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15 Tours in the Azores Worth Booking

44 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tours in the Azores justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Pico Island: Whale Watching Experience from Lajes - Starting at Lajes do Pico harbor
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Pico Island: Whale Watching Experience from Lajes

1.Whale Watching Experience from Lajes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 492 reviews · from $68Our pick

From Lajes do Pico, you’ll ride a fast zodiac with marine biologist guides such as Nadja, Nadia, or Lynn, depending on the day. Expect a short briefing, about 2 hours 45 minutes at sea, and a careful search for sperm whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds. The crew keeps a respectful distance and provides rain gear when needed.

“Highly recommended! Awesome boat, we saw 4 types of dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales. The guide knew everything there is to know about marine life, since these people are marine bioligists who also do research. Long story short; if you are looking for the right people to do a whale watching tour with; pick these.”

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Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo - Finding Vila Watersports Center at the marina
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Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

2.Islet Tour- Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 471 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Join Vila Watersports Center for a one-hour boat tour around Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo. Guides such as Pedro and Carlos explain the volcanic islet, caves, wildlife, and sports history. You stay aboard, then may swim or snorkel with included gear. Groups are limited to 10, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish available.

“This is very-very good value for money! Extremely friendly staff and the island is beautiful. Suggest to try!”

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Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour - Algar do Carvão: the unforgettable volcanic chimney
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Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

3.Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 305 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $53

Ride from your Terceira accommodation into the Guilherme Moniz volcano area with guides such as Bernardo, Dora, Carolina, or Antonio. Expect Algar do Carvão when open, Furnas do Enxofre, Gruta do Natal, or a restricted lava tube during the closure. Cave tickets cost extra.

“We had an amazing time, the guide Bernardo took a lot of time with us and also told us a lot about the island and the people of Terceira in general. The Cave exploration war quite a special experience. We can only recommend the tour!”

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Azores: Terceira Island Full-Day Tour - Monte Brasil gives you the first wide view
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Azores: Terceira Island Full-Day Tour

4.Terceira Island Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Travel around Terceira in a van with a guide such as Rafaela, Elizabeth, Elisabete, or Honorio. Visit Monte Brasil, Praia da Vitória, Serra do Cume, Biscoitos, and Algar do Carvão or Gruta do Natal, then share a traditional lunch featuring Alcatra beef stew. Groups are limited to eight.

“Very interesting tour! We visited a lot of wonderful places, very convenient pick up, very delicious lunch! Thank you Elisabete for such a comfortable trip! Highly recommended!”

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Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour - The Cabras Islets add a coastal pause
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Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour

5.Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · from $174Top rated

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Terceira with local guide Antonio Silva, who can shape the day around your interests. Visit volcanic sites, Angra do Heroísmo, Praia da Vitória, natural pools, churches, and island viewpoints in a private air-conditioned minivan. Pickup is available, and your guide can help arrange a local lunch.

“Antonio is the best! He is super friendly, knowledgable, kind, thoughtful, funny, personable, and accommodating. You will NOT have a better experience on this island. Skip the touristy stuff from a cruise line and book him. Skip trying to figure it out all on your own and book him! Could not be happier with our day on the island. THANKS YOU!!”

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Horta: University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip - Leaving Horta Marina in a 16-person RIB
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Horta: University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip

6.Horta: University Startup Whale and Dolphin RIB Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

From Horta Marina, you’ll join a marine researcher on a three-hour RIB expedition guided by land-based whale spotters. Expect a safety briefing, waterproof clothing, fast runs across open water, and careful wildlife watching. Sperm whales and resident dolphins are possible year-round, while spring and summer can bring blue, fin, sei, humpback, and Bryde’s whales.

“Wonderful in every way. Knowledgeable guide with a kind and caring manner. We traveled out from the harbor in a high-speed Zodiac boat; it carried about 12 of us - better than the best Disney ride! The captain brought us right alongside packs of Dolphins frolicking in the waves - you could almost see them smiling at us. Two loggerhead sea turtles were a plus - did you know they were born in Florida? Highly recommended.”

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Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture - Flamengos and the road into the Caldeira
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Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture

7.Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Faial with a local guide such as Ramiro, visiting the Caldeira, Capelinhos, Porto do Comprido, Praia do Almoxarife, and scenic viewpoints. Pickup, transport, water, and bilingual guiding are included. Choose a tour with lunch, without lunch, or a private format.

“Excellent guide Ramiro Paz who was knowledgeable, considerate and adjusted the itinerary to suit the variable weather conditions. Volcano venue at Capelhinos well worth a visit.”

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Ponta Delgada: São Miguel Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades - Starting at R. do Paim 155
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Ponta Delgada: São Miguel Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades

8.São Miguel Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Drive a buggy from Ponta Delgada around São Miguel’s Sete Cidades volcano. Guide Pedro leads a small group along coastal roads, dirt trails, crater viewpoints, an old aqueduct, and the Muro das Nove Janelas. Expect four hours of scenery, local history, mild off-road thrills, wind, dust, and changing weather. A valid driving license is required.

“Pedro was amazing. He took the time to really give us the history of the island and give us time to truly ingest the views. We also lucked out and were the only ones in his tour that day.”

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Faial Island: Half Day Tour - Espalamaca opens with broad views
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Faial Island: Half Day Tour

9.Faial Island: Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 181 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

See Faial’s main sights in four hours with a local English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. The route includes Espalamaca, Caldeira, the central area, North Beach, Capelinhos Volcano, and Monte da Guia. Hotel pickup, drop-off, insurance, and drinks are included, with groups limited to eight people.

“My friend and I booked this tour very late: at 10 am at the day of the tour (the tour started at 2pm), but we are very happy we still managed to get on this tour! We were only visiting Faial for 1 day, so we knew we wouldn't be able to see everything. This tour is perfect to see the highlights, especially if you don't have your own transportation on the island. We were the only 2 people attending the tour and our guide Victor was wonderful. He obviously has a lot of knowledge about the island and stopped in many spots so we could take pictures. He picked…”

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Terceira Island: Caves and Craters Tour - Serra do Cume gives you the big picture
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Terceira Island: Caves and Craters Tour

10.Terceira Island: Caves and Craters Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 169 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Spend four hours exploring Terceira’s volcanic center with a multilingual guide such as Elisabete, Rafaela, or Alex. See Serra do Cume, walk through Gruta do Natal, visit Furnas do Enxofre, stop at Biscoitos pools, and, when open, enter Algar do Carvão. Pickup is included from Angra do Heroísmo or Praia da Vitória.

“Rafaela was a great and patient guide and we enjoyed her tour a lot!”

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Boat Trip to Corvo and Island Sightseeing Tour - Galo Cave and the Flores coast come first
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Boat Trip to Corvo and Island Sightseeing Tour

11.Boat Trip to Corvo and Island Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 141 reviews · from $49

Meet skipper Hugo Costa beside the black MERO boat in Santa Cruz and cruise from Flores to Corvo. The route includes caves, waterfalls, and possible dolphins or whales, followed by five hours on Corvo for the Caldeirão crater and village. A local taxi to the crater and lunch cost extra.

“It was a great and memorable experience!The view was stunning, Hugo was super friendly and fun. We went to see some caves and waterfalls around Flores Island, then headed to Corvo, where a driver was waiting for us to drive us up (pick cash, 10 Euros per person for the driver). We hiked up and down the volcano crater (dress good shoes for that), the views were amazing! Afterwards the driver gave us a tour in the village and let us in front of the restaurant (the food was great and accessible). Afterwards we walked back to boat to the boat and came back to Flores. I super recommend this…”

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Ponta Delgada: Pineapple wine tasting and pineapple tour - Inside the glass greenhouses
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Ponta Delgada: Pineapple wine tasting and pineapple tour

12.Pineapple wine tasting and pineapple tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

At Herdade do Ananás, a private English or Portuguese tour takes you through working pineapple greenhouses in São Miguel. Guides such as Edgar, Juan, Miguel, and Nicole explain the crop’s story and careful production. Finish with a bottle of pineapple wine, Azorean cheese, bread, and preserves in the garden.

“Great tour of the pineapple plantation and insight on how it all works. Nice pineapple wine and amazing jam which are produced right there!”

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Tours on Pico Island - Cultural and Natural Landscape - Lagoa do Capitão and Pico’s interior
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Tours on Pico Island – Cultural and Natural Landscape

13.Tours on Pico Island – Cultural and Natural Landscape

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $111

Explore Pico Island with Norberto of Lavafaces Azores Experience Tours in a small group of up to eight. The 8.5-hour route links Madalena, São Roque do Pico, and Lajes do Pico with Lagoa do Capitão, UNESCO-listed vineyards, lava fields, Cachorro, Lajido, and the Whaling Museum. Hotel and ferry-area pickup, transport, entry fees, and guiding are included.

“I had a very pleasant day with Norberto and the other group members. I learned and saw a lot of the island and can fully recommend this tour. Thanks again!”

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Furnas: Volcano Crater, Lake, Tea Plantation, and Waterfall - Starting along São Miguel’s north coast
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Furnas: Volcano Crater, Lake, Tea Plantation, and Waterfall

14.Furnas: Volcano Crater, Lake, Tea Plantation, and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · from $78

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s eastern side with guides such as João, Andrea, Diogo, or Diego. Visit Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas Lake, volcanic springs, and Vila Franca do Campo. Add lunch for Cozido das Furnas, or bring swimwear for the optional thermal pool.

“This trip was amazing. We saw many beautiful places and had an amazing time. Joao is both amazing guide and great guy. Id you wanna go to Furnas - only with Joao!!!”

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Terceira: Buggy Tour 4x4 West Side Azores Retreat - Meeting at Pico da Vigia in Santa Barbara
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Terceira: Buggy Tour 4×4 West Side Azores Retreat

15.Buggy Tour 4×4 West Side Azores Retreat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 2.5 hours

Take the wheel of an automatic side-by-side 4x4 buggy at Pico da Vigia and follow a guide through Terceira’s west side. Expect a mix of roads, gravel, forest tracks, rocks, mud, farms, and wide views. Bring a friend, wear clothes that can get dirty, and pack a jacket for cooler, wet stretches.

“The best thing to do in Terceira ! takes you through the woods too.”

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