Full-Day São Vicente Island Tour: Discover Cesária Evora's Homeland with Local Guide
4.5
4 Ratings
Sao Vicente
Explore the enchanting island named after Cesaria Evora. Immerse yourself in the musical capital, Praia. Delve into the city’s rich historical roots, traverse the verdant valley of Calhau, and bask on the island’s most magnificent beach.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Sao Vicente - Get picked up from your accommodation, harbour or airport, and depart towards Mindelo city center.
- Mindelo - Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country. Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora’s house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin. The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established.
- Mercado de Peixe - Meet locals and discover varieties of Cape Verdean fish.
- Calhau - Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.
- Monte Verde - Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.
- Salamansa - Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
- Baía das Gatas - Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.
- Praia da Laginha - The tour concludes with drop of at your accommodation.
What's Included
- Hotel, Port, or Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Note that the Museum is closed on Sundays.
- Please bring sandals/flip flops, a towel, a hat, swimwear, and sunscreen.
- Note that the Municipal Market is closed on Sundays and holidays.
Location
Sao Vicente
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(4 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
John_l
Mar 19, 2024
Sao Vicente & Mindelo Tour - The guide were competent and friendly; the bus driver was careful (especially on the mountain road). The tour of Mindelo was interesting and the African market was a good source of souvenirs. The highlight was Monte Verde which provided an impressive view of a sizable portion of the island.
Review provided by Viator
Yimco
Dec 15, 2023
Great personalized and attentive service - We had a good time on the excursion. The agency communicated with us via WhatsApp ahead of time. We were met at the cruise ship port gate on time. The car used was a local taxi that was quite new and comfortable. The whole booking process was simple and easy.
Since it was a private tour with just the two of us, our guide Suzie was able to adjust the itinerary to best suit our interest. We were able to stop and spend more time at scenic spots where we want to take pictures. She was also helpful in getting spices for us from the local market at local prices. We wanted to try cachupa, a Cape Verde staple, and Suzie enquired at many places for us until we found a place that served it.
We enjoyed Ilhe de São Vicente, although the island was blanketed with moderate Saharan dust haze on the day, we still got pretty good pictures. We got a comprehensive experience of life and its geography in Cabo Verde which was what we wanted to get out of the excursion.
We would love to return and explore other islands as suggested by Suzie.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
