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Panoramic view of São Tomé and Príncipe coastline and rainforest
São Tomé & Príncipe

Guided Tours in São Tomé and Príncipe

Small-group and private tours led by local guides. Rainforest treks, plantation history, coastal boat trips, and city walks, all designed around the islands as they actually are.

Culture

Culture Tours

City walks and coastal village tours led by local English-speaking guides.

The I Love STP sign in São Tomé city centre, a popular landmark on the walking tourCulture

São Tomé Walking Tour

Guided city walk led by local English-speaking university students

Duration
3 Hours
Group
Private, 1 to 15 people
Price
€40 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Coastal fishing village at Micolo, São ToméCulture

Half Day Micolo Tour

Coastal village life, seafood lunch, and a quiet beach at Praia dos Governadores

Duration
4 Hours
Group
Private, 1 to 15 people
Price
€80 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Historic plantation house surrounded by tropical gardens at Roça São João dos Angolares, São ToméFull Day

Lunch Tour to São João dos Angolares, São Tomé East Coast

Things to do on São Tomé's east coast, built around a long lunch at Roça São João dos Angolares.

Duration
6 hours
Group
Private, 2 to 6 people
Price
€140 for the first person (includes lunch), €40 for each additional person plus approximately €25-30 for lunch, payable directly to the restaurant on the day
Hiking

Hiking Tours

Rainforest treks, waterfall routes and highland crater walks into the interior.

Milagrosa Waterfall cascading through the rainforest interior of São ToméHiking

Milagrosa Waterfall Trek

A guided 5-hour inland hike to one of São Tomé's most striking waterfalls

Duration
5 Hours
Group
Private, 1 to 15 people
Price
€110 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Dense highland forest on the trail to Lagoa Amélia in central São ToméHiking

Lagoa Amélia Trek

A highland walk through crater forest, endemic plants and São Tomé's giant begonias

Duration
Full Day
Group
Private, 1 to 10 people
Price
€155 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Dirt trail climbing through lush tropical vegetation on the Vale do Rio hike in São ToméHiking

Vale do Rio Waterfall Hike

Discover one of São Tomé's hidden natural treasures

Duration
6 Hours
Group
Private, 1 to 15 people
Price
€135 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Aerial view of Pico Cão Grande volcanic needle rising above the southern São Tomé rainforestHiking

Pico Cão Grande Hike

One of the most iconic treks in São Tomé: primary rainforest, volcanic scenery and a landmark like no other

Duration
6 to 7 Hours
Group
Private, 1 to 15 people
Price
€160 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Full Day

Full Day Tours

Full-day 4x4 tours covering plantations, waterfalls, viewpoints and coast.

Waterfall with pool and wooden walkway in the central highlands of São ToméFull Day

Central São Tomé Tour

Coffee plantations, waterfalls and highland culture on a full-day tour into the interior

Duration
Full Day
Group
Private, 1 to 15 people
Price
€80 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Praia dos Tamarinhos on the north coast of São ToméFull Day

Northern São Tomé Tour

Cocoa history, fishing towns, Lagoa Azul and the Santa Catarina Tunnel in one full day

Duration
Full Day
Group
Private, 1 to 12 people
Price
€90 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Pico Cão Grande volcanic tower rising above the southern São Tomé rainforestFull Day

Southern São Tomé Tour

Plantation heritage, Boca do Inferno, Pico Cão Grande, and the island's south coast

Duration
Full Day
Group
Private, 1 to 10 people
Price
€90 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Historic plantation house surrounded by tropical gardens at Roça São João dos Angolares, São ToméFull Day

Lunch Tour to São João dos Angolares, São Tomé East Coast

Things to do on São Tomé's east coast, built around a long lunch at Roça São João dos Angolares.

Duration
6 hours
Group
Private, 2 to 6 people
Price
€140 for the first person (includes lunch), €40 for each additional person plus approximately €25-30 for lunch, payable directly to the restaurant on the day
Ocean

Ocean Tours

Boat trips on the Atlantic: dolphin watching, snorkelling and island stops.

Calm blue water off the coast of São Tomé on a clear dayOcean

Dolphin and Snorkelling Boat Tour

A full-day boat trip with dolphin watching, Blue Lagoon snorkelling and Cabras Island

Duration
7 Hours
Group
Private, 1 to 6 people
Price
€110 for 1 passenger, plus €30 per additional passenger
Boat Trips

Boat Trips

Pre-arranged boat crossings to Rolas Island at the Equator line.

Equator marker monument on Rolas IslandBoat Trips

Rolas Island Boat Trips

Pre-arranged boat transfers from Porto Alegre to the Equator island

Duration
Half Day or Full Day
Group
Private, 1 to 8 people
Price
From €35 for 1 passenger, plus €10 per additional passenger
Cruise

Cruise Tours

Private shore excursions for cruise passengers.

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