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Walk Through the Hotspots of Mindelo

This interactive, live-streamed Online Experience will take you on a city tour of Mindelo City. Starting at the Marina of Mindelo. an old pier that used to be the door to São Vicente island during the golden period in Mindelo. From the old pier, you will visit the Cultural Centre of Mindelo and then proceed to the former customs house, which is now full of music, exhibitions, and art all over the year. You will get to appreciate old Portuguese architecture and local handicrafts while your guide informs you of fascinating histories of Mindelo to take home in your memory.

2 Reviews
From Mindelo
Online Experience
1 Hour
Africa
Upto 10 people
English
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
  • kevin phun

    Patient, always making sure he can be heard, as the wifi connection was not always very stable, but that is understandable, considering Cape Verde is rather far away. Good explanation and he managed to pace himself well.
    Well done Ruben!!

  • sok koon

    Too bad the wifi connection is low and didn't get to enjoy a clear view. Overall, the guide is well verse in introducing various spots.

From USD 90 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.