Cape Verde · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Experiences in Cape Verde to Build a Day Around

26 tours  ·  from $65

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch - Murdeira and Lion Mountain set the scene
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Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

1.Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 414 reviews · 6 hours · from $69Our pick

Join Bu Country Tours for a 6 to 7 hour small-group tour of Sal with hotel pickup, a local lunch, and stops in Murdeira, Palmeira, Buracona, Espargos, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. Guides such as Alejandro and Miguel explain Cape Verdean life along the way. Bring water shoes for the sharks and salt pans.

“I loved it all. I loved the views on the way, the dogs in Palmeira, the dramatic look of Buracona, the colors in Espargos and floating in the salty water. I was a bit nervous around the sharks but now I can say that a shark headbutted me on a leg. Our guide Alejandro was very sweet and caring, and the driver also seemed very nice. The food was good and fresh.”

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All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included) - Murdeira gives you a coastal pause
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All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

2.All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $81

Spend about seven hours touring Sal with local guides such as Danilson, John, Hamilton, or Cula. Visit Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Espargos, Palmeira, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Terra Boa, lemon shark country, and Pedra de Lume’s salt pans. Hotel or port pickup, transport, entrance fees, and a meal are included, though lunch details should be confirmed when booking.

“We visited the most important places, Bernardo (our guide) gave us good information about the island. He was very helpfull and nice.”

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Sal island: Secrets of a Native Guide Day trip with Lunch - Santa Maria: from salt works to Sal’s main resort
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Sal island: Secrets of a Native Guide Day trip with Lunch

3.Secrets of a Native Guide Day trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $65Best value

Spend seven hours crossing Sal with a local guide such as Kiki, Chan, Jackson, Kristian, or Toni. Visit Santa Maria, Buracona’s Blue Eye, Palmeira, Shark Bay, and Pedra de Lume. Swim in a natural pool and salt lake, enjoy lunch with local options, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Wonderfull experience! All highlights in a day. We went to beautifull places. The guide Chan was so very kind and told us a lot about the Island. Very good value for money. Thank you Chan for a wonderfull day!”

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Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch - Monte Leão and Murdeira’s central position
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Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch

4.Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 117 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Spend eight hours touring Sal with a local guide, stopping at Ponta Preta, Espargos, Buracona, Terra Boa, Baia de Parda, and Pedra de Lume. You’ll see volcanic coast, a desert mirage, lemon sharks, and the Blue Eye cave, then float in salt-pan water. Group tours include lunch, entry fees, transport, and hotel transfers.

“Deze tour zou ik echt iedereen willen aanraden die naar Sal gaat. Je kijkt je ogen uit, vanaf het moment dat je opgehaald wordt totdat je weer terug bij je ophaalpunt bent. Complimenten aan onze tour guide Antonio D. want hij wist op alle vragen antwoord te geven en maakte zelfs grapjes als: kom we gaan nú zwemmen (bij Miragem/Fata Morgana). En dat in 4 verschillende talen! 👌🏼”

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Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals - The first hour among streams and mountain homes
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Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

5.Serra Malagueta: Principal Valley Hike & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $111

Spend seven hours crossing Serra Malagueta National Park on a moderate 4.5-kilometer downhill hike. You’ll pass streams, farms, mango, banana, and sugar cane plantations, then eat with a local family in Mato Dento. Guides may include Peter, Elton, or Katia, with English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish available.

“La guía Katia no explicó casi nada durante la excursión sobre el país, sus costumbres, sus fiestas locales, sus pueblos...la verdad, muy decepcionante. Se pasó toda la excursión hablando con el conductor, una mala experiencia sinceramente. La excursión muy cara para tener este pésimo servicio. Me gustó mucho la ruta de senderismo y la comida en la casa. No recomiendo esta excursión con vosotros, es mejor alquilarse un coche o buscar otra opción más profesional.”

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From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals - A simple refreshment stop along the trail
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From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals

6.Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

From Tarrafal, hike downhill through Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Principal Valley with a multilingual guide such as Alex, Ivana, or Luís. Learn about local plants, history, and daily life, then share a home-cooked meal with a local family. Expect slippery sections, mountain scenery, and a scenic return drive.

“Luìs est un super guide !! Il nous a permis d'en apprendre beaucoup sur l'histoire de son magnifique pays et particulièrement de Santiago. Grâce à lui nous avons pu faire la rencontre d'habitants très chaleureux et généreux. La randonnée est incroyable. Et le petit plus de Luìs au-delà de sa gentillesse et son authenticité est son niveau de français ! Mille mercis Luìs !”

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Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch - Walking among Santiago’s native plants
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Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch

7.Serra Malagueta Natural Park: Hike to Gongon Valley & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $106

Leave Praia by hotel pickup and start hiking Serra Malagueta at about 1,000 meters. Guide José or another multilingual guide leads you through endemic plants, mountain villages, Gongon Valley, and Hortelã Valley. Expect roughly 12.5 kilometers, four to five hours of walking, a local lunch, and a steep descent that calls for sturdy shoes and water.

“We had a wonderful and wonderful time with Cati, thank you for everything, it was unforgettable.”

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From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals - Walking through Serra Malagueta’s protected highlands
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From Tarrafal: Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals

8.Verdant Valley Hike & Lunch With Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

From Tarrafal, you’ll drive 20 minutes to Serra Malagueta for a mostly downhill mountain hike with a local guide such as Ely. Expect native plants, birdlife, rural villages, and a home-cooked lunch in Principal Valley. Transport, guide, drinks, and hotel pickup are included. Allow 2 euros for the park entrance fee.

“Excellente journée avec un guide passionné et passionnant !”

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Boavista: 4x4 Island Tour, Santa Monica, Dune, Caves & Lunch - Santa Monica beach gives the morning a proper start
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Boavista: 4×4 Island Tour, Santa Monica, Dune, Caves & Lunch

9.4×4 Island Tour, Santa Monica, Dune, Caves & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $135Top rated

Spend seven hours exploring Boa Vista by 4x4 with a guide such as Anna, Arthur, or Julie. Swim at Santa Monica, visit Povoação Velha, see Varandinha’s caves, sandboard at Morro de Areia, eat lunch locally, and finish at the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and lunch are included.

“Es war wundervoll! Boa Vista hat mit Abstand die schönsten Strände von Cap Verde.Wir hatten hinten auf dem Pick up eine grandiose Aussicht über die Landschaft. Den Kindern hat vor allem das Sandboarding und der Santa Monica Strand am besten gefallen. Es ist ein Stück Paradies! Vielen vielen Dank für den tollen Tag!”

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Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included - Coffee first, then a plan for the day
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Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included

10.Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $118

Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing Santo Antão’s finest sights, from Cova Crater and Delgadinho ridge to Ponta do Sol and Paul Valley. Your guide plans the day around the group, with coffee, tea, local lunch, water, and a short walk included. Guide Natcha has earned special praise for patience and island knowledge when assigned.

“Natcha was the best guide for this amazing day trip and hike for me and my mum. He was patient and friendly and tolt us a lot about the island. Great overall experience! Would love to come again!”

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Full Day Postcards of Sal Tour with Kite Beach and Lunch - Kite Beach and Murdeira Bay show two sides of the coast
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Full Day Postcards of Sal Tour with Kite Beach and Lunch

11.Full Day Postcards of Sal Tour with Kite Beach and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours crossing Sal with a local guide such as Javier, Toni, or Maria. Visit Kite Beach, Murdeira Bay, Palmeira, Buracona, Terra Boa, Espargos, and Pedra de Lume, where you can float in salt water. The day includes transport, entry fees, a three-course lunch, and a final drink.

“Our guide Javier was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the places we visited.”

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Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake - Buracona and the Blue Eye optical effect
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Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake

12.Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $135

Spend about eight hours touring Sal from Santa Maria, with hotel pickup, local guides such as Ramiro, Filipa, and Heber, and stops in Espargos, Buracona, Palmeira, Pedra de Lume, and Viveiro. You will float in a salt lake, see the Blue Eye, enjoy lunch, and travel in an air-conditioned minibus.

“This trip was amazing, we booked it through TUI as we were staying at the RIU palace.”

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Boa Vista: Lobster Lunch at Santa Monica Beach - From fishermen’s shelter to beach restaurant
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Boa Vista: Lobster Lunch at Santa Monica Beach

13.Lobster Lunch at Santa Monica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

You’ll be collected from your Boa Vista hotel around midday and taken to Boca Beach Club at Santa Monica Beach. Evandro may host or collect you, with English, French, Italian, and Portuguese available. Eat charcoal-grilled lobster or locally called langoustine, then swim, sunbathe, snorkel, or walk the 12-kilometer beach before returning around 5 pm.

“The lobster was cooked to perfection and the whole trip was excellent. The cocktail range was lovely but the view was spectacular. The restaurant was really busy when we were there.”

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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals - Reading Praia Through Plateau
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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

14.Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $88

Start with hotel pickup, then visit Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse, Praia’s Plateau, Municipal Market, and Sucupira Market with a local guide. Hear about Cape Verdean history, see colonial buildings and street art, and finish with lunch featuring fish or meat, rice, vegetables, and water. Choose a shared or private outing in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Wir wurden vom Führer zunächst durch Praia geführt. Es wurden viele Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt. Danach ging es auf den Markt, danach zu einem privaten Kochevent in den Bergen. Das anschließende gemeinsame Essen mit den Gastgebern hat uns sehr gefallen.”

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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals - Reading Praia Through Plateau
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Praia: Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

15.Guided Historic Walking Tour & Lunch with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $88

Start with pickup in Praia, then visit Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse before walking through Plateau, City Hall, the Presidential Palace area, local markets, Sucupira Market, and the Diogo Gomes Monument. Guide Maria may lead you through the city’s past and daily life, with a local lunch and sea views included. The tour lasts about three hours.

“Leuke onderdelen zoals vuurtoren en Amircal Cabral monument. Verder nieuwe dingen over “normal life” gehoord. Lokaal eten: lekker en bijzonder”

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