12 tours · €48–€160 per person · ★ 4.8
Furnas is the steamy heart of São Miguel, all bubbling hot springs and a crater valley you can smell before you see it, and a guided tour is the simplest way to reach it. Booking a Furnas tour from São Miguel hands you the driving, the route and a guide who knows when the cozido stew comes out of the ground, so you spend the day soaking and exploring instead of navigating mountain roads.
When you compare Furnas tours, check what's actually included. We'd look for the fumaroles at the lakeside Caldeiras, a soak in the warm iron-rich pool at Terra Nostra Park, and the thermal baths if you want to end the day in the water. Some excursions pair Furnas with Sete Cidades, Fogo and Nordeste for a fuller island day; a private driver-guide lets you linger, while small-group day trips keep the cost down. If you're on a cruise, a shore excursion gets you to the crater and back in time.
12 Furnas tours from €48. Private and small-group day trips, full-day and evening thermal baths, hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.
Furnas in Azores: 12 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 523 tours Viator lists for Azores, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
See the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this rugged tour of the natural outdoors. Choose between shore excursion to Sete Cidades, ha...
The excursion starts early in the morning at your Hotel, we start on the south coast, visiting Vila Franca do Campo and its Historic center, we go up ...
Enjoy the therapies of our Volcanic SPA On this tour, you will be in contact with nature in a unique experience on a active volcano and wild lakes. ...
Furnas is one of São Miguel Island’s most famous and picturesque destinations, shaped by centuries of volcanic activity. This unique area is known for...
Discover the very best of São Miguel Island in just two unforgettable days. This complete tour covers all four main regions — Sete Cidades, Lagoa do F...
Discover the volcanic wonders of Furnas on this full-day guided van tour, perfect for those who want to explore nature, culture, and local flavors in ...
Get ready for an unforgettable day in São Miguel, Azores. A local and professional guide will drive you in a comfortable car to visit Furnas. Furnas i...
What could be more relaxing than an evening at the hot springs with a local dinner! Join in on this 6 hour small group tour in Furnas on the island o...
Before heading towards the Furnas volcano, stop at the viewpoint of Santa Iria to observe the coastline. Visit Europe’s oldest tea plantation and try ...
Explore Furnas crater lake and village with a knowledgeable Biologist guide. Taste real local food, see geysers, a beautiful botanic garden, exotic an...
Discover the volcanic wonders of São Miguel Island on a 5 to 6 hour shore excursion combining the iconic landscapes of Sete Cidades with the geotherma...
Furnas / East Island, “Gastronomy, Hot springs, Boilers & Fumaroles” towards one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, considered the c...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 10, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Furnas itinerary, included meals and entry, format, duration, rating and review count. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared all 12 handpicked Furnas tours by route, lunch, bath admission, duration and shared or private format.
Book Furnas Tour first: cozido lunch and a tea plantation stop, 8h at €80 per person; baths extra, two guests minimum. 4.78 from 231 reviews.
Book Furnas & Terra Nostra for bath entry and lunch at €86 per person; meet at Vila Franca do Campo marina. 4.71 from 52 reviews.
Book the Furnas crater shore excursion: fumaroles, 4h–5h at €79 per person; bath and stew area entries extra, two guests minimum. 4.51 from 59 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furnas Volcano & Tea with Traditional Lunch | East day with cozido lunch | €80 per person | 4.78★ (231) | 8h | Terra Nostra entry extra; two guests minimum |
| Furnas & Terra Nostra with Biologist + Lunch | Gardens, bath entry and lunch | €86 per person | 4.71★ (52) | 6h 30m | Marina meeting required |
| Furnas Crater Volcano Shore Excursion | Furnas on a shore excursion | €79 per person | 4.51★ (59) | 4h–5h | Bath and lake stew area entries extra; two guests minimum |
| Full Day Furnas: Hot Springs, Lunch & Tea | Cozido and Terra Nostra entry | €115 per person | 4.88★ (40) | 8h | Bottled water costs extra |
| São Miguel Full Day Furnas with Lunch | Hotel pickup and lunch | €90 per person | 4.92★ (64) | 8h | Hot spring bath tickets cost extra |
| Private Guided Furnas and Thermal Baths | Private, 5h at €90 per person | €90 per person | 4.87★ (38) | 5h | Two guests minimum; Dona Beja needs an online reservation |
| Evening Thermal Baths with Tickets | Evening baths with tickets | €98 per person | 4.93★ (43) | 4h | Two guests minimum |
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Give Furnas a full day for cozido and Terra Nostra entry with Full Day Furnas: Hot Springs, Lunch & Tea. Choose Evening Thermal Baths with Tickets for a half day focused on bathing. For example, Full Day Furnas: Hot Springs, Lunch & Tea costs €115 per person, rated 4.88 from 40 reviews. Evening Thermal Baths with Tickets costs €98 per person, rated 4.93 from 43 reviews; two guests minimum.
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Keep a full day free for Full Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools. The middle half of Furnas tour prices is €84 to €102 per person. The median price is €90 per person and the median duration is 6.5 hours. Of 12 tours with a stated duration, 5 take between three and five hours and 7 take more than five hours. For example, Full Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools costs €85 per person, rated 4.94 from 34 reviews. Lunch and bath admission depend on the listing.
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For a full Furnas day with lunch, choose shared. Private Guided Furnas and Thermal Baths is a private half day, priced per person with two guests minimum; Dona Beja needs an online reservation. Median prices per person: €90 private, €90 shared. Any spread is between different products, not a premium. For example, Private Guided Furnas and Thermal Baths: €90 per person, 4.87 from 38 reviews. Shared São Miguel Full Day Furnas with Lunch: €90 per person, 4.92 from 64 reviews.
Operator-marked wheelchair access: 2 of 12 tours. Filter first, then confirm with the operator. For strollers and infants, use the children filter. The children filter checks strollers and infants accepted: 11 of 12 tours meet that test. Private Guided Furnas and Thermal Baths meets this test: €90 per person, rated 4.87 from 38 reviews. Operator-marked wheelchair options in the shared selection: 2; in the private selection: none.
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Choose a hotel pickup option if a marina departure does not suit you. Furnas & Terra Nostra with Biologist + Lunch requires meeting at Vila Franca do Campo marina. Hotel pickup is included on 9 of 12 tours. Furnas & Terra Nostra with Biologist + Lunch costs €86 per person, rated 4.71 from 52 reviews. Its marina meeting point is the trade-off for an outing with bath admission and lunch.
For cozido and Terra Nostra admission together, choose Full Day Furnas: Hot Springs, Lunch & Tea; bottled water costs extra. A label saying lunch is included does not guarantee bath admission. For example, Full Day Furnas: Hot Springs, Lunch & Tea costs €115 per person, rated 4.88 from 40 reviews. São Miguel Full Day Furnas with Lunch includes lunch and hotel pickup, with bath tickets extra: €90 per person, rated 4.92 from 64 reviews.
Figures in these answers come from the 12 tours on this page, as of November 10, 2026.
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