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Shore Excursions in São Miguel

16 tours · €40–€130 per person · ★ 4.9

Ships dock at Ponta Delgada, and your time on land is fixed from the moment you walk off the gangway. São Miguel shore excursions are built around that window, so the smart pick is a tour that reaches the island's volcanic core and has you back at port before the sailing. A driver-guide who knows the timing takes the pressure off.

Start with the jeep routes. Sete Cidades is the headline, twin crater lakes seen from the Vista do Rei viewpoint, and a full-day trip pairs it with Lagoa do Fogo and a sit-down lunch. Short on hours? A half-day jeep run covers Sete Cidades and off-road tracks the big coaches can't reach. Dry feet aren't promised on the canyoning route, which trades sightseeing for waterfalls and rock pools. When you compare shore excursions in São Miguel, weigh pickup, group size and how the finish lines up with your departure.

16 São Miguel shore excursions from €40. Half- and full-day, small-group and private with port pickup and free cancellation on most - book online in minutes.

Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1301 reviews
8h
#1 of 16

São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste

Discover the rich landscapes of eastern São Miguel on this full-day small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable electric van, providing a smooth and qui...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 65 reviews
7h
#2 of 16

Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

Following the southern coast of the island, stop at Vila Franca do Campo (first Capital of the island). Head for the wonderful Furnas Valley, a natura...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 730 reviews
8h
#3 of 16

Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

On this tour we visit both the western and central craters. In the western crater of Sete Cidades we vistit stunning views at 650 meters above sea l...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 196 reviews
8h
#4 of 16

Full Day Jeep Tour Furnas with lunch (Cozido) and drinks included

This tour visits the Furnas crater.  (Lunch and drinks included (wine, beer, soft drinks) We take many secondary roads to see things that others mis...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 79 reviews
7h
#5 of 16

Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades

Go where the traditional tourist circuits will not, allowing a different view of these two volcanic complex classified as protected landscape. At the...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 660 reviews
#6 of 16

Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

Visit one on the seven wonders of Portugal! Experience Sete Cidades like never before with our exclusive offroad jeep tour. Access hidden crater rim...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 463 reviews
8h
#7 of 16

Hidden Gems of Sao Miguel Island Full Day Tour with Lunch

Go beyond the usual routes and discover São Miguel’s hidden gems on this small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable electric van, offering a quieter an...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 39 reviews
3h 30m
#8 of 16

Half day Lagoa do Fogo

Visit the Lagoa do Fogo Caldeira. We take some secondary roads to get the best views that others miss out on. At the top of Pico da Barrosa the highes...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 51 reviews
3h 30m
#9 of 16

Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades

In a 4 x4 vehicle the destiny is the Sete Cidades Volcano, a geologic complex responsible for the stunning beauty of the landscape that majestically w...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 692 reviews
3h 30m
#10 of 16

Canyoning Experience - half day

This is super fun activity in the middle of wild nature of the Azores Islands. Suitable to all ages and people. Come jump, slide, abseil and climb wit...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 33 reviews
8h
#11 of 16

Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas

The traveler will get to know the most famous and stunning Lagoons of the Azores. The immense space, the silence, seems to muffle the noise of the bir...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 41 reviews
4h
#12 of 16

São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local

Welcome to an experience that will heighten your senses, challenge your limits, and connect you with nature in a unique way. Are you ready to tread p...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
#13 of 16

Private Custom Tour in São Miguel Island

Have the best Custom experience discovering the Island of São Miguel. Have an unique and exclusive tour according to your preferences. Our guide will ...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 75 reviews
4h 30m
#14 of 16

Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada

Venturing towards the western side of the island, we'll treat our eyes to the most captivating and picturesque views that will take your breath away. ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 162 reviews
8h
#15 of 16

Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour)

Join this full day tour visiting the Sete Cidades volcanic crater with its beautiful blue and green lake and others amazing view points and other smal...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated September 7, 2026

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5.0 Excellent 196 reviews
8h

Full Day Jeep Tour Furnas with lunch (Cozido) and drinks included

This tour visits the Furnas crater.  (Lunch and drinks included (wine, beer, soft drinks) We take many secondary roads to see things that others mis...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1301 reviews
8h

São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste

Discover the rich landscapes of eastern São Miguel on this full-day small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable electric van, providing a smooth and qui...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 730 reviews
8h

Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

On this tour we visit both the western and central craters. In the western crater of Sete Cidades we vistit stunning views at 650 meters above sea l...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 660 reviews

Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

Visit one on the seven wonders of Portugal! Experience Sete Cidades like never before with our exclusive offroad jeep tour. Access hidden crater rim...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 463 reviews
8h

Hidden Gems of Sao Miguel Island Full Day Tour with Lunch

Go beyond the usual routes and discover São Miguel’s hidden gems on this small-group tour. Travel in a comfortable electric van, offering a quieter an...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 692 reviews
3h 30m

Canyoning Experience - half day

This is super fun activity in the middle of wild nature of the Azores Islands. Suitable to all ages and people. Come jump, slide, abseil and climb wit...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 162 reviews
8h

Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour)

Join this full day tour visiting the Sete Cidades volcanic crater with its beautiful blue and green lake and others amazing view points and other smal...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 414 reviews
6h

Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

• Bathe in the hot springs of Poça da Dona Beija • Feast of the famous cozido cooked inside caldeiras' steam • Enjoy a guided nature walk...

Free cancellation
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Frequently Asked Questions

16 shore excursions are available for booking in São Miguel on Guidekin. The top-rated is São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste with 4.96/5 from 1,301 reviews.

Prices range from €40 to €130 per person. The most affordable option is Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada at €40. The premium choice is Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas at €130.

Based on 5054 traveler reviews across 16 tours, São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.96/5 (1,301 reviews).

Duration ranges from 3h 30m to 8h. The shortest is Half day Lagoa do Fogo at 3h 30m. The longest is Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour) at 8h.

Browse 16 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most shore excursions offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.

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