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Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada

5.0 · 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by T4W Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Choose Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo as the destination for a shore excursion from Ponta Delgada.

A driver-guide and port pickup and drop-off are included; each option covers one destination, and thermal pool and natural park entrance fees are extra. 5 from 40 reviews at €48 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #9 of 27 in Sete Cidades, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Furnas Shore ExcursionThe page priceAfter pick up at the pier .Meet the most romantic town in Portugal. In Furnas, hot spring water is neighbor to the fresh spring water inside a volcano. See vegetation and fumaroles competing. Pickup included€48 for 2+ people
Sete Cidades Shore excrusionAfter pick up at the pier were your cruise docks . Hop on an all-terrain ride and travel along the craters of Sete Cidades exploring several lakes around the area. Visit the small local parish. Pickup included€48 for 2+ people
Fire Lake Shore ExcursionAfter pick up at the pier were your cruise docks .Enjoy the natural blue hue of the natural reserve, Fogo/Fier Lake. Explore a 4WD trail to a fresh water waterfall Pickup included€49 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees in thermal pools and natural parks

Reviews

5.0
40 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 40 of 40

Star breakdown of all 40 ratings

5 stars
40 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides and access to viewpoints beyond bus routes; cloud cover can require a change of destination

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, personable guides explaining island history and nature
  • Access to viewpoints and tracks that large tour buses cannot reach
  • Flexible routes and photo stops tailored to guests' interests
  • Smooth cruise terminal pickups and returns to the ship

Complaints

  • Cloud cover can obscure views and prompt a change of route

Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 March 2016 to 3 December 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
In case of shore excursions the start time is directly related to the ships arrival. The normal pick-up time is 9 AM, but We will adjust the pick-up time to the Ship arrival ,and wait for you. We are constantly updating the ETA of the ship. We will pick-up at the pier inside the Terminal on the ground level in front of the arrival gate with the Lead name on a sign. Also If for any reason the ship docks at the commercial dock, will be at the Pier in front of the ship with the lead traveler name on a sign. (Please do not take any shuttle).
Operator
T4W; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

See the sights of Azores on your stop in Ponta Delgada on this rugged tour of the natural outdoors. Choose between shore excursion to Sete Cidades, half-day tour to Furnas and half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo. Once you are picked at the pier, get ready for a half-day of exploring. You can choose from three tour options, each with its own destination: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo.

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

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

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 Sete Cidades

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 27€484h5.0 (40)shared
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour€483h4.96 (674)shared
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.€908h4.95 (746)shared
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)€793h4.94 (939)shared

Ranked #9 of 27 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €198, median €80; typical length 4h. 6 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 27 Sete Cidades

From €48 per adult · Furnas Shore Excursion