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Top 15 Tours in Cape Verde

49 tours  ·  from $32 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tours in Cape Verde worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sal: Island Experience Tour with a Certified Local Guide - Palmeira, where Sal works for a living
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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

See Sal’s main sights in one day with a local guide such as Tony, Cristian, Nany, or Kiki. You’ll visit fishing villages, Kite Beach, Buracona, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume, with time to float in salt water and swim in a natural pool. Hotel pickup, transport, photos, and drop-off are included. Lunch costs extra.

“Very nice trip and Worth the money for it. Out guide was very friendly and easy going . Best if you arrive and want to explore the island so early. Many stops and good sightseeing”

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Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour - Pickup, minibus comfort, and the road across Sal
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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

Spend four hours seeing Sal’s salt lake, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Miragem, Murdeira Bay, and Shark Bay. Guides such as Kiki, Vanessa, Tony, and Nani add local stories, while an air-conditioned minibus keeps the dusty road sections comfortable. You can float in Pedra de Lume and watch lemon sharks from the shoreline.

“Was great tour and saw the majority of what the island offers in half a day”

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Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks) - Buracona and the Blue Eye
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Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)

3.Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · from $36Top rated

Travel around Sal with a native certified guide such as Nany or Christian, stopping at Shark Bay, Pedra de Lume, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Palmeira, Espargos, Santa Maria, and Kite Beach. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, photos, and videos are included. Lunch costs extra.

“Everything was a described, we were a family, but there was also 3 single lady travelers which was good to show how safe it is in Cape Verde”

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From Sal Island: Blu eye, Salt lake, Lemon Sharks & Palmeira - Santa Maria and the southern coast at 9am
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From Sal Island: Blu eye, Salt lake, Lemon Sharks & Palmeira

4.From Sal Island: Blu eye, Salt lake, Lemon Sharks & Palmeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,003 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Travel across Sal in a small group of up to 12, stopping at Buracona’s Blue Eye, Pedra de Lume’s floating salt lake, Shark Bay, Palmeira, Murdeira, Espargos, and Terra Boa. Guides such as Yannick, Yuri, Nelson, and Ismael are praised for warm local insight, while the €35 price excludes entry fees, lunch, and drinks.

“brilliant day out, got to see all the island, beautiful bays and swim in the sea, jumping off rocks, lemon sharks were amazing, salt lake was a good experience too, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, would definitely recommed, blue eye was also beautiful, Yannik our guide, thankyou for a great day otr x”

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Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour - Farol, Bolama wreck, and the Bay of Santa Maria
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Santa Maria: Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

5.Guided Snorkeling and Reef Tour

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

Set out from Santa Maria by low-sided Zodiac for guided snorkeling near Farol, Bolama wreck, and the bay. Your guide fits you with a wetsuit, mask, fins, and optional life jacket, then chooses the safest reef for the day. Expect fish, rays, eels, coral, and possible turtles.

“It was my first time snorkelling and when I got into the water I got water in my snorkel and panicked, the instructor (I forgot his name) stayed with me all the time I was in the water with a ring, I am so grateful that he stayed with me or I would’ve hated the experience, if it’s your first time I highly recommend keeping your lifejacket on in the water and float”

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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise - The Sodade catamaran and the crew
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Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

6.All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Spend four hours aboard the Lounge Catamaran Sodade, cruising Sal’s west coast with a multilingual guide and lively crew. Swim near Lion Mountain, snorkel, try fishing, relax on lounge beds, and enjoy snacks, unlimited beer and soft drinks, and African music. Choose a family sailing or adults-only departure.

“Really enjoyed the swim and also the entertainment on the way back.”

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Santa Maria: Sea Turtle Watching Experience on Sal Island - A quiet beach and a short walk over sand
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Santa Maria: Sea Turtle Watching Experience on Sal Island

7.Sea Turtle Watching Experience on Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 446 reviews · from $41

From Santa Maria, ride to a quiet Sal beach after dark and watch common turtles come ashore to nest. Guides such as Nany, Dani, and Chan explain the full process, from digging and laying eggs to covering the nest and returning to sea. Wear dark clothes and comfortable shoes, and expect some patient waiting.

“This was a magical experience. The guide was very knowledgeable. Be prepared to have some patience, but as you wait you can enjoy the starry skies.”

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Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach - The first taste of Santiago at São Lourenço dos Órgãos
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Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach

8.Praia: Santiago Island Tour with Tastings and Tarrafal Beach

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours crossing Santiago from Praia with a multilingual guide. Meet Mama Luisa or another local host for cuscuz and fidjós, visit Assomada Market on Wednesdays or Saturdays, stop in Serra Malagueta, swim at Tarrafal Beach, and return along the east coast with views of farms, volcanic slopes, and palm-filled valleys.

“Both the guide and driver were very friendly. The tour is cool and the stop at a local family home where we made cous cous and fidjós de banana with the family's mom is the highlight to me! Also, you spend 1h30m/2hours in Tarrafal beach which is beautiful. There are other stops too, along the route in the mountain, to take photos and enjoy the beautiful views. Also, we stopped in small villages and drank/ate a coconut (which comes at 2 euros). We only passed through Assomada without stopping as there was no market that day. The tour is absolutely worth the money and, if I could go on the…”

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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch - Santa Maria, Murdeira, and the first look at Sal
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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

9.Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

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

See Sal with a small group of up to 10, an English, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide, and a minibus rather than an open truck. Stop in Santa Maria, Murdeira, Palmeira, Buracona, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. Guides such as Alejandro and Miguel add local history, while lunch is served in a Cape Verdean home.

“Best experience ever! ❤️❤️❤️ And best Guide ever 🫶🏼 Thank you so much!”

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4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure - 1000cc or 500cc - Murdeira Bay and the slopes of Serra Negra
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4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

10.4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews

Take a 500cc automatic buggy, with two people sharing each vehicle, across Sal’s desert tracks and coastal roads. Your multilingual guide leads you to Serra Negra, Terra Boa’s mirage, Pedra de Lume, and Feijoal’s lemon sharks. Hotel pickup, water, helmets, belts, glasses, and protective suits are included. A valid original driving license is required.

“Es un Ruta en buggy. Hay paradas para descansar, cambio de conductor, ver la vistas, poco más. Yo he hecho de menos 2 paradas en pueblos para ver la vida más real, ver los mercadillos grandes y estar media hora a tu rollo. En el último tramo sería necesario otra parada Read more”

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2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure - 1000cc or 500cc - Salt flats, dunes, and the first change of scenery
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2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

11.2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews

Drive a two-person automatic buggy from Santa Maria across Sal’s sand dunes, salt flats, beaches, and volcanic coast. You’ll stop at places such as Serra Negra, Ponta Preta, Kite Beach, and possibly Murdeira Bay. A valid original driving license is required, and you can choose a 500cc or 1000cc buggy.

“Great experience Amazing views Very professional Bit hot for the all in one suits and didn’t feel they was needed”

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3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island - Getting from your hotel to the water
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3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

12.3-hour Catamaran Adventure on the waters of Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 349 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

You’ll sail Sal’s coast for three hours with Cape Verde Sailing, usually in a small group of about 15 to 20 people. Expect a relaxed crew, drinks, light snacks, one short swim or snorkel stop, and possible sightings of dolphins, turtles, flying fish, or whales. Pickup may be included, but confirm whether you depart from Santa Maria Beach or Bikini Beach.

“Super amazing staff, especially Alex and Jair, who kept the positive vibes going throughout the activity! Drinks were flowing, a range of soft and alcoholic ones are provided continuously, with snacks etc. Got some great pics with the guys, and the dinghy/speedboat guy was a good laugh too, forgot his name 🙈 definitely an activity to try when out in Cape Verde, and I’m so thankful to Alex and Jair again for everything!”

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Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria - The ride from Santa Maria, Murdeira, or Espargos
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Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

13.Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Travel from Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos, or nearby Sal hotels to Shark Bay, where lemon sharks gather in shallow water. You can watch from shore or wade in among them for about an hour. Guides such as Said, Chan, and Nany explain shark behavior, help you across the rocks, and provide water shoes if needed.

“pick-up exactly on time. good vehicle with seat belts. at the beach there is a toilet if needed (1E). We are both late 70s so had brought our hiking poles. Guide was very helpful offering us his arm and showing us the easiest route over the rocks. it is like walking on somewhat uneven cobbles, but we easily managed. the water came half way up our legs. the guide had some fish in a plastic bag and the smell attracted 5 or 6 sharks 40cm to over a metre which swam all around us and we could easily see them in the water, or film them if you had a…”

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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour - Rolling across Boa Vista in an open 4x4
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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

14.Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

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

Spend about four hours exploring southern Boa Vista by open 4x4 pickup. Guides such as Veronique, Joshua, and Cuckoo take you to Morro de Arreia, Turtle Bay, Shark Bay, Varandinha caves, Santa Monica Beach, and Povoação Velha for grogue and ponche tasting. Wildlife sightings depend on weather and nature.

“Tour contained everything that was mentioned in the description and we had a good time.”

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Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure - Salt flats and dunes near Santa Maria
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Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure

15.Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 2 hours · from $170

Take a two-hour, guided 1000cc buggy ride from Santa Maria across Sal’s salt flats, dunes, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, Palha Verde Oasis, and Ponta Preta. You’ll stop for photos and views, with hotel pickup, protective clothing, glasses, a helmet, water, and multilingual guides included. A valid driver’s license is required.

“The drive itself was really good! We got to see so much of the island in just two hours. Spectacular views! 💪The guides were really good and the trip was very well planned allowing all participants to get used to the cars before advancing yo greater hills and tops. I HIGHLY recommend this! If I were to pinpoint one minor things on transport: The company should inform about exact pickup time: we were in the lobby 13:40 by accident and just happened to see the truck. We assumed that the pickup time was 14:00. This might have solved the other minor issue: the delay when starting. People could've gotten there…”

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