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Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour

5.0 Excellent 43 reviews
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Portuguese, English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

5.0
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private half day with a guide working since the mid twenty tens who explains the Sete Cidades caldera and a pineapple plantation instead of leaving you to guess, with pickup at your accommodation and a flexible start time. Priced per group; snacks are extra. 5 from 43 reviews at €160 per group/vehicle.

From the guide

Visiting a place it's more than exploring and taking pictures. It's also about understanding what makes that place special and unique, it's culture, it's people. I've lost count of how many people I've encountered that regretted renting a car and exploring on their own (all the stress involved and the nature of the island twisty narrow roads contribute to that), or others that at the tea or pineapple plantations ask me to give some explanation about what they are seeing when they are not my clients and realize what they are missing. On a private tour, tailored to your needs and interests, you can let an experienced tour guide drive you around in a safe and relaxed environment, learn about the places you visit and, in some way, become a local too. You won't have to divide the guide's attention with others, it's a private tour! You'll learn the local culture, economy, habits while being driven by not only a local experienced guide… But a friend!

Compared with other Sete Cidades

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 13€160 per group5.0 (43)private
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.€908h4.96 (737)shared
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour€483h4.96 (671)shared
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€794.94 (934)shared

Ranked #5 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. Compare all 13 Sete Cidades

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Company has insurance as legally required
Need a infant chair or a booster seat for your kid? We have it!
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible itinerary and schedule
Want to change the hour for starting the tour? Contact me!
Experienced guide since 2015
Pick up and drop off at your accommodations

What's Not Included

Snacks

Itinerary

Arruda Pineapple Plantation Stop 1
Learn everything about the process of production of the São Miguel pineapple, a process that uses unique techniques to create a unique fruit.
30 min
Miradouro do Pico do Carvao Stop 2
Going up the west crater stop here to embrace this beautiful view over the north and south coasts of the island
10 min
Lagoa do Canario Stop 3
In the highest point of the road you can do a short hike to Canário Lake, and observe the surroundings of this protected landscape area.
20 min
Vista do Rei Miradouro Stop 4
In the main viewpoint over the famous lake inside this crater you can witness the sheer size of this crater, the small village that existes inside it as well as the beautiful lakes, which altogether, creates a special atmosphere from this viewpoint.
20 min
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras Stop 5
Going down the road that leads inside of the crater, from this viewpoint you'll have a different perspective of the lakes and village.
15 min
Miradouro Da Lagoa De Santiago Stop 6
Yet, another lake, Santiago lake, is visible from this viewpoint, a small crater contained within the main one.
10 min
Caldeira das Sete Cidades Stop 7
As we finish the descent into the bottom of the crater, we stop at the bridge that divides both lakes, for another perspective of this giant crater and some photos.
10 min
Igreja de Sao Nicolau Stop 8
In the center of this small village you can visit a quite unique church where a small trail with Norfolk pines and cedars leed to Saint Nicholas church.
15 min
Sete Cidades Stop 9
Explore a little bit of the center of the village and take a break to use bathrooms or have a drink or snack at a local bar.
40 min
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado Stop 10
The final stop of the tour takes you to the western most point of São Miguel. A viewpoint over the ocean, used as a whale watching spot in the past, and with a view over Ferraria in one side and the village of Mosteiros on the other.
20 min
Ponta Delgada Stop 11
Driving back to your accommodations we take the road over the south coast of the island, meanwhile, you can just sit back and relax and enjoy the views.
40 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

The pickup will take place in the clients accomodations, within a 15 km radius of Ponta Delgada.

48 pickup points listed by the operator, 47 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 € 160 per group