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Guided Island Tour in São Vicente from Mindelo
Organized by Green Line Tours
São Vicente, Cape Verde
full day
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Guided sightseing tour to Santo Antão from São Vicente
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour to Santo Antão from São Vicente and discover Cape Verde’s most scenic island with a local guide by car and ferry.
Guided sightseing tour to Santo Antão from São Vicente
From€95
11 hrs
Occasionally sporty
11 hrs
Occasionally sporty
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Experience a guided day tour to Santo Antão from São Vicente, combining ferry travel, cultural insights, and breathtaking landscapes by car.
- Scenic ferry crossing and panoramic drive through Santo Antão’s mountains and valleys
- Visit to the volcanic crater of Cova de Paúl and lush agricultural villages
- Stop at a traditional grogue distillery and charming coastal towns like Ponta do Sol
Course of events
- Pick-up at your accommodation in Mindelo and transfer to the harbour (15 min)
- Ferry crossing to Santo Antão with scenic views (approx. 1 h)
- Meet your local guide at Porto Novo and begin the island tour by car (15 min)
- Drive through mountain villages to Cova de Paúl crater (approx. 1 h)
- Stop at Cova crater for panoramic views and short walk (30 min)
- Continue via Delgadim to Ribeira Grande (approx. 45 min)
- Explore Ribeira de Torre’s lush valley (30 min)
- Drive to Ponta do Sol and visit Sinagoga (approx. 1 h)
- Lunch break in Paúl area at a local restaurant (1 h)
- Visit a traditional grogue distillery (30 min)
- Return to Porto Novo via coastal road (approx. 1 h)
- Ferry back to São Vicente across the canal (approx. 1 h)
- Transfer from the harbour to your accommodation in Mindelo (15 min)
Activity requirements
A physical copy of your ID is compulsory for this activity.
Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity. Please inform your instructor of any medical conditions when booking.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the meeting point and pick-up time.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
On Sundays, the ferry schedule may vary, please check before your departure.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Spoken languages:English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Mindelo
- Roundtrip ferry tickets
- Private transportation
- Professional local guide (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese)
- Entrance to Grogue distillery
- Insurance
Excluded
- Lunch (allow €10–20 in cash)
- Snacks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Do not forget to bring
- I.D / Passport (photo on your phone is sufficient)
- Comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Wind and waterproof coat
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
- Cash (for lunch and purchases)
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from your accommodation in Mindelo or at the Cultural Center of Mindelo, V2P6+QCX, Mindelo, Cap-Vert
Spoken languages:English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Cancellation: Super flexible
Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.
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Just an hour by ferry from São Vicente, the island of Santo Antão offers some of the most stunning landscapes in Cape Verde. From deep green valleys to dramatic mountain roads and authentic villages, this sightseeing tour to Santo Antão is the perfect way to explore the island in one enriching and comfortable day.
The experience begins with a morning pick-up in Mindelo followed by a ferry crossing to Porto Novo. On arrival, your local guide welcomes you for a full-day road trip through Santo Antão’s most iconic highlights. Drive the old mountain road to Cova de Paúl for breathtaking views of the volcanic crater and the lush valley below. Continue to Ribeira Grande and the fertile Ribeira de Torre, where agriculture thrives in spectacular surroundings.
Visit charming seaside towns like Ponta do Sol and discover the historical site of Sinagoga. In the Paúl area, enjoy a traditional Cape Verdean lunch in a local restaurant (not included), followed by a visit to a grogue distillery to learn about the island’s famous sugarcane rum. The return journey via the new coastal road reveals even more scenic views, colourful villages, and ocean cliffs.
This sightseeing tour to Santo Antão is ideal for travellers who want to combine nature, culture and relaxation in one day. Short walks are included, and the activity is accessible to most, with guidance provided in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
For anyone staying in São Vicente, this full-day excursion offers a unique glimpse into the soul of Santo Antão, a must-see in the Cape Verdean archipelago.
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