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Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada

4.8 (77 reviews) · Ponta Delgada hotel or tourism office, São Miguel · Operator: INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS

  • 4.5 hours (approx.)
  • Groups up to 8
  • Offered in: Portuguese, Portuguese, English, English
  • Mobile ticket
  • Departures 09:00, daily

Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 10 best Sete Cidades tours, choice 9 of 10

I'd book this if price matters most. It starts at €40 per adult. The trip takes 4.5 hours. Pickup within Ponta Delgada is included.

The route includes the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. You also visit Vista do Rei. Escalvado gives you a view towards Mosteiros. Groups are limited to eight.

There's one departure at 09:00. Be ready 15 minutes before it. Lunch isn't included.

What’s included

  • Pick up at the Hotel or any other residential property situated inside the city of Ponta Delgada.
  • Local guide
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch

Meeting point

Meeting point

Meet in front of Posto de Turismo Ponta Delgada on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. Pickup is also available from accommodation anywhere within Ponta Delgada city.

Be ready 15 minutes before the 09:00 departure.

End point

The tour returns you to your pickup point or the tourism office.

Itinerary

  1. Ponta Delgada departure 25 min

    Join at your accommodation or the tourism office. The tour leaves at 09:00.

  2. Pico do Carvão and Lagoa do Canário

    Stop at Pico do Carvão for views across the island. Continue to Lagoa do Canário.

  3. Boca do Inferno and Vista do Rei

    Stop at the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. Continue to Vista do Rei.

  4. Cerrado das Freiras and Sete Cidades

    Stop at Cerrado das Freiras. Continue to Sete Cidades.

  5. Escalvado viewpoint 25 min

    Look towards Mosteiros and the lava delta.

  6. Return to Ponta Delgada 40 min

    Return to your original departure point.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. Later cancellations get no refund.

Know before you go

  • Pickup covers accommodation anywhere within Ponta Delgada city.
  • You can also meet in front of Posto de Turismo Ponta Delgada.
  • Be ready 15 minutes before departure.
  • Tickets cover ages 3 to 80.
  • Skip this trip if you're pregnant or have spinal or heart problems.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8 based on 77 reviews
5 stars 92% 71
4 stars 4% 3
3 stars 0% 0
2 stars 3% 2
1 star 1% 1

96% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 26 reviews on Viator (4.8) and 51 on Tripadvisor (4.8), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.

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From the INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS listing, with the operator’s captions.

Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada
Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada

From the operator

In INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS’s own words, from the listing.

Venturing towards the western side of the island, we'll treat our eyes to the most captivating and picturesque views that will take your breath away. Be amazed by the stunning display of the typical Azorean flora, where the Hydrangeas adorn the pathways of São Miguel Island. Our tour is not just limited to scenic views, as we'll take you to one of Portugal's 7 wonders, the majestic Sete Cidades. The journey continues with a stopover at various viewpoints, from the lofty Pico do Carvão to the awe-inspiring Escavaldo viewpoint.

From €40 per adult

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