Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h
Overview
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Pick up and drop off at Porto Grande Entrance gate (about 5 minute walk from ship) GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!!
Experience the Cultural Capital of Cabo Verde! São Vicente is a beautiful and vibrant Island; Mindelo, a small cosmopolitan city full of life! Bustling markets, delicious cuisine, cafés, live music, home of the best Carnaval, Festivals and Cesária Évora, our Famous Barefoot Diva . Visit our stunning beaches with crystal blue waters and lively coastal villages where you can find local friendly people. Experience it with us and you will surely get to know the best of São Vicente!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers afraid of heights, Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude. 774m or 2,539ft
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enjoy a pick up from Porto Grande, we will be waiting for you at the exit/entry gate (about a 5+ minute walk from ship); meet your local guide who will be waiting for your arrival. GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
Fortim del Rei
The lookout to Mindelo. Take a drive up to the old fort and see the most specular views of our beautiful bay city of Mindelo.
What‘s Included
Local professional guide
Port pick up and drop off
Drive to Monte Verde, the island’s highest point (774 m / 2,539 ft), for panoramic views and a cup of locally grown tea or tea liqueur at the Tea House (subject to availability).
Transportation
NOTE Full Day excursion 6h: We will make a stop for lunch, the restaurant accepts euros and escudos (local currency), and cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Museum entrance fees not included; we will pass by.
Options
Shore Excursion Half Day 12:00
Duration: 4 hours
Shore Excursion Full Day 09:00
Mindelo, Monte Verde, Villages: Mindelo - Monte Verde - Salamansa - Baia das Gatas - Norte Baia - Praia Grande - Calhau - Porto Grande
Duration: 6 hours
Mindelo & best of São Vicente: Mindelo - Monte Verde - Salamansa - Baia das Gatas - Norte Baia - Praia Grande - Calhau - Porto Grande
Shore Excursion Half Day 09:00
City, Monte Verde, Baia: São Vicente is a beautiful Island vibrant, small cosmopolitan city full of life! Great food, cafés, music, beautiful beaches
Duration: 4 hours
City, Monte Verde, Baia: Mindelo - Monte Verde - Salamansa - Baia das Gatas - Norte Baia - Return to Porto Grande
Shore Excursion Full Day 12:00
Duration: 6 hours
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awful
thecoopersCheshireUK,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointing, we were dropped off the Cruise Ship, the port was worrying, lots of stray dogs and not so hospitable locals. We’ve traveled to many places , this island is not one I would return to.
Excellent and informative visit lead by Sonia. Good humour and interesting commentary during the whole visit to Mindelo
martin t,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and informative visit lead by Sonia. Good humour and interesting commentary during the whole visit to Mindelo
So vicente
285sueb,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised, very informative, Danny, our guide was good and answered all questions and interacted with us. Also good host at lunch. Driver was also very good, we felt safe on the windy, hilly roads.
Cabo Verde
Marianne L,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent organization and Sonia is a fabulous guide. They took special care of my mobility needs (fracture in foot) and made sure everyone was comfortable.
Raphael
Michael P,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 5 hr tour with Raphael, great personality, great communicator, very informative & he even sang for us.
Excellent tour, fantastic guide!
Andrea D,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide met us near the cruise ship which was great. It was a fantastic small group tour around the island. We had plenty of time at each stop and beat the crowd. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Great Island Tour
David B,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Raphael, did an excellent job of sharing his island. We enjoyed the walking tour of Mindelo to learn history and how the people live. The drive up to the peak on a hand built road was interesting, as was the trip to a lovely beach! The local lunch he arranged was very tasty!
Great day in Cape Cerde
cfoxy111,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sonia was the best guide we’ve had in this 89 day cruise. So informative, great sense of humor and easy to understand. Loved our 6 hours with her and our driver Paulina.
Island tour
kchidley,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Efficient pickup at poor and well organised quickly into buses. Great guide in leano. We saw everything the island had to offer .
Excellent excursion. Our...
John G,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent excursion. Our guide, Jaime, from Green Line Tours was one of the best we have ever had. Excellent!
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