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The 15 most popular azores tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
1-hour small-group boat tour around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo with cave views, optional snorkeling, and free gear for $24.
“The snorkeling was wonderful! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly”
1-hour electric e-boat around Vila Franca Islet with a biologist guide, volcanic geology stories, and wildlife spotting in São Miguel.
“The tour was good, but for me, speaking Portuguese, it was a little difficult to understand all the information given in English. However, the instructor was very friendly and attentive.”
Buggy the crater rim on São Miguel and learn Sete Cidades history with Pedro. Small-group 4-hour ride with views and adrenaline.
“The activity was very well planned and we really enjoyed it! Pedro was really knowledgable and friendly and he answered any questions we had. We went over and above to make the activity a memorable one. We couldn't recommend it enough. Being a small group was also a plus.”
Full-day small-group tour on São Miguel’s East side: Furnas geothermal sights, Gorreana tea tasting, Nordeste waterfalls, and optional Cozido lunch.
“Carlos was an amazing guide, not only very informative but very interactive, a lot of fun!”
Visit Herdade do Ananás in Ponta Delgada for a pineapple greenhouse tour, bio pineapple wine tasting, and Azorean cheese pairing.
“the guide was very knowledgeable. the wine is unique and fabulous! great tour. so glad we did it.”
Rent a sit-on-top kayak in Vila Franca do Campo and paddle the Atlantic and islet coast at your own pace, choose 2–6 hours.
“Très amusant. En 2 heures nous avons eu amplement le temps de faire 2 fois le tour de l’île.”
Four hours of waterfall canyoning at Salto do Cabrito near Ribeira Grande: rappels, optional zip-line, jumps, and clear safety guidance.
“Our guides Inés and Rodrigo were amazing. We had so much fun and felt very safe. You can jump from a couple of waterfalls if you like but its NOT a must. We would recommend the tour to everyone! Thank you for the great tour guys.”
Biologist-led Lagoa do Fogo crater views and Caldeira Velha hot springs on São Miguel. Small group, 4 hours, $56.
“It was a good mini tour of the central part of the island and Alex was a good guide with lots of local knowledge. The hot spring baths were great fun. James & Dominique”
4WD jeep tour from Ponta Delgada to Lagoa do Fogo, geothermal caldeiras, Salto do Cabrito waterfall, and Ribeira Grande liqueurs.
“Excellent experience with breathtaking views and sites. Our guide, Felipe, was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, which only added to the fantastic experience. Definitely a must-do for any Sao Miguel visiter.”
Ride buggy or quad through Sete Cidades crater in São Miguel for $81, with helmet, viewpoint entry, and guide stories in 4 hours.
“It was so much fun! My husband and I shared a quad and it was comfortable for the 2 of us. We saw so many great sights and our awesome guide, Tiago, was very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this!”
Full-day small-group guided tour of Flores: coastal miradouros, lagoons, waterfalls, and lunch with pickup. English-speaking.
“Our tour guide Francisco was awesome! We loved hearing about the history and he was so much fun. Highly recommend this tour!”
Small-group full day on São Miguel: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito, scenic viewpoints, and lunch with 7/9am pickup.
“Excellent! Filipe was an excellent guide, so knowledgeable and so welcoming. We saw so many sites, never felt rushed. Lunch was an incredible assortment of options of a buffet, topped off with a wonderful dessert.”
3-hour sea-only boat cruise from Horta to Capelinhos volcano in the Azores, with grottoes, cliffs, wildlife chances, and a top guide.
“Incredible experience to see and understand the island of faial from the sea side. Highly recommended !!”
Private 4-hour São Jorge panoramic tour with forest viewpoints, optional cheese stop, and dramatic fajã views from above—no descent.
“Spaziergang durch die Fajas Ribeira Seca”
A small-group 7-hour São Jorge tour with forests, fajãs, cheese tasting, and Europe’s first coffee plantation, plus top viewpoints.
“José picked us up at our hotel, and we were lucky to be the only couple on the tour — it felt private and personal. Despite some areas being closed due to landslides, he filled our day with stunning waterfalls, volcanic sites, and hidden gems only a local like him would know. We did light…”
