Tours for cruise ship travelers in São Tomé
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is ideal for tourists coming by cruise ship to São Tomé and offers an overview of the destination São Tomé and Príncipe and also the most touristy or visited places in São Tomé. This tour starts at the port of São Tomé, i.e. where the cruise passengers get off.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Roca Agua-Ize
Here we get to know the stories of the introducer of the cocoa culture in São Tomé, Roça Água Izé (colonial houses, community) architecture of the old hospitals of Roça Água Izé.
Boca do Inferno
On the coastal part of this Plantation we visit the Boca de Inferno and its history. We will stop for some coconut water, take some photos and then continue on our way.
What‘s Included
Entrance ticket to the national museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Water in the car during the tour
Liability insurances
Lunch
Gratuities
Options
Tours for cruise ship travelers in São Tomé
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour
Christina C,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour. Although we started late due to the delay of the cruise tender boat, we were able to visit all places listed in the itinerary. Air conditioned mini van, bottled water offered. Good choice for cruise travelers.
Great Shore Excursion minus the driver from hell.
Jazmin G,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide Jorge was very good, spoke English very well, did all the sights as promised, gave us time to appreciate the sights, added more sights that we requested like the Diogo Vaz chocolate store, was a very good driver. The only hitch was we were not informed where to meet hence we wasted time going farther than necessary to meet the guide. Also we had a driver who was either a new driver or did not know how to drive . I was concerned our vehicle would careen over. I was glad our guide took over driving from the driver on the way back to the ship, which greatly relieved us.
Experienced, friendly and communicative
932hartmuth,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly, cautious and knowledgable driver "George", good communication, perfect English, dated but reliable car. On that island you cannot ask for more. Showed us not only the good spots but also what a tourist normally does not see or notices.
First Class Experience
Emma C,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour can be for up to 20 pax, our guide said max is usually around 15 or so. There were just 3 of us, which was great. Our guide was George, who was a superstar, informative, knowledgeable (there wasn't a question that we asked that he didn't know the answer to!), funny, flexible to what we wanted to do and not do, a safe driver on some pretty tricky roads full of huge potholes. We saw a huge amount of the island, and learned a lot. What a beautiful country, woukd thoroughly recommend this tour.
Excellent guide
Deb B,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much history and heat. Be prepared to walk some, some children in need but very respectful . Great guide, wonderful explanations and obliging to guests requests.
Great guide for showing u all the scenic spots and great knowledge
DebW832,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just did an excellent trip to the central and northern part of the island with Nilton Paquete .. his English is outstanding which is not too common in the island, I was going to self drive but honestly thank goodness I didn’t of still be driving in circles, Nilton is a super interesting guy with a fascinating story and it gave me such a better feel for the island than if I did it alone. So thanks Nilton .. awesome 🙏🏼 his contact details in the pics ..
Worse tour yet
Deborah S,May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Cruise ship took longer with immigration so we were late starting. Only had 3 hrs for tour. Tour drove 1 hrs 20 minutes to see a peak that we couldn't see because of clouds. Saw1 small waterfall and turned around. Saw nothing else. Guide was informative but we didn't see anything.
Sao Tome is a very...
Thomas C,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sao Tome is a very beautiful island. The waterfall was a worthwhile experience in a nice setting. Wonderful experience.
Just okay
Adrian J,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Long journey out to the peak. Could have done with a stop in the town. Felt a bit rushed in the time we had. Is a tender port and arrival was delayed by over an hour. I would guess this happens a lot, so the length of proposed tour is too much
Fair.
jennharber4,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Good tour but the drive to see the mountain was too long and unnecessary. We didn’t get to see the city (museum, church, buildings) bc our ship’s tenders took too long. We were 1.5 hours late for the tour. They did their best but I would have preferred to see some city highlights. Also, no need to see the abandoned hospital. Be aware, bus is very basic! No air conditioning
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