Sao Miguel

15 Best Sao Miguel Island Tours

The full-island days by van: west routes around Sete Cidades, east routes through Furnas and Nordeste’s cliff gardens, lunches included and two-day versions for the whole map. The island packs a continent’s scenery into fifty kilometers.

2.São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

Discover São Miguel’s east side with this full-day tour featuring stunning viewpoints, geothermal sights, a traditional cozedo meal, and expert guides.

★ 4.9

“I had such a great experience on this tour! Our guide, Hugo, was incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly, and offered to take photos at our stops (so I wouldn't just have selfies) - he took the best photos! He was very engaging and shared a wealth…”

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3.São Miguel Island: 2-Day Guided Island Tour with Meal Add-on

Discover São Miguel with this 2-day guided tour exploring volcanoes, lush landscapes, geothermal pools, and local food, offering authentic and scenic experiences.

★ 4.7

“Carlos was an amazing tour guide! Knowledgeable about the island and its history as well as engaging. Group was small and we were not overwhelmed or rushed during the entire 2 days. Saw all of the highlights and some local stops added in for our…”

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4.Ponta Delgada: Hidden Gems of São Miguel Full-Day Van Tour

Discover São Miguel’s hidden gems on this small-group, full-day tour with local guides. Enjoy scenic walks, stunning viewpoints, and authentic Azorean cuisine for $85.

★ 4.9

“We were visiting São Miguel for the first time by cruise ship and decided to head off on this hidden gems tour as a way to see the island. The tour steers clear of the usual touristy spots and instead whisked us to see some…”

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5.Terceira Island: Full Day Van Tour

Discover Terceira Island with a full-day guided van tour, featuring stunning views, natural pools, cheese tasting, and expert insights for an authentic Azorean experience.

★ 4.9

“I loved that Amelia was so knowledgeable about the history of the island and very friendly. She made us all very comfortable and encouraged our many questions. I would highly recommend this trip and hope you are lucky enough to have Amelia as your guide!”

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6.São Miguel Island: 2-Day Tour of Natural Wonders & Top Spots

Discover São Miguel's natural beauty on this 2-day guided tour, exploring volcanoes, waterfalls, tea plantations, and local cuisine with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“This tour has the best service and the best itinerary. The lady tourist guide always try her best to get to every attraction, and gives detailed explaination on their history and local culture. The itinerary covers more attractions than we expected. You won't be disappointed.”

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7.Terceira: Half-Day Island Tour with Cheese Tasting

Discover Terceira with this half-day tour highlighting scenic views, a fishing port visit, cheese tasting, and a walk around Lagoa das Patas.

★ 4.4

“We had a fantastic cycle around a beautiful area of the coast, finished off with a drink and cheese tasting. Can thoroughly recommend this to anyone wishing to see nature at its best!”

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10.From Horta: Guided Faial Island Tour

Discover Faial Island’s highlights in a 4-hour guided tour from Horta, including Caldeira, Capelinhos Volcano, and scenic viewpoints, perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.7

“Schöne Tour mit vielen historischen und biologischen Informationen. Treffpunkt war etwas missverständlich. Besser „vor Hotel“ angeben, statt Adresse hinter dem Hotel.”

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13.São Miguel Island: Full-Day Off-Road Island Tour

Explore São Miguel’s stunning landscapes on a full-day off-road tour in a Land Rover, visiting Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, and charming Ribeira Grande.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Carlos was amazing. He brought us to great places and worked around the weather conditions so we could maximize our tour! Huge thanks for a wonderful day!!!”

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14.Ponta Delgada: Full-Day Van Tour to Furnas Valley

Discover the Azores' stunning landscapes on a full-day tour featuring geothermal springs, a tea factory, and iconic volcanic sights—all with small-group comfort.

★ 4.8

“Philip was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable and really made the experience unforgettable. He took us to see the hot springs, guided us through the cozido dish process (we even got to watch it being taken out of the ground!), and shared so much…”

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