Mindelo By Locals: Full-day São Vicente Island Tour in 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
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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
Your host
Verified Local Host
With GetExperience since 2026
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