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Santa Maria Fullday Excursion

5.0 · 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Smatur Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h–7h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A full day around Santa Maria, the oldest and sunniest of the Azores, with an island family who show it off with a meat, fish or vegetarian lunch with drinks and coffee included.

Insurance and water are in; a baby seat costs extra. 5 from 53 reviews at €90 per person for 6h–7h.

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • It can be one of 3 choices, meat, fish or vegetarian, includes drinks with the meal and coffee
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The cost of the baby seat

Children from €45 (ages 3 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 31 August 2026.

Reviews

5.0
53 ratings
Tripadvisor 37 · Viator 16

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 53 of 53

Star breakdown of all 53 ratings

5 stars
53 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local knowledge and flexible routes; no recurring drawback appears in the supplied reviews

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of island history, nature and traditions
  • Routes tailored to personal interests and family connections
  • Considerate guides attentive to different needs
  • Broad island coverage, including places visitors would have missed alone
  • An unhurried pace with time to explore and ask questions

Complaints

  • No recurring complaints appear in the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 June 2024 to 23 September 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)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included (3 pickup points listed by the operator, 1 of them hotels)
Operator
Smatur; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Who are we at SMATUR? First, we LOVE what we do, therefore, we have the best job in the world, and the smile is always present; WE LOVE OUR LAND, and we proudly show it off, because no matter how small it may be in size, it is giant in what it can give us; and finally, it is our MISSION to value what we have, to use the sustainability of these small islands as a brand, and together with the energy of the island, to surprise those who dare to visit us.

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

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €45 ages 3 to 11

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
From €90 per adult