--- title: Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-sete-cidades-crater-minivan-tour/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 11 of 13 (Sete Cidades) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-sete-cidades-crater-minivan-tour/ --- # Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 19 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Greenzone, Animation Turistica Lda. ## What's included - Guide/Driver ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Sete Cidades** (2h) - Visit the western crater of Sete Cidades. One of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. 2. **Igreja de Sao Nicolau** (30m) - Comfort stop at the Sao Nicolau church. Here we have approximately 30 minutes to explore the village, visit the church, visit the rest rooms or just relax with a coffee. 3. **Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (15m) - We will be seeing the twin lakes from all angles. One green and the other blue. Why do you think one lake is blue and the other lake is green. Your guide knows!! He/she will tell you the secret. 4. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (15m) - A view fit for a king. Overlook the blue and green lakes nestled in the Sete Cidades crater. The kings view is one of the most visited view on the island. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point If you are staying outside of Ponta Delgada, then our meeting place will be Hotel Marina Atlantico. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJq6BqxUrVXAsROeFrqMle_O0 Pickup points listed by the operator: 19 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sete Cidades | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 13** | €48 | 3h 30m | 4.84 (44) | shared | | [Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.](/portugal/azores/tours/jeep-tour-full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-with-lunch-and-drinks-included/?format=md) | €90 | 8h | 4.96 (737) | shared | | [Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/off-the-beaten-track-half-day-sete-cidades-jeep-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 4.96 (671) | shared | | [Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)](/portugal/azores/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/?format=md) | €79 | | 4.94 (934) | shared | Ranked #11 of 13 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €140, median €80; typical length 4h. 3 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sete-cidades/?format=md ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-sete-cidades-crater-minivan-tour/ ## 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/: | 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. 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