The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Ribeira Grande, Azores

allow you to know a little bit more about the volcanoes of Furnas, a place where you can see some volcanic activity and have some relax time at the thermal pools. Besides this, you still have the chance to try a unique dish cooked inside of the earth with the natural steam released from the volcano.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Fuel surcharge, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Parque Terra Nostra entrance fees

Turn your day in a memorable moment with a totally personalized private tour, be part of a stress-free journey in São Miguel island. We take care of you all day, deciding with you what to see, where to go, when, and how long. Never feel rush or that you skip something better, we're here to take you to where you really want. Transport by mini-van up to 8. Just lay back and relax.

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Tour the best that Furnas has to offer. Bath in hot springs, visit beautiful botanical garden Terra Nostra, and explore the 'Cozidos' area, eating traditional foods cooked underground for lunch. Start the tour on the south coast of the island, stopping at several viewpoints along the way. Visit the Furnas calderas to see a big part of the volcanic activity. See the many ways the energy form the volcano is used through the community. After lunch, taste some local liqueurs of the region. On the way back, stop at the beautiful viewpoints of the island. As the final stop, taste some tea at the local Gorreana Tea Factory, before being returned.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch

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Beginning the tour from the South of San Miguel, visit the Ceramica Vieira factory and see how local pottery is made. Witness the cultural process and look around for souvenirs. The next stop takes you up the mountain of Lagoa do Fogo. Then head down to the Caldeira Velha, a small garden where you can bathe yourself in warm water heated by the volcano. Feeling refreshed after the bath, head next to the Ribeira Grande, a city where you can taste several liqueurs produced by Mulher from the Capote Factory. Eat a unique lunch at Lagoa, with their traditionally inspired cuisine. After lunch head out to see more of the natural features of the island. Stop and see the Sete Cidades Volcano, with more magnificent views over various lagoons. The tour will finish at the Augusto Arruda's Pineapple Plantation, where you will be able to see how local pineapples are produced.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

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This tour goes along the south coast of the island until we reach Furnas crater, where you will see the beautiful lagoon and you will also have the chance to bathe yourself in the hot thermal waters of Furnas. Before returning, we will go to the Calderas area, where you will have the chance to taste some of our delicious liqueurs and the visit the local tea factory.

Inclusions: Bottled water

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On this excursion you will be able to enjoy the second largest lagoon on the island of São Miguel, the Lagoa do Fogo, visit the Liqueur Factory "Mulher de Capote", as well as the opportunity to see some of the island's landscapes during the stop at the Belvedere da Serra da Barrosa!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance to Caldeira Velha, Lunch

Departure from Ponta Delgada by the South coast in direction to Pico da Barrosa and stop at miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo. After admiring the scenery, descent towards Caldeira Velha, with possibility of thermal bath in water springs. Then, short walk in the historic center of Ribeira Grande,,pt,to admire the local architecture and taste the traditional liqueurs,,pt,h30 or 16h30 - Center of Ribeira Grande,,pt, para admirar a arquitectura local e provar os licores tradicionais. Return to Ponta Delgada is made by the North coast of the island.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

The tour begins in Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades. It includes a few stops at different viewpoints and the chance of visiting the most beautiful and unknown areas of the west and central parts of our island. After a stop at Vista do Rei viewpoint, we will descent the road that leads us into the interior of this valley to visit Sete Cidades parish. After admiring the Church of St. Nicholas, we will continue on our way towards Lagoa, through the South Coast of the Island, to have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the tour continues towards Lagoa do Fogo, with stop at Caldeira Velha with some time for a thermal bath. Before returning to Ponta Delgada, we will make a short stop to admire Lagoa do Fogo, from the top of Pico da Barrosa.

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

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In this tour you will be able to see the most beautiful lagoons of the island of São Miguel, as well as beautiful natural landscapes, the Natural Park of Caldeira Velha with its hot and thermal waters provides a great experience (entrance not included) you can also try the fruit liqueurs typical of the island, such as Maracujá liqueur.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entry into Caldeira Velha or other supplements not mentioned in the program.

Turn your day in a memorable moment with a totally personalized private tour, be part of a stress-free journey in São Miguel island. We take care of you all day, deciding with you what to see, where to go, when, and how long. Never feel rush or that you skip something better, we're here to take you to where you really want. The transport can be made by car up to 4 passengers or by mini-van up to 8. Just lay back and relax.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities