Top things to do in Ponta Delgada, Azores

Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (40 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.63

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Lace up your hiking shoes and embark on a walking tour of Sanguinho on this 6-hour guided tour from Ponta Delgada. Walk the trail next to the Ribeira stream through the forest, admire the waterfall of Salto do Prego and take a dip in its crystal-clear pool before continuing to the historic village of Povoação. A picnic lunch is included.

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Tour of Zafira-São Miguel Experience | local guide & Scenic Views in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (36 reviews)
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From $ 64.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Discover the most iconic landscapes of São Miguel, Azores, with comfort and a true local touch. This small group tour combines stunning sights, history, culture, and tasting moments in a relaxed and conversational atmosphere. Along the way we share curiosities about the island’s volcanic origin and local traditions. Includes small tastes, snacks and water, and, if the weather allows, a light walk (optional). Conducted in a cart of 6 seats (up to 4 adults + 2 children), guarantees a quiet and personalized experience, away from large groups. The itinerary is adjusted to the weather conditions to offer the best views of Seven Cities, Lagoon of Fire and Furnas. Available in the West Lakes (with lunch), Solo Travellers (1h30 or 3h00), Express (1h30 or 3h00), Seven Cities & Fire Lagoon (5h30), Furnas Baths (with lunch) and Private (4 or 7 hours). The duration and prices vary depending on the option chosen. The authentic way to live the island.

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Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (33 reviews)
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From $ 55.85

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Embark on an unforgettable journey to one of the Azores' most iconic natural wonders. Witness the legendary spectacle of the crater's two distinct lakes – the vibrant green lake and the stunning blue lake. Marvel at the contrasting colours, a sight so captivating it inspired local legend. Experience the classic, awe-inspiring view from Vista do Rei, one of the most famous lookout points offering a direct, wide-angle view across both the blue and green lakes, capturing the true essence of Sete Cidades. Travel in comfort and style in our air-conditioned van, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic drive. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into the geology, history, and legends ensuring a rich and memorable experience. This tour is the perfect way to explore the heart of Sete Cidades, offering unique viewpoints and comfortable stops to truly appreciate the magic of this Azorean paradise.

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Guided Tours Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Full day in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (33 reviews)
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From $ 93.09

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

• Discover local towns and see stunning views over Lagoa do Fogo • Discover the imposing Salto do Cabrito waterfall • Visit Sete Cidades, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal

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Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (31 reviews)
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From $ 52.36

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Join your guide for this small-group, half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo. Explore the natural beauty around Lagoa do Fogo's tranquil shores and the blue hue of the natural reserve. Explore a 4WD trail to a fresh water waterfall. Witness evidence of volcano activity at Ribeira Grande, a small town in Caldeiras. Choose from an morning or afternoon departure time when you book with hotel pickup and drop off included. Visit the Caldeira Velha with its hot waterfall and natural pool for swimming.(optional)

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Full-Day Jeep Tour: Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (28 reviews)
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From $ 98.90

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Experience and enjoy the biggest lakes of the island in one full day, in a 4×4 adventure. After exploring several lakes around the area with an all-terrain ride travel, along the craters of Sete Cidades and margin head on to the exuberant nature in Lagoa do Fogo.

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Sete Cidades & Mosteiros: Private 4x4 Tour Half Day  in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (26 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 87.27

 

Aboard our comfortable and luxurious 4x4 Ford Raptor truck, we will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the Crater of Sete Cidades with maximum comfort and safety. There, you will have breathtaking views over the lagoons and dormant volcanoes (if the weather is good). Our guides will always be happy to answer your questions about the island and show you the most fantastic places, some of them, only accessible with all-terrain vehicles.  

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Seven Cities & Fire Lagoon: Full Day Tour with or without lunch in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (23 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 72.14

 

This is the best way to discover all the natural beauty of the western part of São Miguel, especially the Lagoa Azul & Verde on the Sete Cidades volcano. Full of stunning scenery, vibrant colors and feelings of tranquility, this itinerary takes you to the main tourist attractions from the Sete Cidades volcano to Lagoa do Fogo. Discover the region's typical cuisine with a buffet lunch when opting for the Tour with Lunch Included option. Visit one of the pineapple plantations and learn the story behind the commercial exploitation of this very popular fruit in the Azores. From dormant volcanoes to mythical lagoons, you will feel like you are part of an adventure film, where our 100% local guide will have personal attention for you, telling you facts and stories about the island's life and culture.

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Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (18 reviews)
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From $ 81.45

 

Discover the cultural and natural treasures of Ponta Delgada in a relaxed way. For your convenience, we offer easy pick up directly from the Cruise Port and City Center. Through old streets, lively squares, and sweeping Atlantic views, this route shows how the Azorean capital grew between faith and the power of nature. Along the way, you’ll discover the architecture, traditions, and local ways of life that make Ponta Delgada a meeting point between the past and the present. More than a tour, it’s an authentic way to feel the rhythm of the city and get to know its true character.

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Chasing Waterfalls in the Azores in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (18 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 93.09

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Experience São Miguel through one of its most powerful natural elements: water. This eco-friendly van tour combines scenic walks, lush valleys, and hidden waterfalls as we follow the island’s streams from the mountains to the sea. The day begins near the north coast with a gentle walk along a stream leading to a secluded waterfall and a beautiful black sand beach where fresh water meets the Atlantic Ocean. Next, a forest trail descends into a green canyon where two waterfalls appear along the same stream, including one where a path allows you to walk behind the falling water. After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to a hidden coastal valley where a waterfall cascades toward the ocean beside a remarkable sequence of historic stone watermills. The day finishes in the central highlands, where a walk through lush vegetation leads to one of São Miguel’s most impressive waterfalls near a historic hydroelectric system that has used the island’s streams for over a century.

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Lagoa do Fogo Walking Tour with Lunch from Ponta Delgada in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
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From $ 64.00

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Walking Tour Fogo Lake allows you to discover one of the best lakes in São Miguel Island. This tour starts at 9AM with pick up included at hotels in Ponta Delgada. Our next stop will be the lake surroundings, where the trail begins. It's included a picnic lunch and it's advised to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimsuit, towel, water and sun cream.

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Half Day Sete Cidades (West side of the Island) in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (13 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 52.36

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This tour starts by visiting the pineapple plantations 'Augusto Arrudo', near Ponta Delgada city, where you will see how the pineapple is produced inside of greenhouses. After the pineapple plantations, you will see the south coast of the island until we arrive to one of the most important viewpoints of this tour - Escalvado Viewpoint - where you will see the most recent eruption that São Miguel island had. After this, you will go to the Sete Cidades volcano and stop in the village itself inside of the crater, where you will see interesting spots. Then, you will go to one of the most iconic viewpoints of the island - Vista do Rei (king's view) - where you will see the striking two-colored lagoon (the blue and green parts)

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Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Sete Cidades Volcano in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 87.27

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Visit Sete Cidades Volcano where you will be driven in a 4x4 through the ridge of the crater heading to the inside, uncovering the secrets and legends of this geologic complex, with stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful and astonishing landscapes. Explore as well the north west part on the outside of the crater visiting Mosteiros a lava deltic formed from the erupçtion of Pico da Mafra, and Ferraria another lava deltic from the erupction of Pico das Camarinhas, two of the forty six erupctions that occurred around the Caldera od the volcano since its colapse at 36000 years ago.

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Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 64.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This tour allows you to see one of the highlights of São Miguel Island - the village of Furnas, known for its volcanic activity and hotsprings! On this tour we will stop in Santa Iria viewpoint, where you will have an amazing view over the ocean and the cliffs/mountains of the north part of the island. Then, we will stop at the local tea plantations that still produce tea to this day - the only factories in Europe still operating. On our way to Furnas we will stop at Pico do Ferro, an incredible view over Furnas lagoon and then we will stop at "Caldeiras das Furnas", where you will be able to see the volcanic activity at its peak. You will also have the opportunity to bathe and relax in the local thermal hot springs before returning back to the hotel.

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San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal pools) in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 93.09

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Relax in this thermal bath experience and notice curiosities about the furnaces. Get to know some tourist sights, experience the Volcano das Furnas with thermal baths included. Thermal bath start time may vary depending on availability. Please bring bathing suits and a bath towel. If you want a closet, there is an extra charge of 2€ on site and for hot water showers there is a fee of 1€, these extras are not included in the tour price. Please consult your healthcare provider before participating in the Thermal Baths. Enjoy the charm of the mythical furna village, discover curiosities about the furna volcano and its relations with the thermas, see the local culture, taste of gaseified waters and natural source green tea. Finish the tour with the magnificent bath of thermal waters at 39oC. Possibility to include dinner for additional price.

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Full-Day Jeep Tour: Sete Cidades and Ferraria in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada , Azores

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 93.09

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

After exploring several lakes around the area with an all-terrain ride travel, along the craters of Sete Cidades, visit the small parish and then continue your way to the sea shore to witness the secondary volcano wonders of hot sea water (lunch included).

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