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Things to do in Sete Cidades, Azores: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Sete Cidades, Portugal including Full Day Tour to Sete Cidades , Full Day tour to the Seven Wonders of São Miguel Island, Lenas Tours 2, Jeep Tour - Sete Cidades (Half Day), Full Day Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, Half Day Sete Cidades, Adapted Van Tour - Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo (Full day), Jeep Tour - Sete Cidades (Half day), HD Jeep Sete Cidades, Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada (Half Day).
1. Full Day Tour to Sete Cidades
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Explore and get to know two wonderful craters in a day full of natural beauties, where we will take you to our stops along the crater of the Seven Cities and the Crater of Fire Lake. This itinerary is for visitors who do not have many days to visit the island of São Miguel. In the morning we will visit and explore the area of the Seven Cities, know its beautiful landscapes and its lagoons and enjoy different panoramic views. in the afternoon and after a traditional lunch and with a regional flavor we will see the lagoon of fire, in a very different scenario than we had in the morning, but rich in natural beauties, relaxing and very appreciated by our visitors.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned, Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By patriceragot
I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...
2. Full Day tour to the Seven Wonders of São Miguel Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
This full-day tour of the Seven Natural Wonders of São Miguel, we selected 7 places Natural Wonders, being by many the best places with the greatest tourist highlight on the island of São Miguel, is intended for the public that does not have many days, during their stay in São Miguel, this way you get to know some of the best and most beautiful places on our island. We will explore the Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, the Tea Plantation, the Boilers and Fumaroles in Furnas and a magnificent waterfall (Salto do Cabrito) and also enjoy the views over the sea coast and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo and Ribeira Grande), Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions:
Reviewed By patriceragot
I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...
3. Lenas Tours 2
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private tours
Inclusions: Fuel, Bottled water, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, insurance, bath towels, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Restaurant
4. Jeep Tour - Sete Cidades (Half Day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
On this tour you will find stunning off-road paths with breathtaking scenery and more. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the Crater of the Sete Cidades, by belvederes where you will have an incredible view on the lagoons and dormant volcanoes
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, DVD (available to purchase)
Reviewed By cusspvz
Me and my girlfriend did a Sete Cidades half day quad bike tour through off-roads around the Azore's lakes. It was splendid! We weren't as experienced with the quad bikes as Filipe, so he started with a lower pace and increased as we got more comfortable. We originally scheduled it to a Thursday morning, but due to the better weather conditions on Wednesday, he suggested us to reschedule it and I'm glad we did! The views were astonishing due to the good weather and Filipe told some really interesting tales and curious facts at the trip pauses. We really liked the experience and encourage others to give it a try! The gist of it: if you're planning to get into all the Sete Cidades viewpoints by car, this is definitely a better call! Jose
5. Full Day Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
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
Exclusions:
Reviewed By randr360
We had two great tours (one 'solo' to Furnas and east, one w/ 3 other random couples to Sete Cidades) with Samuel Rego of Greencorner Tours, who grew up on Sao Miguel. Not only knowledgeable he is a great guy to spend a day with, speaking excellent English and a good conversationalist. He was also a good driver, no small thing with mountainous roads. We would highly recommend seeing Sao Miguel with Sam!
6. Half Day Sete Cidades
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour starts by visiting the pineapple plantations 'Augusto Arrudo', near Ponta Delgada city, where you will see how the pineapple is produced inside of greenhouses. After the pineapple plantations, you will see the south coast of the island until we arrive to one of the most important viewpoints of this tour - Escalvado Viewpoint - where you will see the most recent eruption that São Miguel island had. After this, you will go to the Sete Cidades volcano and stop in the village itself inside of the crater, where you will see interesting spots. Then, you will go to one of the most iconic viewpoints of the island - Vista do Rei (king's view) - where you will see the striking two-colored lagoon (the blue and green parts)
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: If you are staying outside of Ponta Delgada the pick-up has an extra cost of 20€ per tour.
Reviewed By randr360
We had two great tours (one 'solo' to Furnas and east, one w/ 3 other random couples to Sete Cidades) with Samuel Rego of Greencorner Tours, who grew up on Sao Miguel. Not only knowledgeable he is a great guy to spend a day with, speaking excellent English and a good conversationalist. He was also a good driver, no small thing with mountainous roads. We would highly recommend seeing Sao Miguel with Sam!
7. Adapted Van Tour - Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo (Full day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our adapted van tours are suitable for people with reduced mobility. Let your self be fascinated by the two biggest lakes on the island: Lagoa do Fogo and Lagoa das Sete Cidades. In the category of non-marine aquatic areas, Lagoa das Sete Cidades is considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal. In the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades you can visit the Escalvado viewpoint, Sete Cidades village, Lagoa de Santiago, Vista do Rei and Carvão viewpoint. In the Fogo complex, you can enjoy the stunning view of Pico da Barrosa, following the Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint and Caldeira Velha thermal springs. The city of Ribeira Grande will be your last stop. NOTE: a minimum of 2 persons is required.
Inclusions: Lunch, transfer to and from hotel, Insurance, Guide
Exclusions: Bottled water, Bath in the Caldeira Velha
Reviewed By Madeleine W
First the negative - don't do this if you have a serious fear of heights. And if it's cloudy enough that you can't see the peaks from below, don't even bother. Now the positive - however scary some of the trail looks as if it might be from below, it isn't as bad as you expect when you get up to the scary-looking bits. And if you can see the views at all they are wonderful, especially on a very clear day. The trail itself is a mix of different landscapes, first climbing through a mossy gully, then past a green bog full of noisy frogs, then up a bleakly beautiful grassy cone to a lookout point with views for miles, followed by another lookout point with views of a lake, then through heath and bracken, down to some woods around a different lakeside, then a climb up through more woods and lovely plants. It's free, and there is a car park and very clear signage. Take a photo of the map in the car park, you won't need it but it's interesting to look at to see where you are.
8. Jeep Tour - Sete Cidades (Half day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour is made comfortably in a jeep Land Rover properly equipped for the purpose and is perfect for those who want to have a off-road experience in São Miguel Island. With the highest concentration of lakes on the island, The Volcanic Complex of Sete Cidades is a charming place for nature lovers. On this jeep tour you´ll be visiting Lagoa das Empadadas, Cumeeira Grande, Muro das Nove Janelas, Sete Cidades village and Vista do Rei Viewpoint. NOTE: a minimum of 2 persons is required.
Inclusions: Transfer from and to hotel, Insurance, Guide
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By Madeleine W
First the negative - don't do this if you have a serious fear of heights. And if it's cloudy enough that you can't see the peaks from below, don't even bother. Now the positive - however scary some of the trail looks as if it might be from below, it isn't as bad as you expect when you get up to the scary-looking bits. And if you can see the views at all they are wonderful, especially on a very clear day. The trail itself is a mix of different landscapes, first climbing through a mossy gully, then past a green bog full of noisy frogs, then up a bleakly beautiful grassy cone to a lookout point with views for miles, followed by another lookout point with views of a lake, then through heath and bracken, down to some woods around a different lakeside, then a climb up through more woods and lovely plants. It's free, and there is a car park and very clear signage. Take a photo of the map in the car park, you won't need it but it's interesting to look at to see where you are.
9. HD Jeep Sete Cidades
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour runs through two major points of São Miguel's Island. You will get to visit one of the most famous postcard in the world- Sete Cidades
Inclusions: Fuel, Insurance, Guide
Exclusions: All non listed items.
Reviewed By 172thibaultf
We really enjoy this trip ! The guide, Luis, is very nice. He can speak a bit french too which was very helpful. The tour allows you to enjoy a lot of landscapes and some adrenaline too. More in the morning than the afternoon (do not hesitate to take the wine for lunch then !) I would definitely recommend it.
10. Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada (Half Day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
On this tour you will be the driver of an ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel the Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the Crater of Sete Cidades, by offroads that will provide you incredible views and the perfect mix between nature and adventure.
Inclusions: Tour guide, Helmet, Insurance, Fuel
Exclusions: Lunch, Gloves and rain coats, Any type of mask or face shield for protection against coronavirus.
Reviewed By cusspvz
Me and my girlfriend did a Sete Cidades half day quad bike tour through off-roads around the Azore's lakes. It was splendid! We weren't as experienced with the quad bikes as Filipe, so he started with a lower pace and increased as we got more comfortable. We originally scheduled it to a Thursday morning, but due to the better weather conditions on Wednesday, he suggested us to reschedule it and I'm glad we did! The views were astonishing due to the good weather and Filipe told some really interesting tales and curious facts at the trip pauses. We really liked the experience and encourage others to give it a try! The gist of it: if you're planning to get into all the Sete Cidades viewpoints by car, this is definitely a better call! Jose
