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title: "Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada"
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type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 48
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 40
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 27 (Sete Cidades)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €48 per person for the Furnas Shore Excursion option; other options up to €49
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: T4W
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

5.0 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 40.

- 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 (2016-03-26 to 2025-12-03); last checked 2026-10-07.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnas Shore Excursion | €48 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | After 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 |
| Sete Cidades Shore excrusion | €48 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | After 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 |
| Fire Lake Shore Excursion | €49 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese | After 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 |

## What's included

- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off

## Not included

- Entrance fees in thermal pools and natural parks

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- 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: 1

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Sete Cidades

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 27** | €48 | 4h | 5.0 (40) | shared |
| [Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/off-the-beaten-track-half-day-sete-cidades-jeep-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 4.96 (674) | shared |
| [Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.](/portugal/azores/tours/jeep-tour-full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-with-lunch-and-drinks-included/?format=md) | €90 | 8h | 4.95 (746) | shared |
| [Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)](/portugal/azores/tours/quad-biking-sete-cidades-from-north-coast-half-day/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.94 (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.

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