Santiago Island: Assomada City Tour with Lunch

This guided cultural tour in Assomada, Cape Verde, suits travelers interested in music, pottery, and local markets.

Highlights

• Explore Assomada with a local guide
• Visit a women's musical group and learn about Batuco
• Discover a women's pottery cooperative and create your own piece
• Browse the Assomada market for local products
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with traditional dishes

Description

Meet your guide in front of the Norberto Tavares Cultural Center in Assomada city. Begin your exploration of Assomada’s handcraft and food market, then visit the Kapok Tree, one of the largest and oldest trees in Cape Verde.

Next, take a short drive to Fonte Lima village to visit an all-women musical group. Experience Batuco, one of Cape Verde’s oldest musical traditions. Learn about Batuco’s meaning, watch the dancers, and listen to the lyrics.

Afterwards, visit the women’s handcraft cooperative, Women & Clay. Discover their pottery-making process, which was once a primary income source. Hear their stories and try your hand at creating your own pottery piece.

Return to Assomada for an optional lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Cape Verdean cuisine.

Includes

• Visit to Assomada city
• Visit to a women's musical group
• Experience and understanding of Batuco
• Visit to Women & Clay pottery cooperative
• Hands-on pottery making
• Visit to Assomada market
• Local guide
• Lunch
• Private transport

Excludes

• Tips
• Drinks
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• The tour features cultural experiences and hands-on pottery making.
• Lunch is included; drinks are not.
• Suitable for travelers interested in culture and arts.
• Visit the Kapok Tree and local street art.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Morning departures are recommended to avoid midday heat. Booking in advance is advised due to limited group sizes.