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  • Explore São Vicente, Cape Verde
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Top sights
  • Attraction types
  • Outside São Vicente, Cape Verde

Parque Natural Monte Verde

African Market

Laginha Beach

Praia Grande, Cape Verde

Island tours

Neighborhood tours

Shore excursions

Nearby destinations

Sal tours

Boa Vista Island tours

Santiago Island, Cape Verde tours

Nearby sights

Shark Bay, Cape VerdeAttraction in Sal, Cape Verde

Presidential Palace, PraiaAttraction in Praia, Cape Verde

Salinas, Fogo IslandAttraction in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde

São Felipe Royal FortificationAttraction in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

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  • Interests

Beach trips

Bus & minivan tours

Hiking

Volcano tours

Local food tours

Cooking classes

Outdoor activities

Outdoor sports

Music activities

Food & drinks

S.Vicent: Markets, Mountains, fishing villages and beaches

4.5666666 out of 5 stars
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4.5666666 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
S.Vicent: Markets, Mountains, fishing villages and beaches
4.5666666 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5666666 out of 5 stars
30 reviews

Visit Mindelo's city center and its vegetable market. Explore the mountainside, visit Salamanca Fishing village, enjoy the best view from the highest point, and take free time to swim in Baia Beach

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese, French, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Mary – United States

Elody and our driver were so much fun. They shared their beautiful island with us and showed us the delightful culture. We loved it!

R
Ramon – Canada

Valeria did a fantastic job showing us a tour of the island.

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Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Porto Grande Mindelo Cabo Verde., Mindelo Ferry Terminal

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    Visitor center

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Arts & crafts market visit

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    Mindelo

    Sightseeing, Walk, Food market visit

  • Car

    (20 minutes)

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    Parque Natural Monte Verde

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way

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    Salamansa

    Visit, Free time

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    Baía das Gatas

    Break time, Swimming

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Mindelo Ferry Terminal, Porto Grande Mindelo Cabo Verde.

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the 4 most visited points on this island
  • Experience the most colorful vegetable market of Mindelo
  • Enjoy the best view from the highest point of the island
  • Enjoy free time to swim into the atlantic

Full description

We will meet you at the reception of your hotel or at the exit gate of the harbor in Mindelo and head for a Guided visit into the city center of Mindelo, depending on the day of the week, here you will visit the main attractions in the city of Mindelo, such as the cultural center of Mindelo or the fruit and vegetable market, and the central square.

After visiting Mindelo we will drive to the highest point of the island to enjoy a memorable panorama from the top of Monte Verde, which offers a panorama view of a deserted island full of very interesting volcanic landscapes.

Than we will drive to Salamança fishing village to walk Barefoot on the peacefull white sand beach on the north of the island.

Then you discover an an amazing village with the name of Baía das gatas, this is the place where the biggest music festival in Cape Verde is celebrated all year round, it is located few km from the center of the city of Mindelo and offers to visitors moments of calm and a beach of shallow waters with an ideal temperature to (short) swim in the Atlantic.

At the end its time to come back to our starting point

Includes

  • Hotel / Harbor pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Profetional Tour Guide in the native language
  • Liability insurance
  • Lunch

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Beachwear

From $52 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 30 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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M
Mary – United StatesApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Elody and our driver were so much fun. They shared their beautiful island with us and showed us the delightful culture. We loved it!
R
Ramon – CanadaApril 20, 2024 – Verified booking
Valeria did a fantastic job showing us a tour of the island.
J
J L – BrazilMarch 29, 2024 – Verified booking
Really interesting tour with Freddie. Highly recommended

Product ID: 458335

Activity provider:Kapverden Tours
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  • Parque Natural Monte Verde

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