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title: Half Day Sete Cidades Private Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-sete-cidades-private-tour/
type: tour
city: São Miguel
country: Portugal
price: 275
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/half-day-sete-cidades-private-tour/
---

# Half Day Sete Cidades Private Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A private half day on the secondary roads and the crater rim of Sete Cidades with an experienced guide, customised to your pace and the views you want. Priced per group at €275 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m; the listing says little beyond the guide, so ask about pickup before you book. 4.92 from 48 reviews.

## Overview

We travel on many secondary roads to get to views that others miss out on. The experience of travelling the rim of the crater is like no other. Embark on this private customized tour to see what you want and at your own pace.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: If you are staying outside of Ponta…
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €275 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Greenzone, Animation Turistica Lda.

## What's included

- Experienced Portuguese/English speaking guide

## Itinerary

1. **Sete Cidades** (2h) - Visit the most western crater os the island of Sao Miguel. We will take the small dirt track around the rim of the crater to see one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal. Hear the fable about the princess tears. Why are the lakes blue and green? We will take you there to get...
2. **Caldeira das Sete Cidades** (1h) - We will have the most spectacular views from the rim of the Sete Cidades crater. Go where others do not travel.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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.

## Meeting point

If you are staying outside of Ponta Delgada we can meet at the Hotel Marina Atlantico in Ponta Delgada. Please advise where you are staying when booking.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJq6BqxUrVXAsROeFrqMle_O0

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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