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title: Shore Excursions in São Miguel
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/shore-excursions/
type: tour_collection
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
tours: 16
price_from_eur: 40
reviews_total: 5095
as_of: 2026-09-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/shore-excursions/
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# Shore Excursions in São Miguel

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## All 16 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/s-o-miguel-east-van-tour-with-lunch-furnas-nordeste/?format=md) |  | €85 per person | 4.96 (1307) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 2 | [Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/private-full-day-4x4-tour-to-furnas-volcano/?format=md) |  | €285 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (65) | 7h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 3 | [Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/jeep-tour-full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-with-lunch-and-drinks-included/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 4.96 (737) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 4 | [Full Day Jeep Tour Furnas with lunch (Cozido) and drinks included](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/full-day-jeep-tour-furnas-with-lunch-cozido-and-drinks-included/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 4.97 (197) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 5 | [Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/off-the-beaten-track-half-day-sete-cidades-jeep-tour/?format=md) |  | €48 per person | 4.96 (671) | 3h–4h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 6 | [Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/private-full-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-do-fogo-lagoa-das-sete-cidades/?format=md) |  | €280 per group/vehicle | 4.99 (79) | 7h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 7 | [Hidden Gems of Sao Miguel Island Full Day Tour with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/hidden-gems-of-sao-miguel-island-full-day-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) |  | €85 per person | 4.96 (467) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 8 | [Half day Lagoa do Fogo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-lagoa-do-fogo/?format=md) |  | €48 per person | 5.0 (40) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 9 | [Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades/?format=md) |  | €55 per person | 4.98 (51) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 10 | [Canyoning Experience - half day](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/canyoning-experience-half-day/?format=md) |  | €81 per person | 4.95 (696) | 3h 30m | daily exc Sun 09:30–13:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 11 | [Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/tour-to-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-and-furnas/?format=md) |  | €130 per person | 4.97 (33) | 8h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 12 | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) |  | €108 per person | 4.95 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/it/pt |
| 13 | [Private Custom Tour in São Miguel Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/private-custom-tour-in-s-o-miguel-island/?format=md) |  | €190 per group/vehicle | 4.93 (54) | 7h–8h | daily 09:00–14:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 14 | [Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-guided-tour-of-sete-cidades-from-ponta-delgada/?format=md) |  | €40 per person | 4.83 (77) | 4h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 15 | [Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-tour-with-lunch-west-tour/?format=md) |  | €80 per person | 4.86 (165) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 16 | [Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner/?format=md) |  | €80 per person | 4.81 (415) | 6h | daily 18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste** — A full day on the quieter east of São Miguel in an electric van, from the Furnas hot springs to the Nordeste viewpoints, with a cozido stew lunch, drink, dessert and coffee in the price and pickup at central Ponta Delgada hotels. Thermal pool entry is optional and extra. 4.96 from 1307 reviews at €85 per person.
- **Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Furnas Volcano** — A private four wheel drive day along the south coast to the Furnas valley with a certified nature guide, from Vila Franca do Campo to the fumaroles where the cozido is cooked, with pickup at your Ponta Delgada hotel or the port. Priced per group at €285 per group/vehicle; Terra Nostra entry and lunch are extra. 5 from 65 reviews.
- **Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.** — Both big craters in one day by Land Rover, the Sete Cidades rim and Lagoa do Fogo, with a restaurant lunch and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks in the price and pickup around Ponta Delgada. Cruise passengers give ship details at booking; a vegetarian menu is available on request. 4.96 from 737 reviews at €90 per person.
- **Full Day Jeep Tour Furnas with lunch (Cozido) and drinks included** — A jeep day in the Furnas crater by secondary roads, with the tea plantation, Pico do Ferro, the lake and the caldeiras, a cozido lunch and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks in the price, and pickup at selected hotels or the port. Park entrance fees are extra. 4.97 from 197 reviews at €90 per person.
- **Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour** — A half day Land Rover run onto crater rim trails above Sete Cidades that a minivan cannot reach, with an experienced driver, insurance and pickup at Ponta Delgada hotels or the cruise ship, plus a coffee stop inside the crater. Food and drinks are on you. 4.96 from 671 reviews at €48 per person.
- **Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades** — A private four wheel drive day for your group with a certified nature guide, climbing Pico da Barrosa to Lagoa do Fogo and on to Sete Cidades by tracks the minibus circuits skip, with hotel or port pickup and insurance. Priced per group at €280 per group/vehicle; lunch is paid on the day. 4.99 from 79 reviews.
- **Hidden Gems of Sao Miguel Island Full Day Tour with Lunch** — A small group day in an electric van built around waterfalls, remote viewpoints and lesser known corners rather than the usual circuit, with lunch, drinks, dessert and espresso included. It asks for moderate fitness and is not suited to limited mobility; bring your own water bottle. 4.96 from 467 reviews at €85 per person.
- **Half day Lagoa do Fogo** — A half day with a licensed guide up the secondary roads to Pico da Barrosa and the Lagoa do Fogo crater, where the view takes in both coasts of the island. Lunch and park entrance fees are not included and the listing is brief on logistics. 5 from 40 reviews at €48 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades** — A half day in a four wheel drive with a certified nature guide along the north ridge of the Sete Cidades crater and down into the caldera, with hotel or port pickup and insurance included. It runs in all weather, needs at least two people per booking and refunds if extreme weather cancels it. 4.98 from 51 reviews at €55 per person.
- **Canyoning Experience - half day** — Half a day jumping, sliding and abseiling down the waterlines of Nordeste with full canyoning gear from helmet to boots, plus photos and videos of the day, in a session pitched at all ages. Transport to the canyon is not included and you give your shoe size at booking. 4.95 from 696 reviews at €81 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas** — The three big lakes of São Miguel in one private day, Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, with private transport and lunch included. The listing is more poetry than logistics, so confirm pickup and stops with the operator; the price is per person at €130 per person. 4.97 from 33 reviews.
- **São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local** — A hike and a snorkel in one half day with a guide certified by the Azores government, snorkelling gear and pickup at your accommodation included, on trails away from the sightseeing routes. Not recommended for poor cardiovascular health. 4.95 from 41 reviews at €108 per person for 4h.
- **Private Custom Tour in São Miguel Island** — A private half or full day built with the guide around what you want to see, from Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo to the less visited corners, in an air conditioned vehicle that is fully wheelchair accessible. Priced per group at €190 per group/vehicle; lunch is not included. 4.93 from 54 reviews.
- **Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada** — A half day minibus run to the Sete Cidades crater and its viewpoints with a local guide and pickup at any address inside Ponta Delgada, timed so the afternoon stays free. Lunch is not included, and the hydrangea lined roads are the reason people come in summer. 4.83 from 77 reviews at €40 per person for 4h 30m.
- **Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour)** — The west and centre in one day by minivan capped at eight: the Sete Cidades crater and lakes, the top of Lagoa do Fogo and Santa Bárbara beach, with a regional lunch, drinks and dessert, insurance and pickup in Ponta Delgada included. Bookings need at least two people. 4.86 from 165 reviews at €80 per person.
- **Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner** — Furnas after dark: a guided nature walk, a cozido dinner cooked in the volcanic steam and a soak in the Poça da Dona Beija hot springs, with transport from Ponta Delgada. The springs ticket is reserved for you but paid separately, and a dark swimsuit is advised because of the iron in the water. 4.81 from 415 reviews at €80 per person.

## Other collections in São Miguel

- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/small-group-tours-sao-miguel/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**How many shore excursions in São Miguel are available on Guidekin?**

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 1,307 reviews.

**How much do shore excursions in São Miguel cost?**

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.

**What are the best shore excursions in São Miguel?**

Based on 5095 traveler reviews across 16 tours, São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.96/5 (1,307 reviews).

**How long do shore excursions in São Miguel last?**

Duration ranges from 3h to 8h. The shortest is Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour at 3h. The longest is Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour) at 8h.

**How do I book shore excursions in São Miguel on Guidekin?**

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.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

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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Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
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| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

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- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/shore-excursions/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/shore-excursions/?date=2026-10-06&departure=morning

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