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Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h
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Pick up and drop off at Porto Grande Entrance gate (about 5 minute walk from ship) GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!! Experience the Cultural Capital of Cabo Verde! São Vicente is a beautiful and vibrant Island; Mindelo, a small cosmopolitan city full of life! Bustling markets, delicious cuisine, cafés, live music, home of the best Carnaval, Festivals and Cesária Évora, our Famous Barefoot Diva . Visit our stunning beaches with crystal blue waters and lively coastal villages where you can find local friendly people. Experience it with us and you will surely get to know the best of São Vicente!
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local professional guide
Port pick up and drop off
Drive to Monte Verde, the island’s highest point (774 m / 2,539 ft), for panoramic views and a cup of locally grown tea or tea liqueur at the Tea House (subject to availability).
Transportation
NOTE Full Day excursion 6h: We will make a stop for lunch, the restaurant accepts euros and escudos (local currency), and cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Museum entrance fees not included; we will pass by.
Meeting Points
Departure
Enapor (Administração Central)
Pick up and drop off at Porto Grande Exit gate (by the administrative offices, about a 5 minute walk from ship). We will have a sign with your name, also GREEN LINE TOURS staff ready to assist) DO NOT go to another meeting point!! GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for travelers afraid of heights, Be advised that we will travel up to the summit of Monte Verde with high altitude. 774m or 2,539ft
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Pick up and drop off at Porto Grande Entrance gate (about 5 minute walk from ship) GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!! Experience the Cultural Capital of Cabo Verde! São Vicente is a beautiful and vibrant Island; Mindelo, a small cosmopolitan city full of life! Bustling markets, delicious cuisine, cafés, live music, home of the best Carnaval, Festivals and Cesária Évora, our Famous Barefoot Diva . Visit our stunning beaches with crystal blue waters and lively coastal villages where you can find local friendly people. Experience it with us and you will surely get to know the best of São Vicente!
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local professional guide
Port pick up and drop off
Drive to Monte Verde, the island’s highest point (774 m / 2,539 ft), for panoramic views and a cup of locally grown tea or tea liqueur at the Tea House (subject to availability).
Transportation
NOTE Full Day excursion 6h: We will make a stop for lunch, the restaurant accepts euros and escudos (local currency), and cards. Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Museum entrance fees not included; we will pass by.
Meeting Points
Departure
Enapor (Administração Central)
Pick up and drop off at Porto Grande Exit gate (by the administrative offices, about a 5 minute walk from ship). We will have a sign with your name, also GREEN LINE TOURS staff ready to assist) DO NOT go to another meeting point!! GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
Return
Itinerary
1
Avenue Marginal
Enjoy a pick up from Porto Grande, we will be waiting for you at the exit/entry gate (about a 5+ minute walk from ship); meet your local guide who will be waiting for your arrival. GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!
10 minutes
2
Fortim del Rei
The lookout to Mindelo. Take a drive up to the old fort and see the most specular views of our beautiful bay city of Mindelo.
10 minutes
3
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
See our artists display their pieces at our magnificent cultural center. Exhibits are updated often, this is where lots of important events are held.
10 minutes
4
Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso
Visit the Bronze Statue of Diogo Alfonso - Witness the daily lifestyle of the people of Mindelo - this is a hub spot of the city
5 minutes
5
Mercado de Peixe
Lifestyle of Cabo Verde, Fisher men and women, coming in from the sea with a variety of beautiful fish
15 minutes
6
Praça Estrela
Take a walk through the city where you will get a sense of the Islands lifestyle; visit the Cultural Center to observe the current talent on display, your guide will walk you through the bustling markets of Mindelo; Fish, Municipal (vegetable / fruits) and African* (Closed on Sundays).
20 minutes
7
Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente
Largest market in São Vicente, you will see a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, teas, liquors, and handmade local products.
10 minutes
8
Monte Verde
Drive to the highest point of our Island, Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, have breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a cup of tea (grown locally) or try the tea liquor at the Tea House
20 minutes
9
Salamansa
Visit the lively fishing villages of São Vicente. Be in touch with locals. Beautiful beaches and villages where you can find local people, places to stop for lunch/dinner/drinks
20 minutes
10
Baia das Gatas
Have a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at the beach of Baia das Gatas - Beautiful enclosed bay of blue/green water, with amazing views of the coast.
20 minutes
11
Estrada Baía das Gatas - Calhau
Drive along the stunning coastal road of North Baia / Praia Grande, the coastline here is sweeping of majestic white sand dunes and black volcanic mountains, with gorgeous changing blue waters. NOTE: Excluded on Half Day, 4 h
25 minutes
12
Calhau
Head to our fishing village of Calhau also home of Volcano Viana. visit the agricultural Valley of Calhau this Oasis in the desert is where we will see and smell our Islands Traditional Farming activities, vegetation, animals, water wells, and old iron windmills fill Return to Mindelo after a fantastic day of exploring the Best of São Vicente!
NOTE: Excluded on the Half Day 4 hour excursion