Azores day tours & activities
Discover São Miguel with day tours to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas and other island highlights, plus whale watching, food tours and outdoor activities.
Plan your sightseeing
São Miguel works especially well for travelers who want to combine major volcanic landscapes with marine wildlife, outdoor activities and local food experiences. Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas can fill a sightseeing day, while whale watching, hiking, canyoning and coastal activities work well as more focused experiences.
Use the live inventory below to compare duration, traveler feedback, starting points and what is included. Because similarly named tours can follow different routes, check the exact itinerary and meeting or pickup arrangements before booking.
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Discover the best of western São Miguel on a Small-group experience with a maximum of 8 guests per vehicle. The tour combines volcanic landscapes,…
On this tour you will be the driver of an quad / ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel and…
This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun. This tour will take you to the highest points that surround…
The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Sete Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline…
Visit one on the seven wonders of Portugal! Experience Sete Cidades like never before with our exclusive offroad jeep tour. Access hidden crater rim…
On this tour we visit both the western and central craters. In the western crater of Sete Cidades we vistit stunning views at 650…
Amazing e-bike ride on the rim top of the main Volcano Crater of Sete Cidades. You will discover the best views/sights of the area…
Hello, adventure lovers! If you are ready to discover the charms of São Miguel, in the Azores, you are in the right place. Get…
The West of the island is one of the most, if not the most, impressive parts. You really don't want to miss all the…
This tour starts by visiting the pineapple plantations 'Augusto Arrudo', near Ponta Delgada city, where you will see how the pineapple is produced inside…
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…
If you are looking for a private half-day tour full of wisdom, good cheer and knowledge, this is the ideal tour for you. We…
The volcano crater provides stunning views over the valley of Setes Cidades. The amazing view over the two lakes provides moments of great adrenaline…
With this tour to the 7 cidades volcano, we will offer you a unique combination of amazing landscapes, natural beauty, local culture and relaxation,…
Cruise along the forested floor of a massive volcanic crater as you explore Sete Cidades with an experienced local guide. In a rugged 4x4…
Drive along paths accessible only by 4x4 to access the most exclusive, unique, and breathtaking views of São Miguel Island, accompanied by a certified…
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…
As a local, I’ve driven the road up to Sete Cidades hundreds of times and it still amazes me. The moment the caldera opens…
Tour availability, schedules, prices and booking terms are supplied by Viator and can change. Open an experience for full details. Final reservation and payment are completed on Viator.
Practical planning
São Miguel is large enough that tour duration and starting point matter. Full-day island tours can cover several major landscapes, while half-day and activity-focused experiences are better suited to travelers who want more time on their own.
If you are planning several days on the island, it can make sense to combine one broad sightseeing day with a more specialized experience such as whale watching, hiking or canyoning.
Questions travelers ask
The live inventory can include island sightseeing, volcanic and geothermal experiences, whale and dolphin watching, hiking, canyoning, boat trips, food and wine experiences and other outdoor activities. The exact selection changes with Viator’s current inventory.
Yes. Yes. Use the search box for a place such as Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo. Results are searched locally after the products have passed the São Miguel island filter.
Open an experience to review its full details on Azores.com. Final reservation, payment and supplier confirmation are completed on Viator.
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