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Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente

By Green Line Tours Cabo Verde
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $81 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location

  • Fortim del Rei
    • Am Hugel Alto de S. Nicolau,
    • 2110, Mindelo, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cultural Center of Mindelo
    • Mindelo, São Vicente, Cabo Verde

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Full-Day, São Vicente
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$81.33 x 1 Adult$81.33
Total
Price is $81.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    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)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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.

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Fortim del Rei
  • 15m
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
  • 10m
Visit the Cultural Center to observe the current talent on display, with its local bookstore and shop
Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso
  • 5m
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
  • 15m
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.
Estrella Square
  • 20m
Walk through the lively markets of Mindelo with your local guide* (Fish, Municipal/Vegetable & Fruits, African)
Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente
  • 15m
Largest market in São Vicente, you will see a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, teas, liquors, and handmade local products.
Monte Verde
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Salamansa (Pass by)
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.
Baia das Gatas (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.
Baía das Gatas
  • 20m
Enjoy a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at our famous beach of Baia das Gatas.
Estrada Baía das Gatas - Calhau
  • 30m
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
  • 1h
Discover our Agricultural Oasis on the Island, and farm animals
Cemiterio do Mindelo (Pass by)
Hear about our cultural traditions, and religion. Have a look into our beautiful and peaceful cemetery.

Location

Activity location

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    Fortim del Rei
    • Am Hugel Alto de S. Nicolau,
    • 2110, Mindelo, Cape Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cultural Center of Mindelo
    • Mindelo, São Vicente, Cabo Verde

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