour with chan was a great experience. he had many stories to tell about the saltlakes, the history of the city and the people who live in santa maria. he shows great effort and we learned many new things :) the local food was delicious.
the city tour with chan was a great experience. he had many stories to tell about the saltlakes, the history of the city and the people who live in santa maria. he shows great effort and we learned many new things :) the local food was delicious.Paul_N
December 2022
We throughly enjoyed this guided tour. We told them we are vegetarian and they adapted the snacks for us, which were delicious. We learned more about the history of Cape Verde and Santa Maria, and had a taste of what life is like for people living here. Chan, our guide, was entertaining and acco...
We throughly enjoyed this guided tour. We told them we are vegetarian and they adapted the snacks for us, which were delicious. We learned more about the history of Cape Verde and Santa Maria, and had a taste of what life is like for people living here. Chan, our guide, was entertaining and accommodating, telling great stories with passion and humour. A great way to escape the beach and tourist areas and increase our knowledge about this beautiful town and wonderful island.kathrinsG3431PU
March 2023
Toller Ausflug mit Reiseleiter Chan. Die Abholung im Hotel erfolgte überpünktlich. Es gab ein abwechslungsreiches Programm, Salzseen, Kultur Geschichte im kleinen Museum. Fragen wurden kompetent beantwortet. Die Verkostung am Ende war super. Chan sprang gern als Fotograph ein.
Toller Ausflug mit Reiseleiter Chan. Die Abholung im Hotel erfolgte überpünktlich. Es gab ein abwechslungsreiches Programm, Salzseen, Kultur Geschichte im kleinen Museum. Fragen wurden kompetent beantwortet. Die Verkostung am Ende war super. Chan sprang gern als Fotograph ein.