Cape Verde · PRIVATE

15 Private Tours in Cape Verde Worth Booking

29 tours  ·  from $27 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa - What the price buys you
Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours in Sal

Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa

1.Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews Our pick

Meet your licensed driver at Amílcar Cabral International Airport, just after passport control and baggage claim, then ride straight to your Santa Maria hotel or Airbnb. Sal Experience provides 24-hour pickup, luggage help, child seats on request, space for surf gear, and flight monitoring. Drivers such as Nany and Chan may also share useful island tips en route.

“Nany was a great driver. He was punctual and promptly took me where i needed to go. The prices are reasonable and saved the hassle of finding a taxi.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria - Buracona and the changing light of Olho Azul
Island Day Trips, Island Day Trips in Sal, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria

2.Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Sal with a private certified guide such as Adilson, Nany, or Chan. Visit Buracona, Pedra de Lume, Palmeira, Murdeira, Shark Bay, and Kite Beach, with time for floating in salt water and seeing lemon sharks. Hotel pickup, private transport, and a flexible route are included.

“An excellent day! Our trip was great thanks to our fantastic tour guide Nany! Thanks very much, Peter & Yvonne xx”

Check availability →Read our full review

São Vicente: Private Highlights Tour from Mindelo Port - A Panoramic Look Across Mindelo Bay
Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in São Vicente

São Vicente: Private Highlights Tour from Mindelo Port

3.Private Highlights Tour from Mindelo Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Meet your guide at Mindelo Port for a six-hour private tour of São Vicente. Visit colonial Mindelo, its market and church, drive through Calhau, stop for local food, swim at Baía das Gatas, and reach Monte Verde for wide island views. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“Our guide Nelson was fantastic! Good energy, knowledgeable, entertaining, super nice. Our driver Willie did a great job navigating narrow roads and potholes, getting us around safely. They customized the tour to meet our interests. We saw all the major sites and spent the amount of time we wanted at each one.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Union tour Full Day Private tour - Murdeira and Lion Mountain: a quick scenic pause
Full-Day, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Union tour Full Day Private tour

4.Union tour Full Day Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Set out from Santa Maria with a private guide for a 4 to 5 hour tour of Sal. See Lion Mountain, Palmeira, Blue Eye, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. Swim, float in salt water, visit local communities, and stop for lunch at your own cost. The vehicle may be open-air.

“The experience of the trip itself wasn't bad, the vehicles aren't air conditioned and if there's more than 3 people you need to sit in the back of a pick up truck which isn't great. However the main reason for the 1 star review is the photographer, wRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Boat Tour in Santa Maria - Choosing between snorkeling, fishing, and free swimming
Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Private Boat Tour in Santa Maria

5.Private Boat Tour in Santa Maria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Set out from Santa Maria’s Ponton with a qualified crew and a private boat for your group of up to four. Choose between snorkeling, fishing, free swimming, and coastal sightseeing. The two-hour outing includes fuel, safety gear, Bluetooth sound, snorkeling equipment, transport, and insurance.

“The guys were really good. We had a scream and would definitely recommend these guys to everyone. No Stress”

Check availability →Read our full review

Sal: Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive - Santa Maria begins with salt, not resorts
Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Sal: Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive

6.Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $141

Spend seven hours touring Sal in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a native guide such as Cristian, Jackson, or Eluisio. Visit Santa Maria, Kite Beach, Murdeira, Espargos, Miragem, Buracona, Palmeira, Shark Bay, and Salinas de Pedra Lume, with swimming, photos, and hotel pickup included.

“Vores guide Cristian var absolut det bedste ved vores dag - meget imødekommende og havde en masse viden om alt på øen. Skønt at mærke at han havde noget på hjerte, i forhold til at formidle hvordan livet på Kap Verde er for de lokale - meget spændende viden! De forskellige stop på turen var også alle spændende og meget alsidige - man føler virkelig man har oplevet og set Sal efter denne tur!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.) - The east coast by rough track
Full-Day, Island Day Trips, Island Day Trips in Sal, Photography Sessions, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)

7.Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $98

Join Franek for a private 6 to 8 hour tour of Sal in a pink pickup vehicle. You will visit salt mines, Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay, Buracona, Terra Boa, Palmeira, Murdeira, and quiet off-road sites. Franek adds local stories, playful photo ideas, and flexible stops, with pickup included.

“You don't want to miss this Pink Panther trip during your visit to Sal. Franek is - besides a friendly (multilingual) guide - a fantastic driver with an incredible knowledge about the island and also, a creative photographer who has a lot of ideas hoRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Santa Maria: Sal Island Private Day Trip - Buracona and the Blue Eye
1-Day Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours in Sal

From Santa Maria: Sal Island Private Day Trip

8.Sal Island Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Spend six private hours touring Sal with hotel pickup, a guide, and a driver. See Murdeira, Buracona, Palmeira, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. You can swim in Buracona when conditions allow, walk near lemon sharks, eat lunch in Espargos, and float in salt water below sea level.

“Muito boa experiencia mas o carro era pequeno, um pequeno citadino nada adaptado para o percurso (Reserva visita privada com 2 adultos e um bebe) O guia e o motorista foram 5 estrelas !”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Tour of Santiago – Discover the Island - Assomada Market on the Right Day
Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Santiago

Private Tour of Santiago – Discover the Island

9.Private Tour of Santiago – Discover the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $63Best value

Travel privately from Praia across Santiago with an experienced driver, stopping at D. Maria Pia Lighthouse, Assomada Market, Serra Malagueta, the Tarrafal Resistance Museum, and Tarrafal Beach. Guides including Leo, Leonardo, Nelson, Jamela, and Zenildo have led departures, with French available through Zenildo.

“We had a great trip with Nelson and Jamela. Thank you for showing us how great Santiago is. We will definitely visit again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Turtle Watching Experience - Pickup makes the late start easier
Private, Sea Turtle Watching, Tour Reviews, Tours in Sal, Turtle Watching in Sal

Private Turtle Watching Experience

10.Private Turtle Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $110

From Santa Maria, you’ll ride to a nesting beach, settle into a private glamping tent, and learn about loggerhead turtles before watching them lay eggs under the stars. Guides such as Leo, Luna, Marta, and Alex have led guests through this careful, no-touch encounter. Red lights, snacks, drinks, transport, and beach-cleanup support are included.

“Amazing experience, well organised with very knowledgeable guide, extremely good service and a fantastic experience to see loggerhead turtle eggs laid! Beautiful night on Sal beach 5*****”

Check availability →Read our full review

Boavista: Private Birdwatching Expedition in natural Habitat - A private 4x4 route, shaped around your interests
Private, Tour Reviews, Tours in Boa Vista

Boavista: Private Birdwatching Expedition in natural Habitat

11.Private Birdwatching Expedition in natural Habitat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Explore Boa Vista’s protected areas by private 4x4 with a live guide in English, French, Italian, or Portuguese. Look for Cape Verdean Sparrows, herons, ibises, spoonbills, plovers, stilts, ospreys, and other local birds. Guides such as Evandro and Jaime can adapt the route to your interests, with hotel pickup included.

“Good experience with Jaime. visited some spots you would struggle to find on your own. If you are a novice it's good enough and if more experienced still worthwhile.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Sal Private Tour: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue eye and Shark Bay - Floating at Pedra de Lume’s salt lake
Blue Eye & Buracona, Private, Salt Lake & Pedra de Lume, Shark Watching, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Sal Private Tour: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue eye and Shark Bay

12.Sal Private Tour: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue eye and Shark Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend about four hours with a local certified guide exploring Sal by private air-conditioned vehicle. Float in Pedra de Lume’s salt lake, visit Buracona’s Blue Eye, see Miragem and Murdeira Bay, then watch lemon sharks at Shark Bay. Guide Dekiki has earned warm praise for friendly service and clear insight into Cape Verdean life.

“Perfect with our guide Dekiki. He was so kind and friendly. We enjoyed a lot with private bus in family. Nice places for visit”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Full-Day Tour of Sal Island - Santa Maria, from the fountain to Costa Fragata
Full-Day, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Sal

Private Full-Day Tour of Sal Island

13.Private Full-Day Tour of Sal Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Travel around Sal with local guides such as Eder or Carla, stopping at Santa Maria, Murdeira, Shark Bay, Salinas, Terra Boa, Buracona, and Palmeira. Pickup, transport, and guiding are included for your private group of up to eight. Bring lunch money and small euros for the salt flats, shark bay, and Buracona.

“Was unsure whether to book an island tour with Mr Friend or Tui, but so glad we booked a private family tour with Mr Friend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Santa Maria: Natural Pools & Shark Bay Private Day Trip - Shark Bay and the lemon sharks
1-Day Tours, Private, Shark Watching, Tour Reviews, Tours in Sal

From Santa Maria: Natural Pools & Shark Bay Private Day Trip

14.Natural Pools & Shark Bay Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $88

From Santa Maria, join a private guide and driver such as Djibril, Eddy, or Grace for a full-day Sal adventure. Walk into Shark Bay among lemon sharks, float in Pedra de Lume’s salt crater, then visit Buracona’s Blue Eye and natural pools. Bring water shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, and cash for entry fees.

“Excellent visit, attentive guide Djibril, cool and safe driver Eddy, sharks there! everything is truly magical in this island of Sal 😃👍🌞”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Hike through mountains and distant rural villages - Optional extras and what not to assume
Hiking & Trekking, Hiking in Santiago, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours in Santiago

Private Hike through mountains and distant rural villages

15.Private Hike through mountains and distant rural villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Travel from Praia to Rui Vaz, then walk 4 km downhill through eucalyptus woods, farms, and volcanic valleys toward Longueira. Guides such as José, Antonio, Orlando, and Maria add stories about Cape Verdean culture, plants, and village life. The tour is private or limited to 10 people and includes transport, insurance, and pickup.

“Belle randonnée d’environ 1h de marche dans un sentier bien aménagé. José étais un excellent guide et nous beaucoup d’infos sur le Cap Vert. Visite de la distillerie et du petit village était super!”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Private

★ 5.04×4 Off Road Full-Day Private Tour – Sal Island Hidden Secrets3 reviews
★ 4.5Full-day Private Experience with Local GuideFrom $1054 reviews
★ 5.0Private full day – Sailing Yacht4 reviews
★ 5.0Private Airport Transfer to Praia or Vice VersaFrom $263 reviews
★ 4.6Private Snorkel Experience with Sea Turtle for CruisersFrom $1174 reviews
★ 4.8Private Tour of Santiago – Discover the IslandFrom $765 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tour Cidade Velha/Discover OLD CITYFrom $354 reviews
★ 4.8Private Walking Tour with Local Food TastingFrom $574 reviews

Keep browsing

Shark Watching31Sea Turtle Watching31Quad & Buggy Tours49Island Day Trips38Snorkeling27City Tours27
Scroll to Top

Out across the archipelago

Pick an island, a crater or a stretch of water.

In the water

Shark BayTurtle NightsSnorkellingCatamaransDiving

On the road

Buggies and QuadsIsland DaysViana DesertSanta MonicaTarrafal

Craters and cliffs

Pico do FogóPedra de LumeThe Blue EyeSanto Antão ValleysWalking Days

Towns

Cidade VelhaTown WalksFood and GrogueWorkshops