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

“We had an awesome day with Daniel! He was punctual, friendly, polite and friendly. We really liked that he gave us lots of time to enjoy each sight, we didn’t feel rushed. Excellent tour from start to finish!”

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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

“I will remember this excursion for the rest of my life. Beautiful views. The guide Joao is a very positive and intelligent person, it was interesting and pleasant to listen to him.”

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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 the best time with João as our guide. He’s super nice and knowledgeable. He really took care of everyone and made the day special. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect today, we still got to see a rainbow and enjoy some beautiful scenery. Highly…”

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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

“An excellent trip round the natural splendours of the island. Entertaining guide with a small group made it even better. A cheese tasting to finish was a nice way to finish the day.”

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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

“Excellent tour! Guides very friendly, everything went fluent during that 2 days. Very good choice for people who don’t wanna rent car but wanna do sightseeing around the island.”

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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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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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