10 City Tours in Sao Vicente to Build an Island Day Around

1.Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde (excludes city)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 5 hours · from $82Our pick

Explore São Vicente’s beaches, villages, farms, Baía das Gatas, and Monte Verde on a practical five-hour tour from Mindelo.

“I'm usually cautious of tours because I get tired after a certain time and can't do ones that go on and on and on forever lol. So this tour seemed perfect at 5.5 hours with pick up at 09:00 and drop off at 14:30, so not too early and time left in the afternoon for myself. We visited most places on the island, it's not that big and I enjoyed our little cafezinho up on the top of Monte Verde with lovely views. We had a really terrific lunch - great food. There were four of us in the group which makes it more manageable for me and the other…”

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2.Mindelo Cultural: city tour “Mindelo by Night”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Explore Mindelo after dark with local music, traditional dance, grogue, tucked-away bars, and practical restaurant tips in a two-hour walking tour.

“Marion is a friendly guide. She knows all the best spots where you can listen to local music and she always has a cool story to tell about the cape verdean culture. Her love for this country truly shows. We had a great time with her. I highly recommend!”

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3.Beaches, Villages and Monte Verde, São Vicente Excludes City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $81Top rated

See São Vicente beyond Mindelo, from Monte Verde and local tea to fishing villages, beaches, dunes, and Calhau farming country.

“J’ai passé une journée inoubliable avec Paulo. L’expérience était excellente. Les conversations étaient riches. Je vous recommande de sortir de Mindelo pour voir la beauté de l’île et connaître son histoire à travers ce parcours où vous passRead more”

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4.S.Vicente: Tour of the city center and rural villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $63

See Mindelo, Monte Verde, Salamansa, and Baía das Gatas on a practical four-hour São Vicente tour with local guides.

“This tour is a good balance of walking the city of Mindelo and driving to a few important spots. The drive up to Mount Verde is a unique experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The price was great.”

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5.City Walking Tour, Mindelo, Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $41Best value

Explore Mindelo’s markets, culture, music, and daily life on a small-group walking tour with local tips and hotel pickup.

“The tour was great and gave me a comprehensive view of the city. The tour guide was good and service provided by the company is good as well. The customized the tour to my need. The go the extra mile to give a good service.”

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6.S.Vicente: City Center+Rural Villages+Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

See Mindelo, Monte Verde, Salamanca, and Baía das Gatas on a six-hour São Vicente tour with lunch, transport, and beach time.

“Lors de notre excursion sur l’île de São Vicente au Cap Vert, organisée via l’application Get Your Guide, nous avons eu la chance d’être accompagnés par un guide très aimable. Il nous a fait partager avec passion son amour pour son île natale. Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert la nature exceptionnelle de São Vicente, sa faune et sa flore variées, ainsi que la richesse de ses paysages. Son enthousiasme pour la randonnée était palpable et il nous a encouragés à apprécier pleinement les sentiers et la nature environnante. Les échanges furent nombreux et enrichissants : il nous a raconté l’histoire, les langues et les traditions cap-verdiennes, ce qui a…”

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7.City Walking Tour of Mindelo: Cultural Capital

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Walk Mindelo’s markets, waterfront, Rua de Lisboa, and cultural landmarks with a local guide in 90 minutes for $41.

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8.Mindelo: City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Explore Mindelo’s markets, colonial streets, arts centers, Monte Cara, and Laginha beach on a private two-hour guided city tour.

“A visita pela cidade de Mindelo foi muito boa. A guia Susy bastante simpática e conhecedora da cultura e história. Sem dúvida a repetir.”

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9.Mindelo City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Explore Mindelo’s music, architecture, markets, and street life on a 2.5-hour guided walk with a local snack and multilingual guide.

“Our guide for our Mindelo walking tour was very good. We enjoyed seeing the town and learning about the area. It was very interesting!”

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10.Mindelo Cultural: city tour with live music and dance class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $141

Explore Mindelo’s sights, Cesária Évora’s story, Cape Verdean rhythms, live music, and a hands-on dance class in 210 minutes.

“Hele leuke informatieve tour met als afsluiting dansles met tekst en uitleg van de herkomst. Eerst een beetje onhandig maar met het geduld van onze dansinstructeur begon het daadwerkelijk nog ergens op te lijken. Heel ongedwongen en toch in de buitenlucht. Echt leuk om te doen.”

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