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title: Shore Excursions in Azores
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/shore-excursions/
type: tour_collection
city: Azores
country: Portugal
tours: 23
price_from_eur: 45
reviews_total: 3870
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/shore-excursions/
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# Shore Excursions in Azores

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026.

## All 23 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours, Terceira | €150 per person | 5.0 (257) | 7h–9h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 2 | [São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-west-full-day-tour-with-setes-cidades-including-lunch/?format=md) | São Miguel | €85 per person | 4.95 (1790) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 3 | [Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-full-day-tour-nature-and-local-culture/?format=md) | Small-Group Tours, Faial | €100 per person | 4.97 (248) | 7h | daily 09:00–10:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 4 | [PHOTO TOUR (Full Day Private Tour- Sunrise to sunset)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/photo-tour-full-day-private-tour-sunrise-to-sunset/?format=md) | Private Tours | €300 per person | 4.99 (72) | not stated | daily 07:30 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 5 | [Full-Day Private Tour of Faial](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-faial-326956P3/?format=md) | Private Tours, Faial | €125 per person | 5.0 (48) | not stated | daily 09:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/fr/de/hu |
| 6 | [In and Around Terceira Island in a 4X4](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/in-and-around-terceira-island-in-a-4x4/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Terceira | €139 per person | 4.97 (68) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 7 | [Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/ponta-delgada-private-city-tuk-tuk-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours, Ponta Delgada | €70 per person | 4.97 (68) | not stated | daily 10:00–17:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 8 | [Volcano of Sete Cidades Private Tour ](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/volcano-of-sete-cidades-private-tour-379547P2/?format=md) | Sete Cidades, Private Tours | €120 per person | 5.0 (40) | 5h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 9 | [ride a volcano - go to the gardens in the woods](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/ride-a-volcano-go-to-the-gardens-in-the-woods/?format=md) |  | €150 per person | 4.98 (44) | 2h 45m | daily | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr |
| 10 | [Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-nordeste-waterfall-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | Nordeste | €75 per person | 4.93 (76) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 11 | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | Diving & Snorkeling, São Miguel, Hiking & Climbing | €108 per person | 4.95 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/it/pt |
| 12 | [Faial Island: Half Day Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-half-day-tour/?format=md) | Small-Group Tours, Faial | €75 per person | 4.92 (107) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–10:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 13 | [Half Day 4x4 Private tour from Ponta Delgada Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-4x4-private-tour-from-ponta-delgada-azores/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Private Tours, Ponta Delgada | €210 per group/vehicle | 4.93 (68) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 14 | [São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-full-day-guided-tour-to-furnas-with-lunch-included/?format=md) | São Miguel, Furnas | €90 per person | 4.92 (63) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/de/pt |
| 15 | [São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-furnas-evening-thermal-baths-with-tickets/?format=md) | São Miguel, Furnas | €98 per person | 4.93 (42) | 4h | daily 18:00 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/it/pt |
| 16 | [Half Day Terceira Island Tour by 4x4](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-terceira-island-tour-by-4x4/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Terceira | €80 per person | 4.92 (59) | 4h | daily 09:00–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 17 | [E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/e-bike-sete-cidades-all-mountain-bike-program/?format=md) | Sete Cidades | €75 per person | 4.9 (146) | 3h–4h | daily exc Sun 09:30–13:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · en/es/pt |
| 18 | [Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-sete-cidades-crater-minivan-tour/?format=md) | Sete Cidades | €48 per person | 4.84 (44) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 19 | [Cave Tour in Terceira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/cave-tour-in-terceira/?format=md) | Terceira | €45 per person | 4.79 (48) | 3h–4h | daily 14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 20 | [Half-Day Tour around Faial Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-tour-around-faial-island/?format=md) | Faial | €69 per person | 4.77 (43) | 4h | daily 08:45–14:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 21 | [Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/furnas-volcano-tea-plantation-with-traditional-lunch-east-tour/?format=md) | Furnas | €80 per person | 4.78 (228) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 22 | [Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/azores-shore-excursion-furnas-crater-volcano-and-hot-springs/?format=md) | Furnas | €79 per person | 4.51 (59) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es/pt |
| 23 | [Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-highlights-tour-azores/?format=md) | Terceira | €90 per person | 4.59 (211) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour** — A private full day on Terceira with a local guide, lunch, water and hotel or port pickup all included, priced per person and adjusted to your pace. Dietary needs are handled if you flag them at booking. 5 from 257 reviews at €150 per person.
- **São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch** — A full day around western São Miguel by small van, from Pico do Carvão to the Boca do Inferno lookout over the Sete Cidades crater lakes, with lunch, dessert and coffee in the price. Pickup only in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa, and the viewpoint walk is a moderate climb. 4.95 from 1790 reviews at €85 per person.
- **Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture** — A full day on Faial with a native guide, from the Caldeira crater to the Capelinhos volcano and the villages between, with a summer swim stop at Almoxarife beach. Three tiers: without lunch, with lunch, or private; the tour can end early for the Pico ferry. 4.97 from 248 reviews at €100 per person.
- **PHOTO TOUR (Full Day Private Tour- Sunrise to sunset)** — A private day on Terceira from sunrise to sunset built for learning photography, with a photographer guide who works through techniques, menus and settings at a string of locations, minivan and pickup included. Meals and cave tickets are extra. 4.99 from 72 reviews at €300 per person.
- **Full-Day Private Tour of Faial** — A private full day around Faial from Horta to the Capelinhos volcano and the Caldeira, with a picnic lunch with drinks in a recreation park included. Priced per person on tiers from one to six adults, so small parties pay more each. 5 from 48 reviews at €125 per person for .
- **In and Around Terceira Island in a 4X4** — A full day in a jeep across the interior of Terceira with off road stretches to viewpoints most cars cannot reach, then a long lunch of island food with unlimited beer and wine. Hotel pickup is included and the route bends to your interests. 4.97 from 68 reviews at €139 per person for 8h.
- **Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour** — A private tuk tuk through Ponta Delgada's old streets and squares with pickup at the cruise port or city centre, showing how the Azorean capital grew between churches and volcanoes. The tuk tuk is the whole package, no entries included; priced per person. 4.97 from 68 reviews at €70 per person.
- **Volcano of Sete Cidades Private Tour** — A private half day around the Sete Cidades volcano with a guide certified by the São Miguel natural park, walks along the lake shores and lunch at a restaurant with a view included. Two people minimum, priced per person. 5 from 40 reviews at €120 per person for 5h.
- **ride a volcano - go to the gardens in the woods** — A horseback ride across volcanic formations on the south coast of Terceira, into the forest gardens, with helmet, gaiters and gloves supplied by the stable. A shorter comfort ride is an option, and transport to the stable is not included. 4.98 from 44 reviews at €150 per person for 2h 45m.
- **Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch** — The remote Nordeste corner of São Miguel by minivan capped at eight, along the north coast to waterfalls, viewpoints and natural parks, with a regional lunch, drinks, insurance and pickup included. Two people minimum; vegetarian meal on request. 4.93 from 76 reviews at €75 per person for 8h.
- **São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local** — A hike and a snorkel in one half day with a guide certified by the Azores government, snorkelling gear and pickup at your accommodation included, on trails away from the sightseeing routes. Not recommended for poor cardiovascular health. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h.
- **Faial Island: Half Day Tour** — Faial in a few hours for people passing through or day tripping from Pico: the Caldeira, the Capelinhos volcano and viewpoints over the neighbouring islands, with a native guide and hotel pickup, and room for your luggage. Choose the shared or the private tier. 4.92 from 107 reviews at €75 per person.
- **Half Day 4x4 Private tour from Ponta Delgada Azores** — A private off road half day built for cruise passengers: pickup at the Ponta Delgada pier and a choice of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo or another route that fits your time ashore, up to six people per booking. Thermal pool entries and food are extra. 4.93 from 68 reviews at €210 per group/vehicle.
- **São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included** — A full day from your hotel to Furnas with lunch and the tea factory visit already in the price, passing Vila Franca do Campo and the Nossa Senhora da Paz chapel on the way. Hot spring bath tickets are paid separately. 4.92 from 63 reviews at €90 per person for 8h.
- **São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets** — An evening run to Furnas with the thermal bath tickets already in the price, hotel pickup and a guide certified by the Azores government, with a photo stop at the Pico do Ferro viewpoint on the way. Towels are ordered through your accommodation. 4.93 from 42 reviews at €98 per person for 4h.
- **Half Day Terceira Island Tour by 4x4** — Half a day in a jeep on Terceira with hotel pickup, off road tracks to viewpoints and stops wherever you want to step out, on a route the guide adapts to the group. Food is not included and a private version of the same half day exists. 4.92 from 59 reviews at €80 per person for 4h.
- **E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program** — An e-bike ride along the rim of the Sete Cidades crater and down inside it to the green and blue lakes and the village, with helmet, gloves and bike included. The pickup tier costs more, and single bookings run only once a second rider joins. 4.9 from 146 reviews at €75 per person.
- **Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour** — A half day by minivan to the twin lakes of Sete Cidades with the Vista do Rei lookout over the blue and green water, driven and explained by the same guide. Only the guide driver is included; lunch is not. 4.84 from 44 reviews at €48 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Cave Tour in Terceira** — A guided visit to Terceira's volcanic underground with hotel pickup: the Algar do Carvão natural monument, the Christmas cave and the sulphur fumaroles. While Algar do Carvão is closed the operator shows a lava tube instead; the Gruta do Natal entry is extra. 4.79 from 48 reviews at €45 per person.
- **Half-Day Tour around Faial Island** — A compact half day around Faial to the Caldeira and the Capelinhos volcano, the island's youngest, with viewpoints in between and water on board. Lunch is not included. 4.77 from 43 reviews at €69 per person for 4h.
- **Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour** — The east of São Miguel in a minivan capped at eight: the tea plantation, the Pico do Ferro viewpoint and the cozido stew you watch being cooked by volcanic steam, then eaten at lunch with drinks. The Terra Nostra garden and pools are an optional extra; two people minimum. 4.78 from 228 reviews at €80 per person.
- **Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs** — A shore excursion timed to cruise calls that drives to the Furnas valley for the fumaroles, the boilers and the volcanic story told live by a local guide. Entries to Terra Nostra, Dona Beija or the lake stew area are not included. 4.51 from 59 reviews at €79 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores** — A full day around Terceira with a local guide, lunch of the island's alcatra dish and hotel or port pickup included, from the volcanic swimming spots to the painted império chapels. The Algar do Carvão volcano ticket is paid on top. 4.59 from 211 reviews at €90 per person for 8h.

## Other collections in Azores

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/private-tours-azores/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Terceira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/terceira/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [São Miguel](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sao-miguel/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sete-cidades/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Canyoning](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/canyoning/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/ponta-delgada/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/jeep-4x4-azores/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Pico](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Whale Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/whale-watching/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Faial](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/faial/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Furnas](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/furnas/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Hiking & Climbing](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Diving & Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Nordeste](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/nordeste/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Quad & Buggy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/quad-buggy/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/small-group-tours-azores/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Santa Maria](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/santa-maria/?format=md) — 1 tours

## FAQ

**How many shore excursions in Azores are available on Guidekin?**

23 shore excursions are available for booking in Azores on Guidekin. The top-rated is Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour with 5/5 from 257 reviews.

**How much do shore excursions in Azores cost?**

Prices range from €45 to €300 per person. The most affordable option is Cave Tour in Terceira at €45. The premium choice is PHOTO TOUR (Full Day Private Tour- Sunrise to sunset) at €300.

**What are the best shore excursions in Azores?**

Based on 3870 traveler reviews across 23 tours, Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (257 reviews).

**How long do shore excursions in Azores last?**

Duration ranges from 2h 45m to 8h. The shortest is ride a volcano - go to the gardens in the woods at 2h 45m. The longest is São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch at 8h.

**How do I book shore excursions in Azores on Guidekin?**

Browse 23 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most shore excursions offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/shore-excursions/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/shore-excursions/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/shore-excursions/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/shore-excursions/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/filters/

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