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.

1.São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

Discover São Miguel’s highlights on a full-day tour exploring crater lakes, waterfalls, scenic cliffs, and charming towns, with lunch included for great value.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“In one word, “brilliant” João was an amazing guide who not only has a real passion and knowledge for the Azores, but was exceptionally good to ensure all of the trip member’s were engaged and listened to. The day went fast but never rushed, the…”

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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

“Our trip around the east side of Sao Miguel with Joao was awesome!! He was very knowledgeable and so much fun!! He brought a certain enthusiasm to all the activities. We had such a good time, we would recommend this day trip without hesitation!! Thanks…”

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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

“Pedro was an amazing guide. He was kind and knowledgeable about the area and answered all of our questions. We were very lucky to have him show us his home island. Much appreciation to Pedro in the new year!”

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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

“Had a great time on this trip, saw so many beautiful places that I’d never have seen otherwise, all off the beaten track. My tour guide was such a great guy, he was from the Island so knew so much and all the great hidden…”

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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 enjoyed the interactions with the group and the guide. It rained most of the day, but I learned a lot, and had a good time.”

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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

“Andrea our guide was great we had her both days very informative great sense of humour and made it all very comfortable and relaxed. unfortunately the weather didn't play ball and we didn't get to see a couple of the viewpoints it's was just one…”

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8.Ponta Delgada: 2-Day Tour, East & West Island Highlights

Discover São Miguel’s highlights on this 2-day guided tour, exploring volcanic landscapes, lush plantations, hot springs, and stunning lakes with local storytellers.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very accommodating and professional, and the trip was good overall. To improve on is, for the guide to let tourists know when bathroom breaks, and to give us more time at certain landmarks for picture taking (surfers capital)”

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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

“Awesome tour with Artur as our guide. He was very informative and the off-roading portion was a lot of fun. The weather wasn't being nice in the morning so the photos didn't come out very nice but that didn't take away from the overall tour.…”

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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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