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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Cape Verde

71 tours  ·  from $32

Everything with a guide, a boat or a 4x4 attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Sal: Island Experience Tour with a Certified Local Guide - Santa Maria, where salt gave way to tourism
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Sal: Island Experience Tour with a Certified Local Guide

1.Island Experience Tour with a Certified Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,249 reviews · 7 hours · from $41Our pick

Spend seven hours crossing Sal with a local guide such as Tony, Christian, Nany, or Kiki. Visit Santa Maria, Palmeira, Buracona, Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay, and Espargos, with time for salt-lake floating, lemon-shark viewing, local food, photos, and a natural-pool swim.

“Everything was really nice. We went around all island and see everything and the most famous places. I highly recommend”

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Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour - Pedra de Lume: floating in an old salt lake
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Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour

2.All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,033 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

See Sal’s main natural sights in four hours with a local guide such as Kiki, Vanessa, Tony, or Nani. Float in Pedra de Lume’s salt lake, watch lemon sharks near Shark Bay, visit Buracona’s Blue Eye, and photograph the desert mirage from an air-conditioned minibus.

“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!!”

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Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour - The safety briefing sets the tone
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Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

3.Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 809 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Join Cabo Verde Diving for a two-hour boat snorkeling trip from Santa Maria. Guides such as Adi, Daniel, Wesley, Eddie, and Franco have helped beginners explore reefs near Farol and the bay, where you may see turtles, rays, eels, tropical fish, coral, and a shallow wreck.

“Very well organised. Great health and safety. Saw beautiful fish and ship wreck was amazing! We would do that again next time we visit.”

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Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde - Registration, weighing, and the safety briefing
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Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde

4.Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 591 reviews · from $56Top rated

Ride from Santa Maria in a 4x4, climb to a 100-meter lookout above the sea, and zip back down after a safety briefing. Your package includes equipment, drinks, local snacks, music, live Cape Verdean entertainment, and return transport. Wear sturdy sneakers for the steep, rough walk.

“Great instructors, with a good sense of humor. Really worth the money. Great view, and felt safe during the trip”

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Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach - The family kitchen in São Lourenço dos Órgãos
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Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach

5.Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 416 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $76

Travel from Praia across Santiago with a multilingual guide such as Ricardo, Ivana, Alex, or Elton. Meet a local family for cuscuz and fidjós, visit Assomada Market on Wednesdays or Saturdays, cross Serra Malagueta, swim at Tarrafal Beach, and return along the coast.

“Osvaldo and Ivana especially were amazing. Took time to explain absolutely everything and I learned a lot. The tour is very well thought, and takes you to all the highlights of Santiago island. Recommend 100%!”

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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch - Murdeira and Lion Mountain: a quiet opening stop
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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

6.Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 414 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Travel Sal by minibus with guides such as Alejandro or Miguel, visiting Murdeira, Palmeira, Buracona, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. You’ll eat a Cape Verdean lunch in a local home, swim when conditions allow, and walk among lemon sharks. Bring water shoes and budget €8 for entrance fees.

“Great day trip to visit the sites of Sal. Plenty of stops and excellent guide and driver. Really enjoyed our day and gave us a good insight into the island. Enjoyed the lunch at the home of a local family too.”

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Electric Beach Bike - Guided Tour in Sal Island - Riding the beaches, dunes, and salt-mining areas
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Electric Beach Bike – Guided Tour in Sal Island

7.Electric Beach Bike – Guided Tour in Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $34Best value

Ride powerful electric mountain bikes from Santa Maria with guides such as Mo, Fortz, Tony, or Jack. Expect beaches, dunes, salt mines, neighborhoods, nature areas, and a swim or beach-bar stop. The route suits mixed fitness levels, but group size can vary.

“Our guide was well knowledgable of the tour route, made the tour memorable for all . Well worth doing it”

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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour - Morro de Arreia: sliding down the biggest dunes
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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

8.Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $70

Travel south Boa Vista in an open pickup with guides such as Veronique, Joshua, or Gil. Spot turtles and lemon sharks when conditions allow, sandboard Morro de Arreia, visit Varandinha caves and Santa Monica Beach, then taste grogue, ponche, and risois in Povoação Velha.

“We were a group of 6, our guide Veronica made our tour fun. She’s so interactive and made us all feel so comfortable. The tour itself self was amazing, from start to finish. We would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you Veronica and Gil for an awesome experience.”

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Sal: Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village - Pedra de Lume explains how salt built an island community
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Sal: Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village

9.Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Travel from Santa Maria, Murdeira, or Espargos to Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume with a local guide. Watch lemon sharks for 30 minutes, visit Sal’s old salt village, then float in a dormant volcanic crater. Bring water shoes, swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“I had a wonderful time, great guide, shark experience was nice and in addition salt cave tour was private and educational. Would recommend for sure”

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All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included) - Murdeira shows Sal’s calmer coastal side
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All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

10.All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $81

Spend about seven hours touring Sal with a local guide such as Danilson, Hamilton, John, or Cula. Visit Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona, Terra Boa, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume, with hotel pickup, transport, lunch, and entry fees listed as included.

“The right tour to visut the island no need for more than this. Calu the tour guide was amazing loved the tour. I do recommend it!”

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Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Caldeirinha shipwreck and reef
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Santa Maria: Snorkeling Boat Tour

11.Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 213 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Join Nando, a Santa Maria local, for a two-hour boat snorkeling trip to the Caldeirinha shipwreck and underwater Christ statue. You get a guide, skipper, mask, fins, vest, and local help in several languages. Turtles are promised, though sea conditions can affect visibility.

“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”

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Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas - Hotel pickup makes the outing simple
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Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas

12.Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Spend 150 minutes exploring Espargos with a local guide such as Chan. Walk through the historic centre, spot street art, hear about Sal’s past, visit local areas, and stop for Cape Verdean snacks, cheese, and a typical drink. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Chan was our guide and he was amazing! He walked us around the city and told us so much about the history. He took us to an mazing place to try vcape verdian tapas and that was a delight on its own. Definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back”

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From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers - Starting at the Port of Praia
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From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers

Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour - From Santa Maria to Kite Beach
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Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

14.Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 6 hours · from $34

I’ll take you from Santa Maria across Sal by 4x4 or minivan, with stops at Kite Beach, salt mines, Miragem, Buracona, Palmeira, and Lemon Shark Bay. Guides such as Emerson, Domingos, and Jay bring local stories. Expect optional entry fees, lunch costs, sun, wind, and a small group of up to eight.

“Absolutely loved travelling on the back of the pick up. A little bumpy but only to be expected when going off the beaten track. Visiting all the villages, getting lots of info from the guide, travelling through the dessert, seeing the mirage, experiencing the lemon sharks swim between our legs, floating in the salt pools at the mine. Every event was amazing, we would do it again in a heart beat. Very good value for money. Lunch not included but the restaurant we stopped at for lunch was very reasonably priced and very good quality food and venue. Thank you so much for the experience!!”

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Boa Vista: Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4x4 Tour - Rolling across the white dunes of Viana
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Boa Vista: Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4×4 Tour

15.Santa Monica, Dunes, Caves and Village 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Ride across Boa Vista’s Viana Desert, visit Povoação Velha, walk through Varandinha’s sea caves, and finish at Santa Monica Beach with time for a swim and an included cocktail. Guides such as Freddy, Evandro, and Nielson are praised for clear local storytelling and good off-road driving.

“Amazing Places of Boa Vista, loved the places without people, haven't seen such amazing Beaches before! Julie did an amazing Job, our driver was well skilled in moving through the dunes and deserts. Highly recommend this excursion! keep the places free of hotels to make this pure amazing places of nature last!”

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