Tours & Sightseeing in Ponta Delgada

Delve into the mythical mystery surrounding the Furnas Volcano and Lake on a full-day tour of the emblematic natural landmark from Ponta Delgada. Alongside an expert guide, travel deep into the countryside to discover Terra Nostra's thermal springs, the magnificent Santa Ira viewpoint and Furnas Lake. Visit the intriguing Furnas Village to see how locals cook stews in molten holes in the ground; visit a tea factory and gaze at verdant plantations; and enrich your knowledge of the legends and myths surrounding the Furnas region with your expert guide.

Get off the beaten track on this full-day small-group Jeep tour in Sao Miguel, Portugal. Select from three destinations to explore: Sete Cidades and Ferraria, Furnas and Nordeste. Whichever destination you choose to explore, you will be surrounded by the Azores' stunning scenery. Admire the coastal bluffs, rolling green hills and volcanic craters. Enjoy a pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Get the most out of your time in the beautiful Azores by going on a guided tour of Sao Miguel island. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads by having a driver to take you between sites in a comfortable vehicle. Conveniently, entrance fees are included so you won't have to wait in long visitor lines. Top sites include Sete Cidades, Viewpoint Carvao, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, and Lagoa do Canario.

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.

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.

Soak up striking views of a volcanic crater and its pair of colorful lakes on this half-day guided 4X4 tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada. This tour traverses the island to the village of Sete Cidades where you will marvel at otherworldly lake and mountainside views. Throughout the tour, relish plenty of picturesque vantage points and off the beaten path sights.

Discover the east side of Sao 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.

Discover the west side of Sao 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.

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.

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 Sao 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.

Explore the spectacular scenery of Sete Cidades by going on this half-day jeep tour. You won't have to plan any transport as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. A jeep tour will give you access to areas you couldn't reach alone, such as volcanic craters, lakes, and off-road viewpoints. Highlights include Empadadas Lake, Canario Lake, Carvao, Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades Lake, and Cerrado das Freiras.

We invite you to visit the most beautiful places of the island with us. With accompaniment of local guides who will show you all the charms of Sao Miguel Island. Wonderful views, local identity and traditions, tasty gastronomy, stories and legends as well as the hospitality of the people that will make your tour a unique experience.- View the magnificent view of the lakes from the top of an extinct volcano;- Try regional products by taking a break in the village next to lake;- Relax and enjoy the view inside a volcano crater;- Pass through flowered roads with hydrangeas, more abundant in the summer;- Finish your tour near the sea passing through several local parishes.

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.

We invite you to visit the most beautiful places of the island with us. With accompaniment of local guides who will show you all the charms of Sao Miguel Island. Wonderful views, local identity and traditions, tasty gastronomy, stories and legends as well as the hospitality of the people that will make your tour a unique experience."¢ Visit one of the two tea factory and the only plantation in Europe;"¢ Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls at Ribeira dos Caldeirões;"¢ See the magnificent views in the northeast part of the island of Sao Miguel;"¢ Original purity of the landscapes;"¢ Few gardens with different shades of green;"¢ Visit the part of the island that has an extinct volcano.

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.

Explore the nature and culture of Sao 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 Sao Miguel's loveliest. Lunch at the island's oldest settlement, Povoaçao village, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price.

WHAT TO EXPECT  - Typical Lunch of Regional Cuisine (Famous Cooked of furnas)- Watch the withdrawal in the volcanic soil the famous stew of Furnas- Proof of Regional Liqueurs and tea- Tea Plantation- Panoramic Views on the Furnas Lagoon- Know and Explore Beautiful Lookouts- Village and Northeast Village Center- Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park- Furnas (Lake, Hot Spring´s);- Pool's D. Beija or Terra Nostra Garden;- Pico do Ferro Viewpoint;- Sta Iria viewpoit.