Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘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)
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
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
Options
Full-Day, São Vicente
Pickup included
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stone
carlaa332016,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Stones, there's not much green. The island is darker, because it is volcanic, lack infrastructure, but the staff is friendly
Our guide Lino was great...
Bryan H,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Lino was great and very personable. We highly recommend this tour. So much better than going with a tour off the ship.
Great excursion from the cruise dock.
Greg S,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This full day of Sao Vicente was well organized, meeting us at the cruise port, professional and interesting. Our guide, Sonya, was fun and knowledgeable. She and the diver were accommodating to a couple of us who had some mobility problems. I highly recommend this tour .
10/10 highly recommend 👌🏽
Claudia P,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Communication 10/10. Customer service 10/10. Knowledge sharing 10/10. From pick up to sites to lunch to drop off, everything was seamless. The guide Nanny and the driver actually know what they are doing and care about their clients. Choose the green tours. I promise you, you won't regret it!
Discover Sao Vicente in the best hands!
Laverdure1972,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful discovery of Sao Vicente upon arrival. A professional team, nice, full of information and small group. Delicious lunch. What to plan our week after this preview!
6 hours to visit the essentials of Sao Vicente
David C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice day with Raquel , our French speaking guide , and Sylvio our driver! Sylvio is a very careful and respectful driver. Raquel , in excellent French , made us discover Sao Vicente and Mindelo in a clear and precise way .She masters her subject perfectly . Thank you!
Fantastic.
Traveler23180625706,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Raquel and Silvio. They were extremely friendly and taught us a lot about the culture of Cape Verde. Saint Vincent became even more interesting after we learned about its history. I also highlight the restaurant where we went to lunch in the center of Calhau. It was very welcoming and the food very good. We highly recommend this tour! We would do another with this team, no doubt!Thank you for the day. I love ☺️
Dagtrip Sao Vicente
ikbensabine,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip along highlights of Sao Vicente. Nice guide who spoke good English. Knew to tell us a lot about culture and nature. Fine lunch too.
A beautiful day exploring Sao Vicente
hfenbata,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very attentive and pleasant team of escorts who have been able to provide explanations to better understand the island and its inhabitants.
I recommend
luciem650,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Dany was really interesting. He has a lot of knowledge and is happy to inform us! This allows you to visit the island differently. I recommend
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