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Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente

Location Sao Vicente, Cape Verde
Location Mindelo, Cape Verde
$83.33
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Welcome to one of Cabo Verde’s most welcoming and beautiful islands! Discover Mindelo, a small, yet vibrant cosmopolitan city, alive with energy day and night. Learn about our rich history, culture, and way of life as you stroll among the city’s colorful colonial architecture and explore its lively markets—the Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market (note: closed on Sundays).

From a scenic lookout, take in panoramic views of Mindelo, Monte Cara, and the golden sands of Laginha Beach. Then journey to the island’s highest peak, Monte Verde, a natural protected park with sweeping island views.

We’ll visit charming fishing villages along the coast, swim in the crystal-clear lagoon of Baía das Gatas, and admire the dramatic shoreline of Norte Baia. In Calhau, a peaceful farming and fishing village, see one of the island’s last extinct volcanoes—Vulcão Viana. In the lush Calhau valley, observe traditional farming, local livestock, water wells, and windmills still in use today.
Full-Day, São Vicente
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Drive to the highest point of our Island, Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, have breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a cup of tea (grown locally) or try the tea liquor at the Tea House (Closed Sundays)
  • We'll stop for lunch between 12:30–13:30. The restaurant accepts euros, escudos (local currency), and Visa cards. Expect to spend between €11–€20.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

  • Fortim del Rei
    Visit the old pirate fort lookout with amazing views of our Port City and learn about the history and culture of the Island
  • Centro Cultural do Mindelo
    Visit the Cultural Center to observe the current talent on display, with its local bookstore and shop
  • Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso
    Visit the bronze Statue of Portuguese Navigator Diogo Alfonso - right in the heart of Mindelo, you will witness daily lifestyle and culture of the people, with fantastic views of our bay city
  • Mercado de Peixe
    Lifestyle of Cabo Verde, Fisher men and women, coming in from the sea with a variety of beautiful fish. Fish is a staple in the Cabo Verdean diet; the fish market is the best place to find a wide and interesting variety of fish.
  • Walk through the lively markets of Mindelo with your local guide* (Fish, Municipal/Vegetable & Fruits, African)
  • Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente
    Largest market in São Vicente, you will see a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, teas, liquors, and handmade local products.
  • Monte Verde
    Ascend to the highest point on the Island of São Vicente, Monte Verde, 750 meters, 2,460 feet, here you will take in the fresh mountain air, smell the crop of fresh growing teas, observe the entire city of Mindelo with the best views! Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the natural tea house on top of Monte Verde.
  • Lively fishing village, witness and hear about living in the villages of São Vicente. Also home of he best beach for kite or windsurfing on the Island. (pass by)
  • Beautiful enclosed bay of blue/green water, with amazing views of the coast. Take some time for a swim. This beach is where we have held the annual International Music Festival of Baia das Gatas for 35 years. (pass by)
  • Enjoy a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at our famous beach of Baia das Gatas.
  • Drive along the stunning coastal road of North Baia / Praia Grande, the coastline here is sweeping of majestic white sand dunes and black volcanic mountains, with gorgeous changing blue waters. Head to our fishing village of Calhau also home of Volcano Viana
  • Calhau
    Discover our Agricultural Oasis on the Island, and farm animals
  • Hear about our cultural traditions, and religion. Have a look into our beautiful and peaceful cemetery. (pass by)

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Let us know if child seat is required
  • Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente

    Location Sao Vicente, Cape Verde
    Location Mindelo, Cape Verde
    $83.33
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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