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Discover the Old Town with a local guide, visit its historical icons, learn how to make traditional couscous, and finish with an authentic Cape Verdean grogue tasting.

Highlights

• Explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Learn how to make traditional couscous at a local workshop
• Enjoy an authentic grogue/rum tasting
• A complete experience of culture, history, and gastronomy
• Enjoy the comfort of hotel pickup and a local guide

Description

Experience description Discover the historic heart of Cape Verde on this unique experience that combines culture, cuisine, and history. We'll start with a guided tour of Cidade Velha, the first colonial city founded by the Portuguese in West Africa and the birthplace of the archipelago. Stroll through the historic streets while the guide shares stories about pirates, trade, slavery, and the formation of Cape Verdean identity. Then head to a local distillery and restaurant where you'll learn, with a traditional cook, how to prepare steamed corn couscous, one of the most emblematic dishes of Santiago's cuisine. At the end of the workshop, you can enjoy your own couscous served with honey or local cheese. The experience ends with a tasting of grogue, the typical Cape Verdean drink made by hand from sugar cane. Discover the different flavor profiles, the distillation process, and taste varieties such as dry grogue, punch, and flavored rum. A complete immersion in Santiago's culture — perfect for history, food, and authentic travel lovers.

Includes

Certified Guide Transportation from Praia City Traditional Couscous Workshop Rum tasting Guided Tour

Important Information

• This tour can be done during two periods of the day, in the morning and in the afternoon, where you can enjoy a magnificent sunset.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund