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Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas - Crater volcano and hot springs

4.5 · 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 85% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Azores Dream Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h–5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

Best for: 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. Furnas comparison

Trade-off: Bath and lake stew area entries extra; two guests minimum.

In our comparison: #12 of 12 in Furnas, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €79 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commented tour
  • Driver / Local guide
  • Entrance to Terra Nostra or Dona Beija.
  • Entrance at Furnas Lake ( Stew area ).

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 31 August 2026.

Reviews

4.5
59 ratings
Viator 52 · Tripadvisor 7

85% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 50 of 59

Star breakdown of all 59 ratings

5 stars
46 · 78%
4 stars
4 · 7%
3 stars
4 · 7%
2 stars
3 · 5%
1 star
2 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and scenery; missing advertised stops are a recurring concern.

Praised

  • Friendly guides with detailed local knowledge
  • Crater lakes, coastal viewpoints and geothermal sights
  • Tea plantation visits and explanations of tea production
  • Convenient port pickups and attention to ship schedules

Complaints

  • Some received larger groups than booked, while others travelled in small or private groups
  • Advertised stops were omitted, including thermal baths and gardens
  • Some found the seating cramped, while others described comfortable vehicles
  • Too little time at the thermal baths

Written by Guidekin from the 55 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 July 2018 to 5 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled through April 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
When your ship docks at the Turistic Port: Cruise ships docks at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal,when you leave the ship, you will pass trough the security room reaching the terminal hall, this is where our local guides welcome you, holding a sign with your name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS If we have several cruise ship´s at the time: Only one ship can dock at the time at the turistic port, in this case the other´s cruise ship´s will dock at the comercial port, you will need to take the shutle out of the comercial port, and we will be at the first exit shutle stop in town, holding a sign with our name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS
Operator
Azores Dream Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Age 5+ Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Furnas

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #12 of 12€794h–5h4.51 (59)shared
Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada€484h5.0 (40)shared
São Miguel Full Day Guided Tour to Furnas with Lunch Included€908h4.92 (64)shared
São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths with tickets€984h4.93 (43)shared

Ranked #12 of 12 in Furnas by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €48 to €160, median €90; typical length 6h 15m. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Furnas

From €79 per adult