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Private Tour - Grand Circle of the Island

5.0 Excellent 33 reviews
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7h
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Portuguese, English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

5.0
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private car for a full loop of São Miguel in one day, built as an introduction before you explore on your own, with hot spring or lunch stops possible if you trade some viewpoints for them. Only the transport is included. 4.97 from 33 reviews at €157 per person for 7h.

From the guide

This is definitely the best way to see as much as possible of São Miguel in a day. The way to go on your short stay, or if you want a throughout introduction to the island before exploring it on your own.

Bathing on hot springs or stopping for lunch is possible although expenses are not included. Please note these activities take about 1h30 of the itinerary, you might have to take shorter time or skip other locations.

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 15€1577h4.97 (33)private
Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour€1507h5.0 (257)private
BEST VIEW TOUR(Full Day Private Tour)€1905.0 (107)private
UNDERGROUNDTOUR (Full Day Private Tour)€1805.0 (55)private

Ranked #10 of 15 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €300, median €150; typical length 6h. 15 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Private Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked August 31, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees to Hot Springs
Meals are not inlcuded

Itinerary

Vista do Rei Miradouro Stop 1
This is the most famous view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background.
1h
Sete Cidades Stop 2
See the amazing views over all of Sete Cidades lakes: Canário Lake, Santiago Lake, Blue and Green Lake.
1h
Lagoa do Fogo Stop 3
Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo
1h
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana Stop 4
Visit the Tea Plantation slopes and vintage Factory. Take the time to have a coffee break, taste our local unique tea and explore the factory shop.
30 min
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro Stop 5
Best view overlooking the Furnas Valley
30 min
Lagoa das Furnas Stop 6
Drive through the scenic views of the lake margins.
30 min
Furnas Stop 7
Explore the village or spend your time at Terra Nostra Park and hot springs (ticket not included, you can purchase at the entrance of the park).
2h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We pick up at any location on Ponta Delgada (including Cruise Ships and Airport), Lagoa, Ribeira Grande, Capelas areas. Other locations are subject to request, you might need to meet us at a meeting point, or pay an extra fee. Pick-up time: 9:30 AM (if you need a different pick up time please advise) Please note we drive a 5 seat vehicles SUV type, we can take up to 4 participants per vehicle if it suits your group.

28 pickup points listed by the operator, 28 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 157 / person