Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente
Welcome to one of Cabo Verde’s most welcoming and beautiful islands! Discover Mindelo, a small, yet vibrant cosmopolitan city, alive with energy day and night. Learn about our rich history, culture, and way of life as you stroll among the city’s colorful colonial architecture and explore its lively markets—the Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market (note: closed on Sundays).
From a scenic lookout, take in panoramic views of Mindelo, Monte Cara, and the golden sands of Laginha Beach. Then journey to the island’s highest peak, Monte Verde, a natural protected park with sweeping island views.
We’ll visit charming fishing villages along the coast, swim in the crystal-clear lagoon of Baía das Gatas, and admire the dramatic shoreline of Norte Baia. In Calhau, a peaceful farming and fishing village, see one of the island’s last extinct volcanoes—Vulcão Viana. In the lush Calhau valley, observe traditional farming, local livestock, water wells, and windmills still in use today.
Options
Full-Day, São Vicente
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fortim del Rei
Visit the old pirate fort lookout with amazing views of our Port City and learn about the history and culture of the Island
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
Visit the Cultural Center to observe the current talent on display, with its local bookstore and shop
Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso
Visit the bronze Statue of Portuguese Navigator Diogo Alfonso - right in the heart of Mindelo, you will witness daily lifestyle and culture of the people, with fantastic views of our bay city
Inclusions
- 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 (Closed Sundays)
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- We'll stop for lunch between 12:30–13:30. The restaurant accepts euros, escudos (local currency), and Visa cards. Expect to spend between €11–€20.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Let us know if child seat is required
- Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick you up at your accommodation in Mindelo, or we can meet at the Centro Cultural, Mindelo - SHORE EXCURSIONS GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time