Top 5 Cultural Tours in Mindelo

Destination: Mindelo.
Mindelo is music! Mindelo Cultural offers three different city tours with different highlights: 1) with music performance of 6 traditional rhythms: 3 hours 2) with music performance and dance workshop: 3.5 hours 3) with music performance and culinary tastings: 4 hours Your experienced guide, wearing a Mindelo Cultural badge, will meet you at the starting point of the tour. You will see all the sights of Cape Verde's Capital of Culture and learn interesting things from history, society and culture. You will also get to know all the restaurants and bars where you can enjoy live music from talented musicians in the evening. On all tours you will get a unique insight into the cultural richness of the Cape Verde islands, feel their soul and do something good: With your participation you support social projects of the SOS Children's Village in Mindelo.
Known For: Mindelo Half-day Tours, Mindelo Cultural Tours, Mindelo Excellent Quality, Mindelo Hiking Tours, Mindelo Art Tours, Mindelo Music Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Sao Vicente.
Discover the beauty of Santo Antão with one of our flexible full-day excursions. Your local guide will take you on a full-day island tour, bringing the Island’s stories to life. You can choose from 4 different options to best suit your travel plans and activity level 2 Island Highlights by Car: * From São Vicente: Includes harbor transfers and roundtrip ferry tickets. * From Santo Antão (Porto Novo): Ideal if you’ve already booked ferry tickets or are staying on the island. 2 Trekking Options: * From São Vicente: Includes harbor transfers and roundtrip ferry tickets. * From Santo Antão (Porto Novo): Perfect for those already on the island or with ferry tickets booked.
Known For: Sao Vicente Day Trips, Sao Vicente Cultural Tours, Sao Vicente Full-day Tours, Sao Vicente Port Pickup, Sao Vicente Ports of Call Tours, Sao Vicente Hiking Tours, Sao Vicente Historical Tours, Sao Vicente Shore Excursions, Sao Vicente Bus Tours, Sao Vicente Top Product, Sao Vicente Walking Tours, Sao Vicente Excellent Quality, Sao Vicente Small Group.

Destination: Sao Vicente.
Welcome to one of Cabo Verde’s most welcoming and beautiful islands! Discover Mindelo, a small, yet vibrant cosmopolitan city, alive with energy day and night. Learn about our rich history, culture, and way of life as you stroll among the city’s colorful colonial architecture and explore its lively markets—the Fish Market, African Market, and Municipal Market (note: closed on Sundays). From a scenic lookout, take in panoramic views of Mindelo, Monte Cara, and the golden sands of Laginha Beach. Then journey to the island’s highest peak, Monte Verde, a natural protected park with sweeping island views. We’ll visit charming fishing villages along the coast, swim in the crystal-clear lagoon of Baía das Gatas, and admire the dramatic shoreline of Norte Baia. In Calhau, a peaceful farming and fishing village, see one of the island’s last extinct volcanoes—Vulcão Viana. In the lush Calhau valley, observe traditional farming, local livestock, water wells, and windmills still in use today.
Known For: Sao Vicente Day Trips, Sao Vicente Half-day Tours, Sao Vicente Cultural Tours, Sao Vicente Ports of Call Tours, Sao Vicente Car Tours, Sao Vicente Historical Tours, Sao Vicente Port Pickup, Sao Vicente Top Product, Sao Vicente Shore Excursions, Sao Vicente Bus Tours, Sao Vicente Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Sao Vicente.
This half-day tour is the best introduction to São Vicente, Cultural Capital of Cabo Verde and the birthplace of Cesária Évora, our beloved “Barefoot Diva.” You'll explore Mindelo, a lively port city buzzing with music, art, colorful markets, cafés, and a rich cultural scene. Known for hosting the country's best Carnaval and festivals, Mindelo offers an authentic taste of island life. Venture beyond the city to take in breathtaking views from Monte Verde, the island’s highest point, and visit picturesque coastal villages where hospitality and local traditions thrive. Along the way, we’ll share stories, history, and glimpses into daily life, with plenty of stops for photos, exploring, and even a relaxing tea or coffee break. This is a fun, laid-back, and memorable day—a chance to soak up the true spirit of São Vicente, meet its friendly people, and enjoy the stunning mix of sea, mountains, and culture that make this island so special.
Known For: Sao Vicente Top Product, Sao Vicente Bus Tours, Sao Vicente Shore Excursions, Sao Vicente Ports of Call Tours, Sao Vicente Port Pickup, Sao Vicente Cultural Tours, Sao Vicente Half-day Tours, Sao Vicente Historical Tours, Sao Vicente Best Conversion, Sao Vicente Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Mindelo.
Designed by a group of travel experts, this excursion is aimed at travelers with a short stay on the island. This excursion was created to provide the traveler with a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in pick-up and drop-off services. This tour was designed by a group of travel experts and is aimed at travelers with a short stopover on the island. This excursion was created to offer the traveler a pleasant and worry-free day with guaranteed punctuality in embarkation and disembarkation services. First you will visit some interesting points in Mindelo and then drive out of the city to enjoy the beauty of some small fishing villages, the highest point of the island as well as some beaches to enjoy.
Known For: Mindelo Historical Tours, Mindelo Bus Tours, Mindelo Car Tours, Mindelo Shore Excursions, Mindelo Port Pickup, Mindelo Walking Tours, Mindelo Half-day Tours, Mindelo Small Group, Mindelo Cultural Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.