Walking tour with traditional music in Mindelo
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Mindelo is music! Mindelo Cultural offers three different city tours with different highlights:
1) with music performance of 6 traditional rhythms: 3 hours
2) with music performance and dance workshop: 3.5 hours
3) with music performance and culinary tastings: 4 hours
Your experienced guide, wearing a Mindelo Cultural badge, will meet you at the starting point of the tour. You will see all the sights of Cape Verde's Capital of Culture and learn interesting things from history, society and culture. You will also get to know all the restaurants and bars where you can enjoy live music from talented musicians in the evening. On all tours you will get a unique insight into the cultural richness of the Cape Verde islands, feel their soul and do something good: With your participation you support social projects of the SOS Children's Village in Mindelo.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for the disabled
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
On the city tour you will see the Palácio do Povo, the former seat of the governor
Here you will find souvenirs from mainland Africa, traditional clothing, second-hand items and groceries
What‘s Included
Entrance fee for music show and/or dance workshop
City tour with a certified tour guide
culinary samples only in option 3
Options
tour with dance workshop
Traditional Dance Workshop
Tour with music and tasting
Culinary samples
Tour with traditional music
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
View into the soul of Cape Verde
DayTrip47730061803,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Marion loves Cape Verde with body and soul. You noticed that on the tour. But as a cultural scholar, she knows how to convey the information about Cape Verde’s history, society, culture and mentality in such a way that you end up feeling like you’ve had a glimpse into the soul of Cape Verdeans. I especially found the insights into the musical culture of Cape Verde interesting. The highlight for me was the "exclusive concert" of musician Eric, who performed the different musical styles of Cape Verde and self-composed songs.
Delicious
892annekej,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a pleasant and informative morning with guide Suzy and guitarist Eric. Suzy is an excellent guide who also told about life as a Cape Verdean. I enjoyed the music. Recommended!!
Very friendly and interesting meeting to discover Mindelo and the music of Sao Vincente
Y7141GOcatherinel,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting city tour with Marion and a suitable program to enjoy an encounter with a musician and Cape Verdean rhythms. Superb morning, I highly recommend!
Authentic experience!!!
mafjoh,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, highly recommended! Youre definitely in touch with the local culture and you immerse yourself in the music and from Cabo verde! Awesome guide, musician; and dance teacher! If you have the chance, don’t skip this experience!
Highly recommended
B8450ZNcolinh,,May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended. Marion is very passionate about Cabo Verde and adds colour to all you see. Fascinating to hear about and hear the different styles of music presented with the help an excellent musician. Colin
Mindelo host land no stress
pascalvG5329ST,,May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After our beautiful city tour and many great places. We ended our visit to a cultural site: CNAD and a bar called freskhinas we listened to a musician who made us travel with local music over a local beer. Dzhen was the musician's name. Thanks again for everything Marion ☺️
Lots of quality insight in a small period of time!
nicolekY153UU,,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marion was so kind to show me Mindelo despite traveling Solo, not only did she gave me a great insight to the city and its history, we strolled through the market and we went to a little boutique were they even provided a spontaneous vegan snack to me while a singer gave me an insight in the rich variety of Mindelos sounds. Sorry for the delay Marion in my recommendation!
Surely recommend
Sunshine37866519739,,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had booked the dance experience I had a private tour and Marion gave me a lot of inside information and history about Mindelo, after a nice walk with a nice talk we went to the CNAD where a musician and dancer came to explain and teach me the six rhythms of the islands. I really enjoyed it and I surely recommend taking a tour with Marion. Thanks again!
The perfect tour at the beginning of your stay in Mindelo.
MarianneS353,,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This city tour is perfect for discovering Mindelo and not only experiencing the tourist hot spots, but Marion has conveyed essentials to see something behind the facades of this town. Exciting and thrilling she took us through Mindelo and took us at the end of the tour in a private car still close to our accommodation. Good and thank you!
Highly recommended!
40dunjah,,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have seen all the sights of Mindelo, then we were in a grocery store where a musician played the 6 rhythms of Cape Verde - that was so nice ! We also had fresh juices and small Cape Verde snacks! Marion is a great tour guide who showed us the special Mindelo, which you just cannot find alone. Thank you dear Marion - it was great. Anytime again!!!!
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