About this experience
Discover 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!
Get picked up from your accommodation for an exciting day of exploring and learning more about São Vicente’s history, culture and daily lifestyle!
Inclusions:
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Mindelo
Private transportation
Professional Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)
Tea or coffee at Monte Verde
Liability insurance
Exclusions:
Entrance fee per person (€2 for Ocean Museum & Centro Nacional de Artesanato €3)
Lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Next available dates
What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Professional driver
- Local Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- 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 the Tea House
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Visit our Cultural Center and see the current talent on display. The showcase rotates and has many interesting galleries.
- 2
Visit the old pirate fort lookout with amazing views of our Port City and learn about the history and culture of the Island
- 3
Hear about the history of São Vicente
- 4
See the replica of the Belem Tower, which hosts the Ocean Museum; Excludes entrance fee: €2 for Ocean Museum
- 5
Walk through the market and see the variety of fish which is caught fresh daily - Get a sense of the daily movement of life in the city of Mindelo.
- 6
Largest market in São Vicente, you will see a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, teas, liquors, and handmade local products.
- 7
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
- 8
Visit the lively villages of São Vicente, and get in touch with the locals lifestyle and culture!
- 9
Beautiful enclosed bay of blue/green water with great coastal views, take some time for a swim. This beach is where our Famous Annual International Music Festival of Baia das Gatas celebrating 35 years!
- 10
Return to Mindelo after a fantastic day exploring with your passionate, local guide:)
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
- We will pick you up at your accommodation or Porto Grande 08:50-09:00
- SHORE EXCURSIONS GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Cultural Center of Mindelo
- Address
- Mindelo, CV
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 16.88699, -24.98890
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Cultural Center of Mindelo, Mindelo, CV.
From AED 219 per person (7–12 travelers)
