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Sal Island: Espargos City Tour with Local Life and Cape Verdian Tapas Experience
4.4
32 Ratings
Espargos
Join this journey from Santa Maria to Espargos and experience the laid-back lifestyle of Sal Island’s capital. Explore the streets in search of captivating street art! Connect with the locals and embrace the warm hospitality of Sal Island. Gain insights about the island with the help of an expert local guide and savor the authentic local cuisine.
Join this journey from Santa Maria to Espargos and experience the laid-back lifestyle of Sal Island’s capital. Explore the streets in search of captivating street art! Connect with the locals and embrace the warm hospitality of Sal Island. Gain insights about the island with the help of an expert local guide and savor the authentic local cuisine.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Espargos - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Santa Maria between 4 pm and 4:30 pm for a drive to Espargos, the capital of Sal island.
On the journey, there will be a stop at Amilcar Cabral Airport, situated south of Espargos. This stop provides an opportunity to learn about the airport’s significant role in the city’s development….
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Espargos - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Santa Maria between 4 pm and 4:30 pm for a drive to Espargos, the capital of Sal island.
On the journey, there will be a stop at Amilcar Cabral Airport, situated south of Espargos. This stop provides an opportunity to learn about the airport’s significant role in the city’s development.
Following this, the tour will proceed to the historic center of Espargos, where participants can stroll through the streets and admire the vibrant street art that adorns the walls, showcasing the culture and everyday life of the locals. During this walk, there will be a stop at a local eatery to enjoy an aperitif with traditional Cape Verdean drinks.
After this delightful break, the tour will continue to a viewpoint offering a magnificent panoramic view of the town. From there, the tour will head to the suburbs to experience the morabeza and relaxed lifestyle of the residents.
Finally, the tour will return to Santa Maria, with guests being dropped off at their hotel two and a half hours after pickup. - Amílcar Cabral International Airport - The first international airport in Cape Verde.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and return transfer
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and return transfer
- Snacks
Additional Information
- The tour includes tapas tastings and Cape Verde local flavours.
- This tour involves a 20 to 40 minute walk through the city, so a moderate level of fitness is required for the group tour. The private tour can be personalised for you if you have mobility issues.
- The tour includes tapas tastings and Cape Verde local flavours.
- This tour involves a 20 to 40 minute walk through the city, so a moderate level of fitness is required for the group tour. The private tour can be personalised for you if you have mobility issues.
Location
Espargos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(32 Ratings)
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Tmrsl
Dec 22, 2025
No stress ☀️ - Everything very simple but perfect ❤️humble and welcoming people!
The time sometimes seems that for an experience already to repeat yet this year
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Bernd_h
Dec 18, 2025
Late afternoon sunset tour - Despite the short tour we received a lot of information about Sal and the island capital Espargos! Small local snacks we tried which were very tasty! The highlight was the sunset from the viewing hill in Espargos!
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Pallinini
Nov 18, 2025
No stress - Fantastic New Year, in a lovely place inhabited by very hospitable and kind people. Ideal for those who love the sea in the "no stress" version
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Paul_c
Nov 15, 2025
An superb way to learn about Sal - A really interesting and informative tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and happily answered all our questions as well as pointing out interesting facts about the island. This is a great tour if you want to see the real Sal and learn about it. Would highly recommend
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Elizabeth_f
Feb 25, 2026
Sal island trip - Very interesting trip , seeing the everyday life of locals. Things pointed out that you would not automatically know
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310dorothyk
Sep 12, 2025
Worth it! - Worth the visit! Especially the Espagos and Lemon Sharks experience! This trip offered an amazing view of the island. The good and the bad. It was an insightful experience. The food at the trips chosen restaurant could do better quality food though.
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Chinhogatito
Sep 12, 2025
Charm - Small but very picturesque village. The ponton was halfway down because of the storm but it was good to see the local customs. Lovely and very cheerful people, always hospitable. The market is large but little used gave to see the vegetables and fruits that are consumed on the island. I recommend this visit to know restaurants where to go well as nightly fun.
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Laure0265
Jul 13, 2025
Small immersion in typical town island of sal - Nice immersion in a small town near santa maria. But not much to see.
Very energizing guide.
However, I regret the tapas episode at the bottom of a restaurant TV screen lit. I imagined us sitting outside in the village square with locals and music for a real sharing.
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Rosac187
Jan 23, 2026
The pros and cons of TOUR - We were in a cart, it's beautiful and worth it, but where are the authorities that let do these kinds of tours in cars without having at least a first aid box!? A boy was bitten by a dog, he bleed and stinked, the walk continued and they had not a quick sting. A SHAME!!! If you are going to take the walk ask before you have a first aid box, or take you.
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Maribeth_s
Mar 3, 2026
No show . Don't use this tour operator . No message ahead !!!! - No show . 48 minutes pass the pick up time . No message . if I didnt message viator I wont know that tour is not operating. ROBBING a precious time is much worst . If theres zero star i will put zero
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