--- title: Private Tour - Grand Circle of the Island lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/private-tour-grand-circle-of-the-island-162350P4/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 157 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 10 of 15 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/private-tour-grand-circle-of-the-island-162350P4/ --- # Private Tour - Grand Circle of the Island **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 28 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:30: one departure a day ## Key facts - Price: from €157 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Azores Like Locals ## What's included - Private transportation ## Not included - Entrance Fees to Hot Springs - Meals are not inlcuded ## Itinerary 1. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (1h) - This is the most famous view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background. 2. **Sete Cidades** (1h) - See the amazing views over all of Sete Cidades lakes: Canário Lake, Santiago Lake, Blue and Green Lake. 3. **Lagoa do Fogo** (1h) - Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo 4. **Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana** (30m) - 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. 5. **Miradouro Pico Do Ferro** (30m) - Best view overlooking the Furnas Valley 6. **Lagoa das Furnas** (30m) - Drive through the scenic views of the lake margins. 7. **Furnas** (2h) - 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). ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 28 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 15** | €157 | 7h | 4.97 (33) | private | | [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private | | [BEST VIEW TOUR(Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/best-view-tour-full-day-private-tour-68965P2/?format=md) | €190 | | 5.0 (107) | private | | [UNDERGROUNDTOUR (Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/undergroundtour-full-day-private-tour-68965P3/?format=md) | €180 | | 5.0 (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. 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