Cape Verde · CITY TOURS IN SãO VICENTE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 city tours in São Vicente worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day São Vicente loop from Mindelo: villages, Monte Verde tea views, Calhau farms, Salamansa, and a swim at Baía das Gatas.
“overall it was a satisfying experience, we've visited all the places we were supposed to see, unfortunately there was no visibility on the Monte Verde's peak. The lunch at the restaurant was very good ( not incl). Our guide Sônia was highly knowledgeable. Recommended”
A 2-hour night music walk through Mindelo, with live bars, grogue or ponche, and local guide stories plus a dance stop.
“Suzy showed me around several and very diverse places, adding background info and stories to the art and music scene of Cabo Verde, and more in particular that of Sao Vicente and Mindelo. I know where I’m going tomorrow evening!”
Sao Vicente half-day tour from Mindelo with Monte Verde tea house views plus fishing villages and beaches like Baia das Gatas and Calhau.
“The island was beautiful-The Tea House(indoor visit) was great and the beaches were great. However, we did not have much time to swim (only 15 minutes) because we were the only ones who wanted to. Disappointed about that, as it was the reason we chose this tour. Instead Kalu took us to see turtles, which was wonderful. They took good care of us.”
Explore Mindelo city sights and rural villages, ride to Monte Verde for panoramic views, then relax at Salamansa and Baía das Gatas beaches.
“Elodie did a fine job with the group she had. The pace was a bit slow for my tastes, but there were lots of elderly and limited people from the ship, so it was understandable. The views from the top of Monteverde were wonderful, and I enjoyed seeing local people in their ordinary lives.”
A short small-group walking tour in Mindelo, São Vicente, mixing culture, fish and fruit markets, and local tips for Carnaval and beaches.
“The tour was great and gave me a comprehensive view of the city. The tour guide was good and service provided by the company is good as well. The customized the tour to my need. The go the extra mile to give a good service.”
6-hour São Vicente tour from Mindelo to Monte Verde views, Salamanca barefoot beach, and Baía das Gatas swim, with lunch included.
“Lors de notre excursion sur l’île de São Vicente au Cap Vert, organisée via l’application Get Your Guide, nous avons eu la chance d’être accompagnés par un guide très aimable. Il nous a fait partager avec passion son amour pour son île natale. Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert la nature exceptionnelle de São Vicente, sa faune et sa flore variées, ainsi que la richesse de ses paysages. Son enthousiasme pour la randonnée était palpable et il nous a encouragés à apprécier pleinement les sentiers et la nature environnante. Les échanges furent nombreux et enrichissants : il nous a raconté l’histoire, les langues et les traditions cap-verdiennes, ce qui a…”
90-minute guided walk in Mindelo: markets, squares, Rua de Lisboa Walk of Fame, Cesária Évora sites, with pickup. From $41.
A 2-hour Mindelo walking tour with hotel pickup, market and culture stops, Monte Cara port views, and Laginha beach time.
“Heel goede uitleg gekregen van onze gids Nelson . Was een aanrader.”
Walk historic Mindelo, meet live Cape Verdean music, then learn six rhythms with a dancer and musician in a 3.5 hour cultural tour.
“A nicely paced walk with our guide to view nearby historic sites and architectural influences. included meeting with a guitarist who demonstrated Cabo Verdian rhythms while a dancer instructed us on how they dance to each. interactive and fun. if you like to dance take this tour!”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Mindelo’s streets, markets, and music culture, with pickup, a snack, and a multilingual guide.
“Our guide for our Mindelo walking tour was very good. We enjoyed seeing the town and learning about the area. It was very interesting!”
Every kind of day out on the islands, and the best of each.
