The 3 Best Shore Excursions in Cape Verde

1.Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $81Our pick

Meet your guide near Porto Grande and explore Mindelo, Monte Verde, local markets, fishing villages, Baia das Gatas, and, on the 6-hour route, Calhau. Guides such as Raphael, Lino, Jaime, Danny, and Leano have led this outing. Water, transport, port pickup, and tea are included.

“Efficient pickup at poor and well organised quickly into buses. Great guide in leano. We saw everything the island had to offer .”

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2.Shore Excursion: São Vicente, Full Day, 6h

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $94

Spend six hours touring São Vicente from Porto Grande with a local guide. Visit Mindelo, Monte Verde at 774 meters, Salamansa, Baia das Gatas, North Baia, and Calhau, with time for photos and a possible swim.

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3.Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $64Best value

Travel by private, climate-controlled minivan from Praia Harbor to Praia and Cidade Velha. Your guide covers the Sucupira market, colonial squares, Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, the first European cathedral in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Banana Street. Guides may include Elzo, Garcia, or Elisandro.

“Garcia was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, personable and flexible. We had an amazing time and wonderful memories of the island!”

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