Top Mindelo Half-day Tours

Discover the best of Cape Verde’s São Vicente island on this half-day excursion. Join a small group and visit several points of interest including the highest point on the island—Monte Verde—and the markets of Mindelo. You also make a stop at Cats Bay (Baía das Gatas) for a quick swim in the blue-green waters.

This excursion was created to offer the traveler a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in boarding and boarding, it offers the traveler a unique opportunity to visit the city center of Mindelo and discover its essence, it also allows the traveler to visit the highest point on the island at Monte Verde and enjoy one of the best rural views on the island. It also allows the traveler to visit a small fishing village and walk barefoot on Salamansa beach.

Immerse yourself in the charm of São Vicente on this full-day private tour that begins with pickup from your accommodation in Mindelo. Explore Mindelo's historical sites, including Cesária Évora's house and the panoramic Fortin viewpoint. Dive into local culture at the Fish Market, then venture into the lush greenery of Calhau Valley. Enjoy a relaxing break in the fishing village of Salamansa and take in the views from Gatas Bay and Laginha Beach.

Have the opportunity to Marvel at our beautiful contrasting coasts, take time for a swim. Experience life on the lived-in Villages of São Vicente. Visit the highest point on the Island and enjoy the views with a cup of coffee or tea at the Tea House Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde. Witness our Islands breathtaking arid landscapes, rugged mountains, oasis valleys, tranquil villages and stunning coastal beaches, it is a MUST SEE Island! It will be our pleasure to explore with you!

Designed by a group of travel experts, this excursion is aimed at travelers with a short stay on the island. This excursion was created to provide the traveler with a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in pick-up and drop-off services. This tour was designed by a group of travel experts and is aimed at travelers with a short stopover on the island. This excursion was created to offer the traveler a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in embarkation and disembarkation services. First you will visit some interesting points in Mindelo and then drive out of the city to enjoy the beauty of some small fishing villages, the highest point of the island as well as some beaches to enjoy.

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 our Tea House. Visit our beautiful coastal beaches and villages: São Pedro, Calhau, Norte Baia, Baia das Gatas, Salamansa. Enjoy a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at Baía das Gatas, or relax on the beach. Stop for lunch at best restaurant at fishing village near sea. Discover our Agricultural Oasis on the Island, and farm animals

Enjoy an evening spent hiking along the mountainside path to Dona Amélia Lighthouse with the help of a guide to lead the way. Watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean while trying your luck spotting dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays. Includes hotel pickup from Mindelo and private transportation for a refreshing outdoor experience on São Vicente Island.

During the tour you will discover with a local Guide the most beautiful places on the island as well as the entire Cape Verdean culture. You will discover beautiful wild beaches, picturesque villages, the daily life of the Cape Verde people, taste the typical Cape Verde coffee or a tea from aromatic herbs grown in the foothills of Monte Verde, the island’s tallest mountain. Visit the markets, museums and explore the charms of the streets of Mindelo, known for its colonial and colorful architecture.

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.

Make the most out of your visit in São Pedro village. The little fishermen's village lays in a sheltered bay and has a beautiful beach with clear ocean water. This day trip combines all Sao Pedro's fun elements: hiking, beach time, local vibes and swimming with turtles! You'll feel refreshed after a sunny day by the ocean. To make the day complete you get to enjoy lunch with the catch of the day fish in a cosy beach restaurant.