Mindelo By Locals: Full-day São Vicente Island Tour in Cape Verde

Mindelo, Cape Verde

Discover Mindelo, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Experience the unique landscapes from the Monte Velha Natural Park's summit, and explore all the main sights of São Vicente, the island of Cesária Évora.

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 14 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Tour the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in local history and culture with your local expert. After being picked up from your accommodation in Praia, be transferred to the airport and catch your flight to São Vicente Island. Upon arrival, meet your expert tour guide and get ready to discover the main sights and hidden gems of Cesária Évora's homeland. Start your discovery from Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Take a guided walking tour, visit the local church, local markets and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin. Drive to Calhau Valley and enjoy beautiful scenery along all the beaches, as well as taking pictures of the agricultural fields. Your tour continues to the coastal fishing village of Salamansa, where you'll stop for a delicious lunch followed by a relaxing time at Baía das Gatas. Walk in the warm ocean water or simply enjoy a walk along the white sand. Next, drive to the Monte Verde Natural Park and marvel at the stunning landscape from 750 meters of altitude, the highest point on the island, then, be dropped-off at the airport and catch your flight towards Santiago Island. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.

Itinerary

Hotel Pick-up in Praia

Flight Praia - São Pedro

São Vicente Island Tour. Discover Mindelo, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Experience the unique landscapes from the Monte Velha Natural Park's summit, and explore all the main sights of São Vicente, the island of Cesária Évora, the queen of Cape Verdean music.

Flight São Vicente - Santiago

Hotel Drop-off. Drop-off at your accomodation

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
  • Round-trip airport transfers in Praia
  • Round-trip airport transfers in São Vicente
  • Transportation
  • Guide/Driver 
  • Liability insurance

Not included

  • Flight ticket and lunch

Important information

Meeting point

Mindelo, Cape Verde

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsNot recommended for people with heart conditionsWe will pick you up anywhere you want on Santiago Island. Please bring your passport, flip-flops, a towel, swimwear and sunscreen.You are required to bring and wear a maskYou must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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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