History Tours in Vila do Maio
Compare 35 history tours in Vila do Maio, with prices from €28. Top rated: From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day (4.7★).
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Dirk_S·2026-09-03·
★ 5.0
Old Town and Heritage Plateau Historic Tour with Local Guide
Edson was a wonderful...
Edson was a wonderful guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. This tour is excellent for getting an overview of the Praia Plateau and Cideda Velha. Also learned a lot of interesting facts about the history of Cabo Verde.
vicmbe·2026-07-28·
★ 5.0
Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour
I recommend this activity
Great walking tour and very interesting
rolandbV5947OH·2026-04-16·
★ 4.0
From Praia, Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike
Beautiful hike in the GreenValley with the highlight of Cape Verde's oldest BaoBab tree
We were in mid-March individually for a week on Santiago and booked some tours with Cape Verde tours. We have only made positive experiences with the organizer. Punctual and reliable pick-up and execution of the hike. Competent tour guide named Gualter, good subject as well as general knowledge of the history of the World Heritage Site Cidade Velha in English, friendly and safe group tour. The entry into the Canyon Gorge or the dried-out riverbed is slightly sloping, but can be managed with good footwear and normal condition as well as surefootedness. Walking sticks for better grip are recommended. Highlight is the oldest BaoBab tree in Cape Verde, which is in the middle of the hike. We were told a lot about the Green Valley and the countryside. With a bit of luck you can see a monkey in the Ribeira (green seacats) who are looking for food. The target, of course, is the hist. Place Cidade Velha with Banana Street and the sights. We wish the Guide Gualter with Cape Verde tours continued success.
Frequently asked questions
How much do history tours in Vila do Maio cost?
Prices start at €28 per adult for the Praia Walking Tour Local Markets and Historic Buildings. Most of the 35 options on this page cost between €67 and €153. Private and full-day options cost more.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Almost all can: 35 of the 35 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
30 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
How long do history tours in Vila do Maio last?
Most last about 5 hours. Two options take 2 hours or less, and the longest lasts 11 days.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 29 of the 35 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
Which languages are the tours in?
English is the most common, offered by 34 experiences, followed by French, Portuguese, Spanish; Castilian and German. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
What are the best-rated history tours in Vila do Maio?
The Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach is rated 4.8 from 136 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
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