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Sal island: Guided Historical and Cultural Tour
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Sal island: Guided Historical and Cultural Tour

By Sal Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is $183 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Discover the island’s history and culture with a local guide.
  • Discover the facts that marked the history and development of Sal island.
  • Admire Salinas de Pedra de Lume, the only salt lake inside the volcanic caldera.
  • Explore Santa Maria city.
  • Delight yourself with a refreshing local juice and an aperitif.

Activity location

    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

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Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Enjoy a private tour and discover the fascinating history and culture of Sal island just for your group.

Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$206.14 x 1 Adult$206.14

Total
Price is $206.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedPivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLiability insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedBaby seat (0-4 years)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnack and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra food and drink that you may require.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

After being picked up at your accommodation, you will proceed to Pedra de Lume, the oldest settlement on Sal island, founded in 1804 by Manual António Martins. We will take a walk between the locality, there you can learn about its history, attractions, sights and the local lifestyle. Then, you will visit Salinas of Pedra Lume, the main tourist attraction in the region, the only saline in the world located inside the caldera of a volcano. A protected landscape that has a unique view with the salt-covered soil whose colors vary from turquoise to pinkish white. It was elevated to National Natural, Historical and Cultural Heritage and appears on the indicative list of Cape Verde at UNESCO. Then, proceed to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Driving route), where you will learn the stories of the airline industry in Cape Verde. Then, you will travel to Salinas of Santa Maria, a protected landscape. Following Salinas, you will explore the Santa Maria city, and learn about the history of the city. We will walk through the main streets of Santa Maria, discover the historical places, the local handicrafts and how to identify them. At the end of the tour, you will visit the Water Route and experience the local flavors. Get to know how the lack of this essential good was overcome on Sal island. Learn more about our cultural festivals and see the accessories used in these festivals, as well as replicas of old utensils. Last but not least, indulge yourself to a snack with local flavors in a restaurant with great sea views.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde