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13 Best Ponta Delgada Tours In Portugal

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The 13 most popular ponta delgada tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.

13 Best Ponta Delgada Tours In Portugal

São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch

São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch - The 9:00 AM Start and How Pickup Shapes Your Day

1.São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch

Most Popular★ 5.0

A small-group West São Miguel day hitting Sete Cidades viewpoints, crater lakes, cliffs, and Mosteiros pools with lunch and hotel pickup.

“This tour was amazing. It took us to some of the most beautiful places in São Miguel. The tour guide, Daniel was extremely informative, kind, and an excellent driver. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone. What a fantastic way to see São Miguel.”

1,605 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $90.70by Pure Azores

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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - How the Canyon Course Works: Scrambling Down a Water Playground

2.Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande

★ 5.0

Ribeira Grande canyoning in Portugal with disinfected gear, rappels and optional jumps, small groups, and year-round fun near Ponta Delgada.

“This was a great introduction into canyoning. It was gorgeous. The guides provided extra information about the area and the canyon as we made our way down river.”

965 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $90.70by Azorean Active Blueberry

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Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores - O Principe dos Queijos: cheese tasting that teaches you what to notice

3.Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

★ 5.0

Small-group Azores food walk in Ponta Delgada with market tastings, cheeses, local sweets, and town history. 3.5 hours, English.

“They did a great job, considering one of the stops was not ready for us. The food was delicious at all the stops. The guys were very accommodating to everyone's needs. They did well with their own food prep.”

884 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $139.07by Azores Food Tours - by Hungry Whales

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Quad Biking – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) - Pico da Cruz (845 m): The Viewpoint That Makes the Climb Worth It

4.Quad Biking – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

★ 5.0

Quad bike through Sete Cidades from the North Coast, with crater viewpoints, off-road trails, and expert guides for a half-day adventure.

“The trip was 3.5 hours, all on ATV. The host gave a quick rundown of how to drive the ATV, and then off we went. There was 25 people in the group, with about 10 ATVs. This is a must do to see Sete Cidades from a unique perspective!”

883 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $82.53by Azores Outdoor Activities

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Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada - The route game: southern coast observation points where sightings concentrate

5.Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

★ 4.5

Open-boat whale and dolphin watching from Ponta Delgada with marine biologists, flexible departures, and a full-refund if no cetaceans show.

“A wonderful experience! We were originally scheduled for Monday, but the weather wasn’t good so they rebooked us to the tour on Tuesday. This may be the “off-season” for whale watching, but we saw some majestic animals- common dolphins, pilot dolphins, and even a sperm whale. My only recommendation is that it can be rough…”

740 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $78.60by Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A.

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Canyoning Experience – half day

Canyoning Experience - half day - The half-day flow: hike up, technical briefings, then obstacle time

6.Canyoning Experience – half day

★ 5.0

Half-day canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park: small-group jumps, slides, rappels up to 15m optional, gear and media included.

“Absolutely awesome experience! Thomas and Alberto ( hope I spelled their names correctly) were great. These two young men modeled great customer service and made the adventure exciting fun and safe. My husband and I are just months away from 60 and we can check this adventure on our bucket list. Thanks gentlemen for a…”

636 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $98.26by Azores Adventure Islands

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Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour - Stop 1: Caldeira das Sete Cidades and the rim drive

7.Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

★ 5.0

Jeep safari around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades crater with scenic rim roads, two lake viewpoints, and smooth pickup from Ponta Delgada.

“This jeep trip was a highlight of our week in Sao Miguel. Our driver Marcio was very accommodating making sure we saw the best of Sete Cidades when the skies were clear. He took us to the highest points and look-outs reachable by jeep.”

583 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $58.05by Greenzone, Animation Turistica Lda.

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Side by Side Tour – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) - Before You Go: License, What to Wear, and the Dust Reality

8-Hour Private Tour in 4×4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada

8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada - The day starts with pickup, then you steer

9.8-Hour Private Tour in 4×4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada

★ 5.0

An 8-hour private 4x4 tour from Ponta Delgada. Get pickup, a flexible plan, and off-road Azores viewpoints with an expert guide.

“We 100% recommend this tour. Telmo was an expert on the Açores, and with enthusiasm and pride shared his knowledge. Telmo’s knowledge was not only from growing up on the island, but from research into the commercial and governmental programs to optimize the tourist experience. He knew the sites and parks, traditions and festivals, restaurants…”

292 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $375.05by T4W

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Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations - Caldeira das Furnas: hot springs plus food cooked below ground

10.Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

★ 5.0

A small-group São Miguel day in Furnas: volcano hot springs, Gorreana tea, Terra Nostra soak time, pineapple farm, and big views.

“Really liked the hot springs, but wish we would have been given more instructions on how to use the lockers. Lunch was great at Tony's in Furnas. I also had sent a message through Viator to the tour operator and it was never answered.”

161 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $78.64by Azorean Tales

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E-bike Sete Cidades- “All Mountain” bike program

E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program - Price and value: what $90.70 buys you in Sete Cidades

11.E-bike Sete Cidades- “All Mountain” bike program

★ 5.0

Small-group e-bike tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada: crater rim views, green and blue lakes, village stops. Bikes and gear included.

“Loved the adventure! Nuno and Mark, an intern from Spain were awesome! This is not your dad’s tour. The trails were about a 4-5 on a scale of 10. Great downhills and turns. It rained HARD, but it was great! Fun, fun, fun! If you’re lucky you will have rain too. I could have canceled…”

126 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $90.70by Azores Adventure Islands

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Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day

Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day - The ride pace: half day means frequent stops

12.Quad /2pax – Off-road Excursion – Sete Cidades – Half Day

★ 4.5

Half-day quad off-road tour to Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada, with guide, helmet, fuel, insurance, and crater views in a small group.

“Experience was excellent for all 5 of us - 3 had never driven an ATV before and felt comfortable right away - guide, Ruben, was fun and kept everyone together for the duration of the excursion. Saw incredible views on this spectacular island. Highlight of our trip! Highly recommend for anyone that's feeling a titch…”

102 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $84.66by ANC Azores Holidays

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Buggy Off-Road Excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades – HD

Buggy Off-Road Excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades - HD - Price and Inclusions: What Your $96.54 Buys

13.Buggy Off-Road Excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades – HD

★ 4.5

Buggy off-road from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades with helmets, top lake viewpoints, and shared driving for a fast 3–4 hours.

“It was a beautiful experience, and everyone that comes to visit the Island should definitely do this, the places they bring you to are beautiful and amazing. It is very fun to ride the quad and the buggy. Thanks again for this beautiful experience we had. See you next time!”

87 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $96.54by ANC Azores Holidays

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