Cape Verde · FOOD & DRINK

Top 6 Food & Drink Experiences in Cape Verde

6 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 food & drink experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour - Morro de Arreia: sandboarding on Boa Vista’s big dunes
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Boa Vista: Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

1.Shark, Turtles, Cave, Sandboarding & Tasting Tour

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

Explore Boa Vista by 4x4, spot turtles and sharks, sandboard Morro de Arreia, visit Santa Monica Beach, caves, and taste local grogue.

“We really enjoyed the sandboarding and seeing the turtles , the guide was friendly and informative and added humour into our trip.”

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Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting - Morro de Areia and the first sandboarding run
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Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

2.Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Review of Boa Vista’s 4x4 adventure with sandboarding, turtles, lemon sharks, Santa Monica Beach and Cape Verdean tastings.

“amazing day trip getting to see a bit of boa Vista and the sharks and turtles the guide driver was fabulous. We had a mix of ages on our trip and there was something for everyone.”

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Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family - Starting at Santa Maria’s municipal market
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Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family

3.Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Explore Santa Maria, taste homemade Cape Verdean cuscuz, visit salt pans and Shells Beach, and finish with a swim at Ponta Preta.

“our tour guide Alihandro was very informative about the area we were not rushed both him and our driver were very patient t every stop and there was photo opportunities all the time. it was very nice to see normal lives and meet local people. A big thank you to Melissa for welcoming us and preparing the cuzcus and fijos.”

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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting - The Municipal Market and local produce
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Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

4.Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $64Top rated

Explore Praia and Cidade Velha with a local guide, fortress views, markets, colonial history, public transport, and a Cape Verdean Pontxi tasting.

“very nice friendly & instructive tour, getting counted story of discovery of cabo verde in 14ies century , by visiting this forteres , and green valley surrounding it, then visit of the old city president palace , & market, cultural & historical tour nicRead more”

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São Filipe: Fogo Volcano with Wine and Cheese Tasting - Leaving São Filipe for Patim
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São Filipe: Fogo Volcano with Wine and Cheese Tasting

5.Fogo Volcano with Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Review of Fogo Volcano from São Filipe, with lava villages, Chã das Caldeiras, local wine, goat cheese, and practical booking tips.

“unser Guide Edmar hat uns einen wunderschönen Tag geschenkt.sehr gute Informationen gegeben.wi rkonnten uns sehr gut verständigen . Er ist außerordentlich sympathisch. Vielen Dank”

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Mindelo: Private Walking Tour with Local Food Tasting - Starting at your accommodation or cruise terminal
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Mindelo: Private Walking Tour with Local Food Tasting

6.Private Walking Tour with Local Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $57

Review of Mindelo’s private walking tour with markets, Cesaria Evora Museum, Cape Verdean food tasting, and practical booking advice.

“Nelson, our guide, was great sharing details of local sights in Mindelo. But, also provided info about other Cape Verde islands. As part of the tour we tried local corn cake with goat cheese and papaya jam and delicious juices. We bought local favorite cachupa on our own at the Cafe. Always great to try local snacks.”

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