Top Ponta Delgada Tours & Sightseeing

São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch

• 37 Reviews
• Discover the west side of São Miguel island with ease on a full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves, this tour covers Lake Fogo, Caldeira Velha, the town of Ribeira Grande, and Setes Cidades, home to the vivid Lago Azul and Lago Verde. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.
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São Miguel East Full Day Tour with Furnas Including Lunch

• 42 Reviews
• Discover the east side of São Miguel island, home to volcanic landscapes and geothermal wonders, on a 9-hour day trip from Ponta Delgada. Admire panoramic views from Nossa Senhora da Paz, a secluded mountain church, visit Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas) and observe volcanic springs and gas vents. Enjoy a relaxing bath in the thermal pools of Furnas (optional, not included). Plus, you’ll eat a ‘cozido’ lunch cooked in geothermal grounds, visit the beautiful waterfall of Ribeira dos Caldeirões, and take a tour of a tea factory.
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Best of Ponta Delgada Walking Tour with Botanical Garden

• Discover the very best Ponta Delgada has to offer on a 3,5 hours small group guided walking tour. Meet the most famous and iconic monuments of Ponta Delgada center, visit the most beautiful botanical garden in town and discover some of the finest works of art in all of the Azores. This tour is the perfect introduction to the Azorean culture and history, a must-do during one of your afternoons in Ponta Delgada.
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Sete Cidades Half-Day Tour

• 21 Reviews
• See the massive volcanic crater of Sete Cidades on a half-day tour with an informative guide. Cast your eyes over the sweeping landscape punctuated by the blue and green Empadadas and Canario lakes. You’re treated to multiple viewpoints overlooking the crater and south coast of the island. Enjoy morning tea and snacks with pick-up and drop-off included from your Ponta Delgada hotel or the cruise port.
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Sete Cidades UTV Full Day Small-Group Tour with Lunch

• Sete Cidades is an area of incredible natural beauty. This guided UTV small-group tour will help you gain access to rural sites that would be hard to reach alone, without a guide to navigate, and an off-road vehicle. Tour highlights included Ferraraia thermal pool, Empadadas Lakes, Canário Lake, Silence Bay, Santiago Lake, and much more. You won’t have to worry about where to eat, as a traditional lunch is provided. 
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Azores Canyoning and Thermal Baths Tour

• 4 Reviews
• Home to mighty cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, the Azores is an outdoor adventure-lover’s dream destination. On this exciting tour, canyon through waterfalls, jump into crystal-clear pools, abseil down ropes, and enjoy a soak in local hot springs. With all safety equipment plus round-trip travel from your Ponta Delgada accommodation included, you’re free to soak up the scenery and enjoy wet and wild adventure.
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Ponta Delgada Walking Tour

• 9 Reviews
• Visit the Azores’ historic capital city on this affordable, half-day tour of Ponta Delgada. With a local guide leading the way, explore the city’s cobblestone streets. See the famous market, Mercado da Graça and learn about São Miguel’s natural history at a monastery-turned-museum. Catch panoramic views from the Church of the Mother of God and check out the 6-acre (2.5-hectare) Antonio Borges botanic garden—all in one outing.
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Full-day Terceira Island Highlights Tour from Angra do Heroísmo

• 16 Reviews
• With just one day to explore Terceira Island, a guided tour ensures that you check off all the highlights. On this full-day tour, visit the Lagoa das Patas national park, Algar do Carvão volcano, and the Furnas do Enxofre; admire views of Monte Brasil, Serra do Cume, and the Biscoitos pools; then visit Praia da Vitória and enjoy a typical Azorean lunch.
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Azores 3 in 1- Walking Tour with Lunch and Termal Bath

• 1 Review
• Explore the beautiful natural scenery of the Azores on this full-day walking tour. Take the trail to the lost city of Sanguinho and Salto de Prego waterfall where you can take a dip in the clear waters if you’d like. After a hard-earned lunch, head to Poca da Beija and enjoy a relaxing thermal bath in the hot waters before heading back to Ponta Delgada.
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Full-Day Azores and Sete Cidades Lake ATV Tour

• 1 Review
• Explore the natural wonders of the Azores islands on a full-day ATV adventure from Ponta Delgada and venture off-road around the Setes Cidades crater lake. Enjoy stunning views of Empadadas Lakes, Canário Lake, and Silence Bay; take a swim in the Ferraria thermal pool; and tuck into a delicious Azorean lunch.
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Full-Day Sete Cidades UTV Adventure from Ponta Delgada

• 3 Reviews
• The glittering lakes of Sete Cidades are among the most impressive natural sights of the Azores Islands, but the best views can’t be reached by car. Venture off-road on this full-day UTV adventure from Ponta Delgada; admire spectacular views of Pico do Carvão, Empanadas Lakes, and Silence Bay; tuck into a typical Azorean lunch; and stop off at the Ferraria hot springs.
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Full-Day Nordeste and Povoação Tour from Ponta Delgada

• Explore the northern coast of São Miguel island on this full-day tour of Nordeste from Ponta Delgada. Stop to admire the views from Ponta da Madrugada, Tronqueira, and Arnel Lighthouse; visit Povoação, the island’s first capital; and tour a traditional ceramic factory in Nordeste.
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Sete Cidades Half-Day from Ponta Delgada

• 7 Reviews
• Explore the volcanic region of Sao Miguel Island on this half-day tour. Visit a pineapple plantation in Arruda and learn about how the fruit grows in this unique climate. Drive straight to the center of the crater to explore the Sete Cidades Parish and check out the various viewpoints to admire the stunning panoramic views of the island.
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Among Whales and Volcanoes Full Day Tour Including Lunch

• 4 Reviews
• Combine a whale-watching trip with a visit to an active volcano during this 8-hour tour of the Azores from Ponta Delgada. Travel up the coastline to Cadeira Velha and Lagoa do Fogo, looking for marine wildlife. Visit an active volcano to learn about its history and current form. Buffet lunch included.
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Sete Cidades Quad Bike Half Day Tour

• 1 Review
• Cruise through a volcanic crater on a rugged quad bike with this thrilling guided tour. After a brief overview of operating the bike, follow your guide down a combination of asphalt and dirt roads. Enjoy views of Santiago Lake, Empanadas Lakes, and more as you ride. No previous experience is necessary to participate.
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Furnas by Night - Mystic Dona Beija Thermal Bath with Dinner

• 2 Reviews
• Take advantage of São Miguel Island’s volcanic origins on this romantic, evening tour. Meet your driver at your Ponta Delgada hotel, and travel to the scenic Furnas Volcano, located on the eastern edge of the island. Explore the scenery up close, admire Furnas Lake, and then enjoy a traditional dinner of cozido, an Azorean dish cooked using volcanic heat. Then, transfer to Poça da Dona Beija, where you’ll go for a relaxing nighttime bath in the area’s thermal springs.
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2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus from Ponta Delgada

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• Spend two consecutive days exploring the otherworldly volcanic landscapes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo on a hop-on hop-off tour from Ponta Delgada. Relish the freedom to disembark the bus whenever an attraction captures your attention, stopping to visit highlights such as the warm waterfall of Caldeira Velha, the volcanic town of Ribeira Grande, the lookout point of Vista do Rei, and the spectacular Lagoa do Fogo lake. Buses depart every 60 minutes between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
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Full-Day Sete Cidades and Fogo Lake Tour from Ponta Delgada

• 1 Review
• The startlingly beautiful landscapes of Fogo Lake and Sete Cidades are among the most photographed in the Azores Islands and this full-day tour of São Miguel Island visits both. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Canário Lake, Empadadas Lakes, and Santiago Lake; tuck into a typical Azorean lunch; and visit the pineapple plantations of Quinta das Três Cruzes.
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Nordeste Full Day Tour from Ponta Delgada

• 2 Reviews
• Explore the nature and culture of São Miguel on this all-day guided tour. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group to experience the waterfalls at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, the spectacular views at Vista dos Barcos, and the village of Nordeste, considered by many São Miguel’s loveliest. Lunch at the island’s oldest settlement, Povoação village, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price.
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Sete Cidades Quad Bike Half Day Tour from Ponta Delgada

• Go on a thrilling quad bike adventure from Ponta Delgada with stunning views over the Sete Cidades valley and the twin lakes. Get your adrenaline-pumping on this half-day, small-group tour designed for all age groups and experience levels. Enjoy the security of knowing that a guide, helmet, insurance and gasoline are all included in this exciting excursion.
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Private Half-Day Tour: Lagoa do Fogo with Liquor Tasting

• 7 Reviews
• Fitting all your activities into your vacation can be hard, but this private Lagoa do Fogo tour is easy to squeeze into your schedule with a short duration time and two different start times offered. You’ll get to explore Lagoa do Fogo and the Caldeira Velha nature reserve with a guide who knows the quickest ways around to see the most in the least amount of time. Plus, you’ll end the day with a relaxing liquor tasting.
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Sete Cidades ATV Full Day Small-Group Tour with Lunch

• Witness the unparalleled beauty of Sao Miguel island by going on a full-day ATV tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as a guide will accompany you, and you’ll be traveling in a small group. See many of the island’s most beautiful sites in a day, such as Pico do Carvao, Empadadas Lakes, Canario Lake, Muro das Nove Janelas, Santiago Lake, and Sete Cidades. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you won’t have to search for a restaurant, as a delicious lunch is included.
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Furnas Hot Springs Half-Day Tour

• 5 Reviews
• Spend time admiring the natural outdoor beauty of Furnas on this Hot Springs half-day tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost on unmarked countryside roads, as round-trip transport is included, and your guide will navigate. Save time waiting in visitor lines, as admission tickets are provided. Get access to the Furnas Lagoon, Terra Nostra Botanic Gardens, the fumaroles, and much more.
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Sete Cidades Hop-on Hop-off Tour from Ponta Delgada

• Admire Sao Miguel’s natural beauty on a hop-on hop-off bus tour from Ponta Delgada. Absorb the mountain landscapes as you head to the Sete Cidades (Seven Cities lagoons) and back. Hop on and off at four stops on the 110-minute loop to follow walking trails and see attractions like the Lagoa do Canario (Canary Lake). Or stay aboard to experience the scenery, including the Sete Cidades lakes, from the Vista do Rei viewpoint.
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