Cape Verde · CITY TOURS
Mindelo, Praia, Espargos and Sal Rei each read completely differently on foot. These 15 walks cover the markets, the murals and the colonial streets, with times, prices and how much shade you get.
Explore Espargos with a local guide, street art, Cape Verdean history, village life, tapas, and drinks for $35.
“Chan was great as was the delicious tapas and hospitality. Thank you!”
Explore São Vicente’s villages, beaches, farms, and Monte Verde with local guides, a lagoon swim, island views, and lunch in Calhau.
“We stopped in many different places and spots and heard many interesting things about the villages, the people and the island. I really enjoyed it!”
Explore Praia and UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha in four hours, with markets, Banana Street, fortress views, local history, and hotel pickup.
“Amerigo nous a fait partager sa connaissance de l'histoire de son pays avec beaucoup de professionnalisme dans un français plus que correct. si vous en avez la possibilité demandez à faire le circuit "à l'envers"( comme nous avons dû le faire du fait des embouteillages du lundi matin): vous commencerez alors par Santiago "historique" et terminerez par Praia "contemporaine". J'airais même préféré commencer par la citadelle de Cidade Velha avant la ville de Cidade Velha. Attention, l'entrée à la citadelle coute 500escudos (5€) par personne.”
Hike Santiago from Praia through fruit farms to a 400-year-old baobab and Cidade Velha, with local guides, transport, and a gentle 4 km descent.
“Leuke tour met geduldige en goed geïnformeerde gids”
Explore Santa Maria, taste homemade Cape Verdean cuscuz, visit salt pans and Shells Beach on this friendly two-hour local tour.
“Ik heb genoten van de tour. Heb nog plekken gezien die wat verder gelegen lagen. De Cuzcuz en fidjos waren heerlijk!!! Top gids en chauffeur hele vriendelijke mensen.”
Review of Sal’s 4-hour Espargos city tour, with local guides, markets, São José Church, pickup, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“Perfecto....nuestro guia inorlando sabe lo que hace....buen profesional”
Explore Santa Maria’s Pontão, street art, local tapas, history, and souvenirs on a private Sal island city tour with hotel pickup.
“Ist leider Preis leistungsorientiert viel zu teuer aber der Service war gut”
Review of Mindelo by Night in Cape Verde, with live music, local bars, traditional drinks, dance, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent tour guide! Great experience to do especially if you travel alone. Do it on your first night in Mindelo to get to know where to hang out for all the following days and night of your trip!”
Explore Espargos, Sal’s street art, local life, airport history, viewpoints, and Cape Verdean tapas on this small-group afternoon tour.
“Great knowledge of area and guide super friendly, time taken too discuss scenery and to take photographs”
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, from Rabil pottery and a shipwreck to Sal Rei, Cape Verde snacks, local drinks, and helpful guides.
“We loved our activity! Our guide was incredibly knowledgable throughout the tour and was extremely attentive to us. We were really lucky as it was just ourselves on the tour and the guide really allowed us to make the most of the private experience and allowed us to take our time between stops. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough and we feel very lucky to have seen a small part of the beauty that is Cape Verde!”
Explore São Vicente beyond Mindelo, from Monte Verde’s summit to fishing villages, beaches, tea, farms, and coastal views.
“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”
Review of Mindelo’s 4-hour São Vicente tour, with Monte Verde views, rural villages, beaches, local markets, guides, and practical booking advice.
“The market is quite limited. Most enjoyable was the drive on the road to the highest point on the island. The driver guide was very accommodatig and considerate of our physical limitations.”
Explore Mindelo’s markets, culture, music, and daily life on a small-group walking tour with local guides and island tips.
“Guias e motorista excelentes. Almoço com óptima relação preço qualidade. Muito bom o mergulho na baia das gatas.”
Review of Praia and Cidade Velha tour in Cape Verde, covering markets, colonial sights, guides, price, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Edson was a great guide, very knowledgeable and perfect English. The tour took us to the main historical parts of the city and it was very helpful to learn about the history of Cabo Verde”
Explore Cidade Velha from Praia, visiting forts, churches, ruins, and the UNESCO-listed old town with private transport.
“We booked this tour in order to learn more about the island. The stated duration was approximately five hours. We were finished with the itinerary in 2.5 hours and were asked to pay more if we wanted to do something else. Our driver, Nelson, Read more”
Every kind of day out in the islands, and the best of each.
