Cape Verde · TOURS
The 15 best tours & day trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Sal in seven hours with a local guide, salt lakes, lemon sharks, Buracona’s Blue Eye, villages, and useful practical tips.
“It was so nice to see the island in one day. I would recommend you to do this tour. You can sit on the back of the pick up truck and enjoy everything”
Review of Sal’s half-day tour to Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay and Buracona, with practical tips on price, swimming, transport and what to expect.
“Tony is the best. Great tour with lots of in depth information for each specific area. Fun times with the sharks and bathing in the salt lake. Did not feel rushed at all, everything went smoothly. Great chauffeur too. Thanks guys!!”
Explore Sal’s reefs by boat on a guided Santa Maria snorkeling trip with turtles, rays, fish, wetsuits, and friendly local guides.
“What a fantastic experience. I swam above two separate turtles and is the highlight of my trip now. Truly wonderful and unforgettable experience. We also visited a shipwreck. The water is choppy and I loved it being out on the open waters. Would definitely recommend as long as you don't mind a few waves.”
Review of Sal’s Zipline Cabo Verde, with mountain views, local music, hotel pickup, safety tips, pricing, and who should book.
“The most memorable part was getting excited about experiencing this with my wife in a room full of people, only to be told I’m too overweight. No where on the entire viator site does it say there is a weight limit. After the manager insisted it had to be, I had him sit down and book it himself. I’ll give it to him cause he did and clicked on every single link and conceded NOWHERE does it say so. He said they are on multiple sites and others clearly state it. He did refund both tickets and still let my wife go for free. That’s great and all, but our…”
Review of Santiago Island’s full-day tour from Praia, with local food, Assomada Market, mountain views, Tarrafal Beach, and practical tips.
“It was amazing, we have seen the countryside, villages, the mountains, the beach, tasted delicious local food. The island Santiago is so beautiful, and the guides are great, speak several languages, and have a lot of information to share.”
Review of Sal’s full-day tour with Pedra de Lume, Buracona, lemon sharks, local lunch, transfers, and practical tips.
“really enjoyed the whole day. met mother and daughter Susannah and Carlina. Great drving through off road. Guide Alarin was excellent.”
Ride powerful e-bikes from Santa Maria to Sal’s beaches, dunes, salt mines, and neighborhoods on a lively four-hour guided tour.
“Great fun, got to see more of the island with a knowledgeable guide who told us a bit more about their history.”
Review of Boa Vista’s 4x4 shark, turtle, cave, sandboarding, beach, and grogue tour, with practical tips on value, timing, and wildlife sightings.
“This is one of the best tours you don’t want to miss out on if you’re staying in Boa Vista. Sandboarding is great fun and shouldn’t be missed. Unfortunately we didn’t see any sharks but hey that’s nature for you. Beautiful Santa Monica beach, caves and seeing the turtles in their natural habitat. At the end of the morning a little local tasting went down a great treat. The tour guides and drivers were fantastic hosts. Recommend it 100%”
Swim with lemon sharks, float in Pedra de Lume’s salt crater, and explore Sal with a local guide on this useful three-hour tour.
“Very professional and awesome company, they even upgraded my trip from half-day tour to full-day trip with no extra charge. The guide/driver was excelent and funny too. He told us quite some information about the island, places were passed through, history, economy etc. I can recommend 10/10 🤩”
See Sal Island’s beaches, salt pans, Blue Eye, villages, and mirage on a guided full-day tour with transport, lunch, and fees.
“The lemon sharks swimming round our legs. The salines, and we actually saw 3 turtles. The guide Hams ( Hamilton) was brilliant. He ready made our day. His personality and knowledge made it most memorable.”
Snorkel Santa Maria’s shipwreck, Christ statue and turtle spots with Nando Tours, including equipment, guides, boat travel, photos and videos.
“Nando and his crew are awesome. They put alot of effort into looking after clients, being very safe and their local knowledge is awesome. They guaranteed turtles and we got turtles. Shipwreck and reef snorkel was way above expectations and lastly, the jesus statue under the water was a sight to behold. We can't recommend them high enough. Don't waste your time with others, just go with Nando and his crew. Very highly recommend”
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!”
Tour Santiago from Praia to Tarrafal with mountain views, local music, dancing, beach time, and easy cruise-port transfers.
“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”
Review of Sal’s $34 island tour from Santa Maria, with salt mines, Blue Eye, shark bay, villages, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent tour guide, really enjoyable day out and LOVED shark bay! Well worth doing”
Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, from Viana’s dunes and village life to Varandinha caves and a swim at Santa Monica Beach.
“Very informative & friendly guide Fab off road experience, let us know when it was going to get a bit bumpy 😊”
Every kind of day out in the islands, and the best of each.
