--- title: Volcano of Sete Cidades Private Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/volcano-of-sete-cidades-private-tour-379547P2/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 6 of 13 (Sete Cidades) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/volcano-of-sete-cidades-private-tour-379547P2/ --- # Volcano of Sete Cidades Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private half day around the Sete Cidades volcano with a guide certified by the São Miguel natural park, walks along the lake shores and lunch at a restaurant with a view included. Two people minimum, priced per person. 5 from 40 reviews at €120 per person for 5h. ## Overview Enjoy a unique tour and Explore beautiful landscapes, walk along the banks of lakes, meet local people and enjoy Azorean cuisine in a restaurant with a superb view. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: 4Platanos Tours ## What's included - Private transportation - Certified Guide of Natural Park of São Miguel - Lunch - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - 2 persons minimum ## Itinerary 1. **Pico Carvao** (15m; admission included) - Upon reaching the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades, the first stop is at the Pico do Carvão viewpoint, from here we can see a large part of the island, the entire north coast, the complex of peaks and the volcanic complex of Serra de Água de Pau and thus the guide can explain... 2. **Lagoa do Canario** (30m) - The small lagoon of Canário located in the vicinity of the caldera of the volcano of the seven cities, is inserted in a forest park, here in addition to visiting the lagoon, you will also find one of the most emblematic viewpoints on the island of São Miguel, the viewpoint of... 3. **Vista do Rei Miradouro** (15m) - The viewpoint of Vista do Rei is one of the most famous in the Azores, from here you can contemplate the entire caldera of the volcano, where in its interior there are several lakes and the peaceful Vila das Sete Cidades. 4. **Complexo Ambiental da Lagoa das Sete Cidades** (1h) - Already inside the caldera, we have the small village of the seven cities on the banks of the lagoon. Here you can enjoy a pedestrian walk through beautiful gardens on the banks of the lagoons, visit the environmental center, the church of São Nicolau or just have a coffee on... 5. **Ilheus Dos Mosteiros Aka Ponta Dos Mosteiros** (30m) - A few minutes from Ponta da Ferraria we have the parish of Mosteiros, located in a lava fajã with about 1100 inhabitants, it is an excellent summer destination due to its beaches, natural pools and its beautiful islets on the horizon. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Bring confortable shoes and jacket. ## Compared with other Sete Cidades | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 13** | €120 | 5h | 5.0 (40) | private | | [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 | 4.96 (737) | 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 (671) | 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 | | 4.94 (934) | shared | Ranked #6 of 13 in Sete Cidades by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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