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Mindelo Cultural

Mindelo Cultural

Your city tour with cultural experiences through the cultural capital of Cape Verde

Mindelo is

  • colourful
  • music

Mindelo Cultural - Your city and island tour with cultural experiences!

Come join us on our city and islands tours to the nicest attractions of São Vicente. Get fascinated of the unique cultural wealth of Mindelo!
Discover hidden gems and support local artists!

TOURS & BOOKING

Feel the soul of Cabo Verde

We would like to share our love for Cape Verdean culture with you. We will show you the most beautiful sights in Mindelo and São Vicente, experience local tradition and share with you the amazing nightlife of Mindelo.

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Choose the tour that matches your interest and let yourself be pampered with all your senses. Enjoy the Cape Verdean lifestyle and appreciate local artists! And last but not least: Finance the participation of disadvantaged children at the dance school of Noelisa Santos!

Mindelo By Night

2 hours city tour to the best bars and restaurants with daily live music

available

8:30 pm, every day except on Sundays

starting point

Centro Cultural do Mindelo

price

50 €

MINDELO BY NIGHT



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    Traditional Music

    3 hours city tour included 30 minutes musician performing 6 Cape Verdean rhythms

    available

    9 am and 2 pm, every day except on Sundays

    starting point

    Ouril Hotel

    price

    65 €

    Traditional music



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      Dance Class

      3.5-hour city tour including 1 hour of traditional dance with live music

      available

      9 am and 2 pm, every day except on Sundays

      starting point

      Ouril Hotel

      price

      90 €

      Traditional music



        Music & Tasting

        4-hour city tour including 30 minutes with musicians and traditional “lanche” (snack)

        available

        9 am and 2 pm, every day except on Sundays

        starting point

        Ouril Hotel

        price

        85 €

        Music & Tasting



          Art & Handicraft

          Art & Handicrafts

          3-hour tour of the most beautiful street art works

          available

          every day 4 pm, Except on Sundays

          starting point

          Centro Cultural do Mindelo

          group

          at least 8 people

          price

          50 €

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          Tradition & Carnival

          2 hours included 45 minutes of all 6 traditional rhythms with band, dancing couple, Carnival Queen, local delicacies

          available

          every day 4 pm, except on Sundays

          starting point

          Centro Cultural do Mindelo

          group

          at least 8 people

          price

          60 €

          Show

          Street Art

          3-hour tour of the most beautiful street art works

          available

          10:00 AM, daily except Sundays

          starting point

          Centro Cultural do Mindelo

          group

          at least 8 people

          price

          50 €

          Monte Verde

          Island tour & Culture

          6 hours island tour included 45 minutes of all 6 traditional rhythms with band, dancing couple, Carnival Queen, local delicacies

          available

          1:00 PM, daily except Sundays

          starting point

          Centro Cultural do Mindelo

          group

          at least 8 people

          price

          130 €

          GOOD TO KNOW

          • 50% discount for children aged 6 to 12, children under 6 are free

          • Certified tour guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian

          • Not included in the price: entrance fee in museums

          • in the calendar you find all dates for shore excursions of at least 6 people

          • other dates for group appointments are possible on request

          • donation of 5 % of our profits to our partner SOS Children’s Villages

          • Booking: 48 hours in advance

          GOOD TO KNOW

          • 50% discount for children aged 6 to 12, children under 6 are free

          • Certified tour guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian

          • Not included in the price: entrance fee in museums

          • Other dates for group appointments are possible on request

          • Donation of 5 % of our profits to our partner Noelisa Santos Dance School

          • Social entrepeneurship: the bigger the group the more profit for guides and artists

          • Booking: 24 hours in advance

          • Free cancelation 24 hours before the tour

          PERFORMERS

          Discover the cultural diversity of Mindelo!

          Mindelo is the cultural capital of Cape Verde and famous for its vibrant night life far beyond the borders. At Mindelo the world famous singer Cesária Évora started her career and – due to her melancholic voice – put the group of islands on the map. The excellent artists of Mindelo Cultural perform on a high professional level and let you experience the heart of Cape Verdean culture.

          Banda Vida Boa

          Vida Boa

          The band Vida Boa exists since 2016 and consists of singer and guitarist Victor, bassist Ronny, keyboarder Gugas and percussionist Djodje. Vida Boa succeeds to musically transmit various atmospheres on a high level and touches the audience’s hearts. Their repertoire comprises musical styles of Cape Verde such as Mona, Funaná, Batuque and Coladeira as well as international pieces. The musicians of Vida Boa can be seen and heard in the most renowned restaurants and bars of Mindelo and can be booked for weddings, business and other events as well. Come and dive into the musical diversity and beauty of Cape Verdean rhythms with the band Vida Boa!

          Milla

          Milla Raguel Monteira da Cruz is one of the most talented and famous carnival dancers in Mindelo. After starting her career in 2012 with the carnival group “Estrelas do Mar”, the following year she performed with the group “Sonhos sem Limite”, where she was also responsible for the choreography. In the year 2014, Milla was elected “Rainha de Bateria” (Queen of the Drums) for the first time, the most important position in a carnival group. A year later she took part in a nude parade, wearing only body paint, and became a celebrated media star. In 2024 she was named “Rainha de Bateria” again with three other dancers. In her own dance school “Escola Dança Alma kriol” she passes on her dance art with great joy and pedagogical skill. Milla enchants every stage with her charismatic presence. Let yourself be carried away by their sparkling life energy!
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          Erik David

          Erik David, better known as Dzenh Afronauta, was born 1991 in Praia and moved as a child to São Vicente where he first became involved with Rap. In 2011 with group members like Mark Delman, Gugu Boy, Kleiser, DNA and Kleiser Erik changed the course of national rap, especially inspiring the younger generation. Erik sang as a chorister at BandaXL, which accompanies several well known artists such as Mirri Lobo, Elji Beatzkilla, Jennifer Dias, Tó Semedo, Lura, Loony Johnson, Dynamo etc. In the beginning of 2024 Erik released his first solo album “Sankofa” which is available on all digital platforms. Altough Dzenh Afronauta is the new shooting star of the next generation of talented artists he remained rooted in the cultural heritage of his homeland sharing all traditional rhythms combined with RapKriolo.

          Erik David, better known as Dzenh Afronauta, was born 1991 in Praia and moved as a child to São Vicente where he first became involved with Rap. In 2011 with group members like Mark Delman, Gugu Boy, Kleiser, DNA and Kleiser Erik changed the course of national rap, especially inspiring the younger generation. Erik sang as a chorister at BandaXL, which accompanies several well known artists such as Mirri Lobo, Elji Beatzkilla, Jennifer Dias, Tó Semedo, Lura, Loony Johnson, Dynamo etc. In the beginning of 2024 Erik released his first solo album “Sankofa” which is available on all digital platforms. Altough Dzenh Afronauta is the new shooting star of the next generation of talented artists he remained rooted in the cultural heritage of his homeland sharing all traditional rhythms combined with RapKriolo.

          SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

          We Love To Share!​

          Respect, solidarity and increase of equal opportunity are amongst our values. We want to do our part for a more just allocation of resources in the world and share the monetary success of Mindelo Cultural with a local cultural institution. Therefore we donate 5% of our profits to the Noelisa Santos Dance School. That way also children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds get the opportunity to develop their personality through artistic expression. With each purchase you do yourself as well as Mindelo’s youth development a huge favor. Since a joy shared is a joy doubled! disadvantaged backgrounds get the opportunity to develop their personality through artistic expression. With each purchase you do yourself as well as Mindelo’s youth development a huge favor. Since a joy shared is a joy doubled!

          CONTACT

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