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Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide

Mindelo, Cape Verde

Take a guided tour of the highlights of São Vicente that includes hotel pick-up and drop-off. Visit the historical heritage city, Monte Verde Natural Park and enjoy the beaches and local cuisine.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 5h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English, Spanish

Group size

1–23 travelers

Full description

Discover the island of Cesária Evora, and its capital full of music and entertainment from Praia. Visit the historical heritage city, explore the green valley of Calhau, and enjoy the most beautiful beach of the island.

Itinerary

Hotel pick-up

Mindelo City Tour. Starting from Mindelo, this full day trip includes most highlights of São Vicente Island. Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country.

Topo de Fortin. Walk through the colonial buildings, visit its church, municipal and African markets, and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin.

Calhau Valley & Lunch break. Drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the Calhau Valley. Here, take time for a delicious lunch in a local atmosphere, and enjoy the local cuisine.

Baía Das Gatas & Swim. Next, visit the fishing village of Salamansa, Baía das Gatas, and pause for a swim at its beautiful beach before heading to the sand dunes brought by the wind from the Sahara Desert.

Scenic Drive to Monte Verde. Enjoy a beautiful drive between mountais up to the island highest point, Monte Verde.

Monte Verde Natural Park

Hotel drop-off

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo or Port of Mindelo
  • Transportation
  • Guide/Driver (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
  • Liability insurance

Not included

  • Lunch

Important information

Meeting point

Mindelo, Cape Verde

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Not suitable for pets Not wheelchair accessible Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and holidays. If your pick-up location is not listed, please send us your address by email after Booking.For cruise passengers, we will pick you up inside the port, about 50 meters from the ship. Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, sunscreen and lunch money (optional)

Cancellation policy

100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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