Private Tour

Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide

Name: Full-Day São Vicente Island Experience with a Local Guide
Price: 90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71 (17 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Discover the island of Cesária Evora, and its capital full of music and entertainment from Praia. Visit the historical heritage city, explore the green valley of Calhau, and enjoy the most beautiful beach of the island.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Note that the Museum is closed on Sundays.

Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.

Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Sao Vicente

Get picked up from your accommodation, harbour or airport, and depart towards Mindelo city center.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mindelo

Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin. The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Hotel, Port or Airport pick-up and drop-off

Transportation

Lunch

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Shared Group Tour

Pickup included

Private Tour

Private Tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.71

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day
Ronald M,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
William, our driver guide was awesome. Car was comfortable. We saw everything on the itinerary and then some. William was very interesting, knowledgeable and accommodating. The sights were beautiful. The city and island are absolutely beautiful. We definitely recommend visiting here and using these guys for their service. Well done. Wish we could give more than five stars.
Exceptional tour
Nancy H,,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Freddy was an excellent guide for the day. He speaks EXCELLENT English. With both travelers having walking difficulties, Freddy took exceptional care of us both. Made stops with short walks, or really good pass by views. Very knowledgeable about history of the island and present conditions. Highly recommend this tour and THIS tour guide.
Glorified Taxi Ride
Dale B,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Not really a guide, more like a driver that talked a bit. Either he didn’t understand our questions or didn’t really know the answers.
Easy pick up from...
Steven T,,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy pick up from Pier. Fun day with our small group. Lunch took a long time as it was very busy when we were there. This prohibited us from our final planned stop.
Our guide Madela was...
Leon M,,Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Madela was outstanding and informative. Gave an in depth coverage of the Island's history past and present. Highly recommend him. Vehicle clean and new and in good condition, which is needed for the roads on the Island. Driver Willy most competed.
An adventure to a land unknown!
Malcolm N,,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rough, rugged and dry island. Great views from mountains and volcano's. Wild beaches. A poor economy place but with lots of vitality and life.
A mountain view and lagoon stroll
Dale T,,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Miguel was a fantastic guide. One of the first things he asked about was whether we wanted to make lunch reservations. We said No, and he adjusted the schedule accordingly. We really appreciated his local knowledge. Our favorite stops were the walk through the markets in town, the stroll in the waters at the lagoon, and the view from the mountain top. Highly recommended!
Fun day out
Carl W,,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great day out, enjoyed every minute. Prompt pick up from the Cruise port in Porte Grande. Very informative guide.
Excellent excursion with Miguel
eugeniodonatelli,,Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent private excursion, we managed to see the whole island at our own pace in full comfort, much better that in a coach excursion.
A Good Experience
Barbara P,,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
This tour was very pleasant. The guide was informative and keen to share local history with us. The driver was excellent on the cobbled roads. My only complaint would be the late lunch time (2 PM). The walk from the Dock to the port entrance was a lot more than the 5 minutes we were told.