Highlights
- Stroll around the vivid port city of Mindelo on this live, real-time experience
- Take in the gorgeous views at the scenic Marina of Mindelo
- Visit the Church of Lady of the Light and Amilcar Cabral Square
- Gain insights into local life at the various markets of Mindelo with your guide
Description
Our live-streamed, interactive Online Experience will start from the Marina of Mindelo, an old pier that used to be the door to São Vicente island during the city's golden period. From here, we make our way to the Cultural Centre of Mindelo, which used to be a customs house in earlier times and now hosts musical events and art exhibitions all around the year. This is a great example of Portuguese architecture and is also a good place to look around for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
See the Monument of the Eagle or "Poss" I Capeverdean Crioulo, from where the parade starts in Mindelo. From here, we will stroll down to the Fish Market, the heart of Mindelo and a unique area in the city famous for its mackerel.
Next up is the Star Square. What once used to be a cemetery is now an open market where you can see people selling everything from handicrafts and pans to tiles which belong to the colonial period. After walking around the market, we will make our way to the Church of Lady of the Light in the first village of Mindelo. This place is home to beautiful colonial buildings, the majestic city hall, and the vegetable market known for its herbs and traditional medicine.
On Lisbon Street, see the Old Governors House and the Cesária Évoras Museum - a beautiful pink building decorated with blooming and blossoming flowers. This tour will end at the Amilcar Cabral Square with the Quiosque, the old cinema Éden Park and the amazing Vera Cruz House.
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- This tour involves walking and travelling to different places; sometimes, the mobile network may be intermittent, and the picture may not be clear. However, we will attempt to minimise such disruptions
- You can book this tour for 90 USD and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Ruben Moreira
I love to be one with nature, and hence spend time out in the open hiking, swimming and snorkelling. I became a guide by accident, and now there is nothing else I would rather do! I love my job and am truly passionate about it. I am constantly training to improve my skills in the tourism industry. My other interests include martial arts, reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Tour Reviews
From USD 90 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.