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15 Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tours in São Miguel Worth Booking

38 tours  ·  from $40 a head

The 15 best sete cidades & lagoa do fogo tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste - Nossa Senhora da Paz and the view over Vila Franca do Campo
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São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste

1.São Miguel East Van Tour with Lunch: Furnas & Nordeste

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,210 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel’s east in a nine-seat van with an English-speaking guide such as João, Max, Cátia, or Hugo. Visit Furnas, taste mineral water, enjoy cozido cooked in volcanic ground, stop at waterfalls and coastal viewpoints, and choose an optional thermal soak.

“Had a terrific tour with a group of interesting folks and Daniel, an excellent guide who provided good island knowledge and a great sense of humor.”

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Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) - Muro das Nove Janelas adds a small historical stop
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Quad Biking – Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Take a quad from Fenais da Luz to Sete Cidades with guides such as Bruno or Filip. Ride coastal dirt roads, steep mountain tracks, and rally routes, stopping at Pico da Cruz, Cumeeiras, and the crater lakes. Expect 3 to 4 hours of active riding, changing weather, and wide island views.

“Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, this tour was so great! There so many amazing viewpoints and opportunities for unique photos. I would highly recommend bringing layers and gloves as the temperature and wind can drastically change as you gain altitude. We would 100% do this tour again!”

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Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included. - Sete Cidades brings scenery and village life together
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Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

3.Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel with a local guide such as Sergio, Eduardo, Mariano, or Daniel. Ride a Land Rover Defender along crater tracks, visit Sete Cidades, Muro das Nove Janelas, Pico da Barrosa, and Lagoa do Fogo, then sit down to a traditional lunch with drinks. Pickup is available from Ponta Delgada hotels.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! If you're coming to Sao Miguel, you have to book this. Our guide, Ricardo, was fantastic, this wasn't just a jeep tour, it was a proper guided experience about the Azores and Sao Miguel. He shared so much knowledge about the nature, plants, animals, food, and culture of the island. Another highlight was the restaurant, food and drinks were included, and the traditional dishes were incredibly delicious, with so much variety. And the wine... the wine was just perfect! If you want to truly see Sao Miguel and learn about it in depth, this is the tour to take. Highly recommended. Thank you, Ricardo! ☺️”

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Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour - High viewpoints and the changing weather
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Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 583 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join an English-speaking driver for a 3 to 4 hour 4x4 tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades. You will ride rough rim tracks, stop at viewpoints above the green and blue lakes, visit Igreja de São Nicolau, and return by hotel or cruise pickup. Guides such as Sergio, Ricardo, Rudy, Eduardo, and Mario are praised for local insight and easygoing service.

“Rodrigo was an excellent tour guide, you can tell he loves sharing the history and sites of his home. It was a fun and interesting tour.”

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São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch - Pico do Carvão opens the day with wide views
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São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

5.Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend eight hours touring São Miguel by van with guides such as Joaquim, Bruno, João, or Hugo. See Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito, and Santa Bárbara Beach, then enjoy a traditional lunch with drinks, dessert, coffee, and tea. Small groups, flexible weather planning, and hotel pickup make this a useful one-day introduction to the island.

“Our tour guide, Joao was excellent. He managed to take us to tour areas that are not accessible even with a private rent a car. I would strongly recommend this tour as one of your must see while in Sao Miguel.”

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Furnas: Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner - Leaving Ponta Delgada between 5:30 and 6:00 PM
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Furnas: Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

6.Furnas: Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 534 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

From Ponta Delgada, join a small group of up to eight for an evening in Furnas. Guides such as Paulo, Filipe, Eduardo, Rafael, and Hervé lead you to volcanic viewpoints, bubbling springs, and a traditional cozido dinner before a night soak at Poça da Dona Beija. Bring swimwear, a towel, and layers.

“Everything was great. Herve was fantastic. I am very grateful that you worked with us to change the date. It was greatly appreciated!!”

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Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour - The 8:45 pickup and small-group format
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Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour

7.Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend a full day exploring eastern São Miguel with a guide such as André, Mario, or Leandra. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, soak at Terra Nostra when available, see Furnas Lake and its steaming calderas, sample local foods, and finish at a pineapple plantation. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Our guide André brought us to visit amazing places and he was great and knowledgeable! We spent an amazing day exploring Furnas”

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Azores: Sete Cidades Scenic Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Pickup from Ponta Delgada and the short drive inland
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Azores: Sete Cidades Scenic Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada

8.Sete Cidades Scenic Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 450 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Ride a 4WD vehicle from Ponta Delgada into São Miguel’s volcanic highlands with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. See Sete Cidades, Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa de Santiago, and other crater lakes from mountain belvederes. Guides such as Rui, Hugo, Filipe, and André are noted for safe driving and lively island stories.

“Excellent 1/2 day tour. Our driver and guide (forgotten his name) was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend.”

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Sete Cidades: Half-Day ATV Quad Tour - Starting with safety at Fenais da Luz
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Sete Cidades: Half-Day ATV Quad Tour

9.Sete Cidades: Half-Day ATV Quad Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 3.5 - 6.5 hours · from $77

Take a guided ATV ride across São Miguel’s Sete Cidades area with English or Portuguese-speaking guides such as Filipe, Bruno, and Eduardo. Follow dirt tracks and public roads to Pico da Cruz, Vista da Rainha, Cerrado das Freiras, and the lakeside village. Expect changing weather, dust, mountain wind, and a real off-road ride.

“Our guide was very friendly, organized and polite. He made sure everyone was safe. He told interesting stories when we stopped and gave us photo opportunities. The sites were amazing and the ride was super fun!! Highly recommend!!”

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São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour & Lunch - From Ponta Delgada to Lagoa and the south coast
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São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour & Lunch

10.Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 330 reviews · from $85

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s south and east coasts, Furnas Lake, Pico do Ferro, and Europe’s only tea plantation. You’ll eat cozido cooked underground, sample local waters, and have time for an optional thermal bath. Guides such as Joaquim, José, Bruno, and Mario lead tours in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish.

“Our guide was fantastic. He knew everything, was funny and very friendly. Transport in the car was very pleasant and we were only a small group. We learned a lot of information and interesting things about the places we visited. We also tasted excellent cozido.”

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Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo - Entering Sete Cidades through the old waterworks
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Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo

11.Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 305 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

From Ponta Delgada, you’ll ride with a local guide such as Carlos, Miguel, Francisco, or Nuno through Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Expect crater lakes, rough mountain tracks, coastal viewpoints, a liqueur tasting, and a traditional Azorean lunch stop. The route changes with fog and rain, so bring comfortable clothes and flexible expectations.

“Carlos was a wonderful guide. He accommodated two different languages very well & told us great facts. The weather wasn’t possible to see Fogo but it was totally worth it.”

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Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour - Getting started at the ANC office
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Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour

12.Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 300 reviews · 3.5 - 7.5 hours · from $94

You drive around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades crater with a guide, stopping at Pico do Carvão, Lagoa do Canário, Grota do Inferno, Vista do Rei, and the volcanic lakes. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, with lunch included on full-day trips. Guides such as Filipe, Reuben, Louis, and Luis lead tours in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“I really enjoyed the whole day. We were very lucky with the weather so the views were amazing and our guide was very informative. One thing to note is that if it is dry weather, the off road tracks can be dusty with the quads. It would be good to bring sunglasses and maybe a scarf to cover your mouth just in case.”

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São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo - Inside the pineapple greenhouses
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São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

13.Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $82

Spend 8.5 hours exploring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada, with hotel pickup, a pineapple plantation, Sete Cidades, Ribeira Grande, Lagoa do Fogo, and a traditional lunch. English and Portuguese-speaking guides such as João, Rodrigo, and John are known for adjusting the route around fog and weather. Caldeira Velha is optional and costs extra.

“The guide, John was very knowledgeable and included explanations in both Portuguese and English for all of the guests. He was very helpful.”

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Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake - Finding the Blue Lake meeting point
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Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake

14.Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 223 reviews · 1 hour

Spend an hour in a double-seat kayak on Sete Cidades’ Blue Lake, with the option to paddle toward Green Lake. Azores For All provides the canoe, vest, flippers, and insurance. Staff members such as Luis and Alessandro have helped first-time paddlers get started, while the calm setting suits couples, families, and solo visitors.

“The meeting point was easy to find. We had one hour on the kayaks but were able to explore both lakes in less than that. So much fun and the views are stunning!”

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Sao Miguel: Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano - Starting with the right buggy and safety briefing
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Sao Miguel: Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano

15.Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Drive a two or four-seat buggy around Sete Cidades Volcano with guides such as Bruno, Filipe, and Philippe. The 3.5-hour route mixes paved roads, dirt tracks, rally trails, and high viewpoints over the crater lakes and ocean. Bring warm, waterproof layers, and remember that every driver needs a valid license.

“We rented a buggy. Amazing and wonderful adventure ♥️ A bit of adrenaline. Super guide with great knowledge. We felt very cared for. I recommend - don't think twice because it's a really sensational attraction 🚀”

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