São Tomé and Príncipe · Beyond the postcards

Discover the real São Tomé and Príncipe

Authentic, private and personalised experiences led by local guides: rainforest, volcanic peaks, wild beaches, cocoa plantations and the everyday life of our communities.

Your personal guide

We do not limit ourselves to guiding visitors: we create historical experiences, meaningful connections and lifelong memories and friendships that last beyond the trip.

  • Tours

    Unforgettable São Tomé and Príncipe: we design journeys that create genuine connections with nature, culture and people.

  • Our mission

    More than showing you the islands, we help you live São Tomé and Príncipe in an authentic, meaningful and unforgettable way.

  • Founder

    Founded by Gervaciley Júnior, a licensed tourism professional with a degree in Tourism, driven by a deep love for these extraordinary islands and the wish to share their beauty, culture and heritage with travellers from all over the world.

Discover: The Regions

Four distinct zones, each with its own character: the colonial city, the wild north coast, the primary forest of the interior and the remote south where turtles nest and plantations stand silent.

Discover: Wildlife & Nature

Our endemic species.

Birdwatching Birdwatching
Sea turtles Sea turtles
Whale watching Whale watching
Endemic reptiles Endemic reptiles

What to do in São Tomé and Príncipe

Tourism in São Tomé and Príncipe goes beyond choosing where to eat, sleep or hire a guide: there is a huge variety of cultural, historical and nature experiences.

Visit the historic plantations

Explore the colonial past and the architecture of the old cocoa and coffee estates, such as Roça Agostinho Neto, Roça Monte Café and the historic Roça São João dos Angolares.

Chocolate & cocoa routes

Follow the process from bean to bar and taste chocolate of excellence at local factories and plantations.

Explore nature & waterfalls

Hike in Obô Natural Park, see the iconic Pico Cão Grande and cool off at the São Nicolau waterfall or Boca do Inferno.

Discover beaches & islets

Relax on paradise, almost untouched beaches such as Praia Piscina, Lagoa Azul and Praia Jalé, and cross by boat to Ilhéu das Rolas to stand on the Equator.

Cultural & historical city visits

Explore the São Sebastião fortress and National Museum, the CACAU Cultural Hub, Independence Square and the lively local markets.

Guided 4x4 tours & gastronomic route

Join tours organised by local agencies, combining history, fresh seafood and viewpoints along the way.

Our team

Unforgettable Tours São Tomé and Príncipe does not limit itself to guiding visitors: we create historical experiences, meaningful connections, memories and friendships for life.

Gervaciley Júnior

Gervaciley Júnior

Founder & lead guide

Licensed tourism professional, born and raised in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking with us.

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What our guests say

4,8 35 reviews
“Foi muito boa. O roteiro foi sempre adaptado à minha preferência e o guia é muito educado e dedicado.”
JJaneth SardinhaGoogle
“Espetacular, inesquecível e o guia GJ foi profissionalíssimo, muito simpático e esteve sempre disponível para nos mostrar a riqueza das ilhas, S. Tomé e Príncipe.”
CConceição FerreiraGoogle
“GJ, muito obrigado pela experiência tão especial. O teu profissionalismo, dedicação e genuína simpatia fizeram toda a diferença, tornando o dia verdadeiramente memorável.”
VVitor AlvesGoogle
“Experiência inesquecível em São Tomé. O Gervaciley foi um guia excecional: simpático, atencioso, profissional e sempre disponível. Mostrou-nos a ilha com enorme paixão e autenticidade.”
MMaria BarrosGoogle
“Foi uma experiência muito boa. Mais do que locais, o guia proporciona a oportunidade de conexão com a história do país. O guia é um jovem com uma positividade contagiante.”
HHailton SequeiraGoogle
“Les guides sont très pros et passionnés par leur travail et surtout l’amour de leur pays qu’ils véhiculent avec tant d’enthousiasme.”
CCarine GizaGoogle
“Had a great time exploring the island with them. The tour guide was so patient with me and my friends.”
AAma Konama AgyapongGoogle
“It was easy to arrange excursions and book with him what I wanted and explore the whole of Sao Tome.”
MMartina SerdarGoogle
“Great Tour Guide, speaking very good and clear English and even German!”
NNi LyGoogle
“I had a fabulous day with Gervaciley guiding me on a one day hike in the interior of Sao Tome. We had very interesting conversation about the island, its history and the environment we were walking in.”
CCelia BryanGoogle
“A great day exploring the Southern route in São Tomé. Our guide went out of his way time after time to ensure a unique experience with lots of fun, learning and culture.”
EEric SchindlerGoogle
“Junior was our guide for a full day tour to the North. He speaks excellent English and his knowledge of Sao Tomé is excellent too, he provided interesting info in a great way.”
HHenrik ZackrissonGoogle
“We spent a full day with GJ and had a great experience. His English is fluent, and he shared lots of interesting historical background as well as insights into everyday life in São Tomé.”
ZZoltan TajtiGoogle
“What an amazing experience! The trek to N'golar Waterfall was one of the highlights of my trip to São Tomé.”
AAnna NordströmGoogle
“Awesome Sao Tomé Tour with GJ! He is so kind and human! 5 stars experience with a guide like Junior! I absolutely recommend him.”
AAbbévi Elie ABBEYGoogle
“Incredible tour by the very knowledgeable and passionate GJ! He speaks great English and really made our tour so special and so glad to have him as our guide! Highly recommended!”
MMax RoperGoogle
“Gervaciley is an incredible guide — his passion and love for São Tomé was inspiring and his knowledge of the island is impressive. His English is pristine. His guiding made our experience unforgettable.”
BBrooke BallengeeGoogle
“By the time we left, we consider Junior a friend. His passion for STP is infectious - he truly loves his country and sharing his unique knowledge with his customers.”
MMichael RodelGoogle

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