São Vicente: Full Day Guided Highlights Tour, Mindelo

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São Vicente: Full Day Guided Highlights Tour, Mindelo
Top rated
4.7792206 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7792206 out of 5 stars
77 reviews

Welcome to one of the most beautiful Islands of Cabo Verde, with its small vibrant cosmopolitan city, full of life! History, culture, lifestyle. Visit our villages, and beautiful beaches!

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup included
We can pick up at your accommodation - let us know your location? Or we can meet in front of the Cultural Center of Mindelo (across from Marina Mindelo)

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Julia – France

Thank you very much to our amazing guide Rui!!! We had an amazing day and learnt so much about the island thanks to him! Also shout out to our driver Silvio :) I highly recommend this tour! All the best for the future guys <3

R
Remco – Netherlands

The tour was really nice. Very good driver and the guide could tell us a lot about the island and the history.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Mindelo

  • Van

    (10 minutes)

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    Fortim do Rei

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Cultural Center of Mindelo

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Mercado De Peixe

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Mercado Municipal

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

  • Van

    (45 minutes)

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    Parque Natural Monte Verde

    Photo stop, Visit, Coffee, Tea, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Local snacks (25 minutes)

  • Van

    (40 minutes)

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    Salamansa

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

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    Baía das Gatas

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Swimming (30 minutes)

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    Estrada Baía das Gatas - Calhau

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

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    Calhau

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Free time (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Van

    (40 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Mindelo

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Mindelo, History and Culture
  • Monte Verde (750m or 2,460ft, the highest peak in São Vicente)
  • Fishing and Farming villages. lifestyle and development
  • Stop for lunch at local restaurant

Full description

Hear about our history, culture, lifestyle. Enjoy the architectural style of our colorful buildings. Visit the bustling markets of Mindelo; Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market (closed on Sundays). From the lookout point, we will have the best views of Mindelo, Monte Cara, and Laginha Beach. Take a scenic drive to the top of Monte Verde, natural and protected park, the highest peak in Sao Vicente. Head to the small charming sea side fishing villages on the Island. Take a swim in the clear blue lagoon of Baía das Gatas, and marvel at the contrasting long beach coastline. Calhau is an oasis! A charming small farming and fishing village also home of Vulcao Viana, one of the of last extinct volcanos on the Island. In the valley of Calhau we will see traditional farming by hand, animals, water wells, and windmills.

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
  • Liability insurance
  • Entrance fee per person (€2 for Ocean Museum, Centro Nacional de Artesanato €3, & €5 for Cesária Évora Museum)
  • Lunch and personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • People with altitude sickness

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Most of our travel will be by vehicle, though we will do some walking in the city, wear your bathing suit and towel for a swim at Baia das Gatas Beach, if desired (there is no place to change your clothing). Wear comfortable clothing, shoes, and sun protection. Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude. We will make a stop for lunch, the restaurant accepts euros and escudos (local currency), no credit cards. Please inform of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • *On Sundays the markets and cultural center are closed, on these days, we will pass by to learn more about lifestyle on the Island

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 77 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Julia – FranceApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Thank you very much to our amazing guide Rui!!! We had an amazing day and learnt so much about the island thanks to him! Also shout out to our driver Silvio :) I highly recommend this tour! All the best for the future guys <3
R
Remco – NetherlandsMarch 15, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was really nice. Very good driver and the guide could tell us a lot about the island and the history.
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Niels – PortugalFebruary 15, 2025 – Verified booking
very good way to see Mindelo and island of São Vicente.

Product ID: 455411

Activity provider:Green Line Tours Cabo Verde

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