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Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

4.9 · 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by 4Platanos Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 43 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit Furnas on a private tour for your party, with a choice of terra nostra garden or Poça da Dona Beja for a thermal stop.

Air-conditioned transport and a certified guide are included; at least two people are required, and Poça da Dona Beja needs an online reservation. 4.87 from 38 reviews at €90 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #7 of 12 in Furnas, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified guide of the São Miguel Natural Park
  • 2 persons minimum
  • 2 persons minimum

Children from €70 (ages 3 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
38 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 37 of 38

Star breakdown of all 38 ratings

5 stars
36 · 95%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible itineraries; the caveat is occasional trouble with departure arrangements.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, personable guides sharing local history and island life
  • Itineraries adapted to personal interests and different mobility needs
  • An unhurried pace with time to relax in the thermal baths
  • Stops beyond the baths, including beaches and viewpoints

Complaints

  • Problems with booking or pickup arrangements before departure

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 January 2023 to 30 August 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 year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 43 pickup points (43 pickup points listed by the operator, 42 of them hotels)
Operator
4Platanos Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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 is one of the most iconic vilagges of the Azores. Inside of a vulcanic caldeira, its a magical place with many gardens, lakes and thermal waters where you can spend some time and relax. You an choose to go to terra nostra garden, or to Poça da Dona Beja but with online pre reservation.One the way and back we also stop in places of interess.

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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €70 ages 3 to 10

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, 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 · #7 of 12€905h4.87 (38)private
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 #7 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 €90 per adult