Cape Verde · MINDELO TOURS
Good mindelo tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Swim with sea turtles in São Pedro on a 90-minute tour from Mindelo, with transfers, gear, local guides, and free cancellation up to 24 hours.
“Alles super, aber vor Ort bekommt man das Schnorcheln für 15€ p. Person.”
Explore Mindelo, Monte Verde, fishing villages, Baía das Gatas, and Calhau on a practical six-hour São Vicente island tour.
“We had a great trip and the driver and guide are to be commended for how they treated everyone of us with care, understanding and knowledge.”
Cook Cape Verdean dishes with Catia, shop Mindelo’s markets, ride a local bus, and share a homemade meal in her private home.
“This was the best thing we did in Mindelo. We love food and cooking (and are in the industry) and to be able to go to local markets with a local and then to their house to cook and then eat what we had cooked was one of those things that will stay with us for a very long time. Catia is an expert cook and it was amazing to be with her in the markets while she looked at local produce, some of which we did not know at all, and to talk with her about how and why she was chosing certain things and how her mind was…”
Swim beside sea turtles near Mindelo on a small-group boat trip to São Pedro, with hotel pickup, gear, guides, and 20 minutes in the water.
“We highly recommend this tour! 💯👍 A very smart driver picked us up at our hotel in Mindelo. We drove approx. 15 minutes to the beach in Sao Petro. Diego, our tour guide was already there and started immediately to prepare the boot. He gave us security instructions also life jackets. My wife stayed in the boot while I went snorkeling. It was amazing to see the sea turtles and fishes too. Four big ones surrounded me while swimming and snorkeling. After a while even a bigger one showed up. On board again Diego told us about the wildlife and fishing activities in this area. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ka and Andi”
Explore Mindelo by night with live music, local bars, Cape Verdean culture, a traditional drink, and practical restaurant tips.
“I really loved this tour. Marion was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and easy to connect with. She shared amazing recommendations for bars and restaurants, and each spot helped me experience Mindelo in a more authentic, local way. I really appreciated how she blended culture, conversation, and fun throughout the night. A genuinely memorable experience — highly recommend!!!”
Review of Sao Vicente’s full-day tour from Mindelo, with Monte Verde views, village stops, local lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed the 6 hour tour very much. Our guide was knowledgeable and spoke English clearly. We stopped at the fish market, vegetable market, fishing towns and many other interesting locations often with fabulous views. The driver handlRead more”
Explore Mindelo, Monte Verde, Calhau, local markets, and Cape Verde beaches on a flexible six-hour private tour from port.
“Tolle Tour nach unseren Bedürfnissen! Von Abholung bis Rücktransport war alles bestens!”
Explore Mindelo’s live-music bars with a local guide, discover lesser-known spots, and get practical restaurant tips on this two-hour night tour.
“We loved our tour, had some good recommendations for food and music as a start of our stay in Mindelo.”
See Mindelo, Monte Verde, fishing villages, markets, and Baia das Gatas on a practical São Vicente shore excursion with port pickup.
“Our guide was great. Very interesting island. Would visit again. Don't go on Sundays as most things are closed.”
Explore Mindelo’s sights, six Cape Verdean rhythms, local food, and music venues on a four-hour cultural walking tour.
“Marion was so kind to show me Mindelo despite traveling Solo, not only did she gave me a great insight to the city and its history, we strolled through the market and we went to a little boutique were they even provided a spontaneous vegan snack to me while a singer gave me an insight in the rich variety of Mindelos sounds. Sorry for the delay Marion in my recommendation!”
Explore Mindelo’s markets, culture, music, and daily life on a small-group walking tour with local tips and pickup options.
“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.”
Ride São Vicente’s coast, villages, beaches, and Viana Volcano on a four-hour guided quad tour from Mindelo.
“Hands down, the most amazing experience on the island !full throttle into adventure. The terrain was wild, views that hit like a movie scene – it’s the kind of ride that makes you feel alive. The guide very patient- kept it safe and fun ! If you’re even thinking about booking this quad tour – do it. It’s not just a ride, it’s a full-on adrenaline rush you’ll be talking about forever. It gets Messy!”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
