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The 15 Best City Tours in Cape Verde

27 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $22

Praia’s plateau and market, Mindelo’s waterfront and music bars, Espargos and Sal Rei for what an island town looks like away from the hotels. The 15 below are the walks worth a morning.

Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas - How the hotel pickup actually helps (and why it matters)
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Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas

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1.Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35Our pick

Espargos city tour on Sal with street art, local life, panoramic views, and Cape Verde tapas, plus hotel pickup for about $35.

“Great tour. Our tour guide was superb. Knowledgeable, relaxed and super friendly. Picked up from hotel, driven around various parts of the city. Some parts we wolked. Ending the tour with samples of local cuisine. The food was great and owner genuinely lovely and welcoming. Would absolutely recommend!”

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Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde (excludes city) - Starting in Mindelo, then heading straight for São Vicente’s edges
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Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde (excludes city)

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2.Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde (excludes city)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

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”

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Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour - Starting in Praia Plateau, where markets and colonial lines meet
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Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour

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3.Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

4-hour guided tour of Praia and Cidade Velha on Santiago, with Banana Street, UNESCO Pelourinho Square, and ocean views at Fortaleza.

“Amerigo nous a fait partager sa connaissance de l'histoire de son pays avec beaucoup de professionnalisme dans un français plus que correct. si vous en avez la possibilité demandez à faire le circuit "à l'envers"( comme nous avons dû le faire du fait des embouteillages du lundi matin): vous commencerez alors par Santiago "historique" et terminerez par Praia "contemporaine". J'airais même préféré commencer par la citadelle de Cidade Velha avant la ville de Cidade Velha. Attention, l'entrée à la citadelle coute 500escudos (5€) par personne.”

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Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike - Down the Green Valley: Fruit Trees, Farms, and Grogue Talk
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Praia: Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

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4.Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Guided 4-hour hike from Praia to Cidade Velha, with farms, a 400-year-old baobab, and an endemic bird chance. Pickup included.

“It was a beautiful route. The car was very small and the guide could have told us a little more or waited for the last ones in the group, who often missed out on things. We had to wait a very long time for the bus to take us back!”

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Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family - Pickup in Santa Maria and the market start that sets the tone
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Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family

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5.Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join a local guide for a 2-hour Santa Maria loop, including a family cuscuz and fidjos tasting, salt pans, Shells Beach photos, and Ponta Preta swim.

“our tour guide Alihandro was very informative about the area we were not rushed both him and our driver were very patient t every stop and there was photo opportunities all the time. it was very nice to see normal lives and meet local people. A big thank you to Melissa for welcoming us and preparing the cuzcus and fijos.”

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Espargos: Guided Sal Island City Tour - Pickup, timing, and how the guide keeps the day moving
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Espargos: Guided Sal Island City Tour

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6.Guided Sal Island City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Guided 4-hour tour of Espargos with hotel pickup, market time, and Cape Verde culture for $39 per person.

“Ontzettend leuke tour. Djhon vertelt veel over de geschiedenis van Sal en Espargos. We hebben dan ook vanalles gezien en gehoord hoe de locals leven”

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Mindelo Cultural: city tour "Mindelo by Night" - Where you start: Nautilus or Le Metalo, then straight into the vibe
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Mindelo Cultural: city tour “Mindelo by Night”

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8.Mindelo Cultural: city tour “Mindelo by Night”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

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!”

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Sal island: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas - Timing From Santa Maria: The 4:00 pm Pickup and 2.5 Hour Pace
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Sal island: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas

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Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour - Northern Boavista by 4x4: How the Ride Shapes the Day
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Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks – 4×4 Tour

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10.Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks – 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $76

4x4 northern Boa Vista tour with Rabil pottery, Santa Maria shipwreck, Fatima’s Chapel, Sal Rei city, and Cape Verde snacks at Sodade.

“We loved our activity! Our guide was incredibly knowledgable throughout the tour and was extremely attentive to us. We were really lucky as it was just ourselves on the tour and the guide really allowed us to make the most of the private experience and allowed us to take our time between stops. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough and we feel very lucky to have seen a small part of the beauty that is Cape Verde!”

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Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde, São Vicente Excludes City - São Pedro and Salamansa: fishing villages with day-to-day energy
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Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde, São Vicente Excludes City

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11.Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde, São Vicente Excludes City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $81Top rated

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.”

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City Walking Tour, Mindelo, Highlights - Centro Cultural do Mindelo: art, theatre, and why it matters
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City Walking Tour, Mindelo, Highlights

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12.City Walking Tour, Mindelo, Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $41

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.”

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S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages - Centro Cultural do Mindelo: art, local context, and quick souvenir time
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S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages

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13.S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $63

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.”

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Guided City tour Praia with Cidade Velha (World Heritage) - Praça Alexandre Albuquerque: your quick orientation in central Praia
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Guided City tour Praia with Cidade Velha (World Heritage)

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Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour - Meet at Rua Neves Ferreira, Then Start Walking
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Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour

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15.Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $22Best value

2-hour Praia highlights tour: Plateau colonial sights, Sucupira market, Nossa Senhora da Graça, barracks and views, $22.37.

“Manuel is een vriendelijke gids die je rustig de verschillende gebouwen en bezienswaardigheden van Plato laat zien en over de geschiedenis daarvan spreekt. En je een mooi uitzicht over de stad geeft, beide kanten op. Alleen daarom is dit een aanrader, want in je eentje kom je daar niet.”

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★ 5.0Praia city to the airport.From $173 reviews
★ 3.6Mindelo City Walking TourFrom $533 reviews
★ 5.0Mindelo Cultural: city tour with live music and dance classFrom $1413 reviews
★ 3.4Praia City ToursFrom $683 reviews
★ 4.2City Tour with a Splash at Estoril BeachFrom $883 reviews
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