Guided São Tomé tours and island experiences crafted by locals.
Discover São Tomé & Príncipe Tours and Island Adventures
Explore São Tomé & Príncipe with locally guided tours that take you from pristine beaches to volcanic peaks, cocoa plantations, and rainforest trails. Whether you’re chasing adventure, wildlife, or authentic island culture, our São Tomé tours reveal the heart of these twin islands full of rich history, tropical beauty, and warm hospitality.
Why Choose The Chocolate Islands Sao Tome Tours
Unlike most tour operators in Sao Tome, we don’t just work here—we live here. We drive these roads every day, know which beaches are perfect at sunrise, and can tell you where the locals actually eat. Our guides aren’t reading from scripts; they’re sharing their home.
When you book with us, you’re getting insider knowledge that only comes from years on the island. We know when the waterfalls are at their best, which plantation tours offer authentic experiences, and how to avoid the tourist traps. More importantly, we know the people—the communities we partner with, the families who run the cocoa farms, the fishermen who’ll take you offshore.
This is our island. Let us show you the Sao Tome we love—not the one from a guidebook.
We Show Sao Tome As It Is
Our Sao Tome tours don’t stage experiences—we show you the real island, unfiltered and authentic. Every tour we run supports local people. Our guides live here. Our partners are island-owned businesses. Your money stays in the community.
We believe sustainable tourism empowers, not exploits. Small groups, respectful interactions, and investments in Sao Tome and Principe’s future. This is responsible travel done right.
São Tomé and Príncipe Tours
Nature & Wildlife Tours
Discover São Tomé’s incredible biodiversity with whale watching, turtle conservation, and bird watching tours through rainforests and coastal habitats.
Cultural & Heritage Tours
Experience authentic São Toméan culture through plantation visits, colonial architecture tours, and traditional village experiences showcasing local chocolate and coffee production.
Beach & Water Tours
Explore pristine beaches, snorkeling adventures, and island-hopping excursions to discover São Tomé and Príncipe’s stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters.
Best Tours in São Tomé and Príncipe
Our São Tomé and Príncipe tours connect you directly with island life—real communities, local guides, and authentic experiences beyond the typical tourist trail. From whale watching and turtle conservation to exploring historic cocoa plantations and hidden beaches, every tour supports local families and island-owned businesses. We dont only know the headline facts, we know the story, what made the island what it is, want to know about the connection with Einstein and the islands? We know.
Book your São Tomé tour with guides who call these islands home. Whether you’re tracking humpback whales, discovering endemic bird species in rainforest reserves, or learning chocolate production from plantation workers, your tour investment stays in the community. Browse our featured tours below and experience the Chocolate Islands authentically.
South Island Discovery
Discover Boca do Inferno, Pico Cão Grande, cascading waterfalls, and untouched beaches on this full-day southern tour with local guide and traditional lunch.
Ilhéu das Rolas Equator Tour
Visit the Equator line at 0° latitude on Rolas Island, explore mangrove forests by traditional canoe, discover colonial lighthouse views, and enjoy pristine São Tomé beaches with professional guide and lunch included.
São Tomé North Coast Day Tour
8-hour circuit: Amilcar Cabral cocoa plantation, Fernão Dias, Roça Agostinho Neto, Praia dos Tamarinhos, Lagoa Azul, Neves fishing village, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Roça Diogo Vaz, Santa Catarina tunnel.
Lunch at Restaurante Santola included (drinks/dessert extra). .
Central São Tomé Day Tour
7-hour city & highlands highlights: National Museum, cathedral, market, Monte Café, São Nicolau waterfall, botanical garden, chocolate factory. Licensed guide, A/C vehicle, full insurance.
São Tomé Whale Watching
Live a real moment in contact with nature. On this boat trip in the south of the island you can see playful dolphins, and from July to October, migrating humpback whales. An ideal tour for nature lovers who want the wilder side of the country.
Lagoa Amélia hike in São Tomé
From Roça Bombaim, walk through Obô Natural Park’s rainforest and cloud forest to Lagoa Amélia, an extinct volcanic crater with misty high-altitude vegetation, streams, endemic birds and possible Mona monkeys. Round trip is 3 to 4 hours, moderate to difficult if wet.
City Walking Tour
Walk the historic centre with a local guide, visiting the cathedral, the market, and the National Museum, with time for photos and everyday city life. Discover hidden spots with a Portuguese or English speaking guide.
Sao Tome After Dark
4-hour evening tour of authentic local bars, family restaurants, and live music venues where São Toméans actually spend their nights. Local guide and transport included. Small groups (max 6). Thu-Sat departures, 7pm-11pm. Tour can extend later if the group wants to continue.
What time do tours start?
Most day tours depart São Tomé city at 08:00–08:30 and run 7–8 hours.
What’s included?
A/C 4×4 vehicle, licensed guide, full insurance, and technical assistance. Lunch is included; drinks and desserts are extra.
How much do tours cost?
From €70–€100 per person depending on route (Central €70, North €80, Ilhéu das Rolas/Equator €100).
Can I pay by card?
Yes. We email an invoice for the total so you can pay by card online. Or pay cash on the day after a 10% deposit. Card payment on the day is not available in São Tomé.
About our São Tomé tours
Explore São Tomé day tours and private tours: North Coast circuit, Central Highlands coffee & waterfalls, Ilhéu das Rolas Equator tour, plus seasonal turtle and whale watching. Small groups with licensed guides, A/C 4×4, full insurance, lunch included (drinks extra).
