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10 best Sete Cidades tours

Viator lists 18 Sete Cidades tours. I compared them by reviews, ratings and what's included. These are my 10. Details checked · edited by Roman Antonov

Hydrangeas above the Sete Cidades lakes

For a full day with lunch, I'd book Pure Azores' Sete Cidades van tour. The adult ticket starts at €85. You also visit Lagoa do Fogo.

For a half day, I'd book Greenzone, Animation Turistica's jeep tour. The adult ticket starts at €48. To drive a quad, I'd pick Azores Outdoor Activities' quad tour. Sharing a quad starts at €79 per adult.

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Ten tours, in page order. Prices are per adult in EUR, the lowest listed. Details checked .
Tour Departs from Group limit From price Duration Departures (local time) Rating
01 Pure Azores west van tour with lunch São Miguel West Van Tour: Sete Cidades & Fogo Lake + Lunch São Miguel Ponta Delgada and Lagoa pickup up to 56 €85 per adult 8 hours 09:00 5.0 (1,799 reviews)
02 Greenzone, Animation Turistica half day by jeep Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour São Miguel Ponta Delgada hotel or cruise terminal pickup up to 50 €48 per adult 3 to 4 hours 09:00 5.0 (671 reviews)
03 Azores Outdoor Activities quad and buggy tour Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) São Miguel Fenais da Luz up to 18 €79 per adult 3 to 4 hours 09:00, 14:00 4.9 (939 reviews)
04 Greenzone, Animation Turistica full day by jeep Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included São Miguel Ponta Delgada hotel or cruise terminal pickup up to 50 €90 per adult 8 hours 09:00 5.0 (744 reviews)
05 T4W half day by jeep Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades São Miguel Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa pickup up to 6 €45 per adult 4 hours 09:00, 14:00 4.9 (85 reviews)
06 Azores Adventure Islands Sete Cidades e-bike ride E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program São Miguel Sete Cidades car park up to 8 €75 per adult 3 to 4 hours 09:30, 13:30 4.9 (148 reviews)
07 4x4 Azores Sete Cidades buggy tour Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure São Miguel Pico da Pedra private tour €79 per adult 3.5 hours 08:30, 13:30 5.0 (164 reviews)
08 Green Visions Tours west tour with lunch Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour) São Miguel Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande pickup up to 40 €80 per adult 8 hours 09:00 4.9 (165 reviews)
09 INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS Sete Cidades Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada São Miguel Ponta Delgada hotel or tourism office up to 8 €40 per adult 4.5 hours 09:00 4.8 (77 reviews)
10 São Miguel Exclusive Tours private Sete Cidades Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour São Miguel Accommodation within 15 km of Ponta Delgada private tour €160 per adult 3 to 4 hours 09:00, 14:00 5.0 (49 reviews)

Group limit is the most people the operator takes on one departure. Times are the usual timetable. All ten tours give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

Four main choices: van, jeep and quad

São Miguel West Van Tour: Sete Cidades & Fogo Lake + Lunch

5.0 (1,799 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to 56 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada and Lagoa pickup

I'd book this if you want lunch and the Boca do Inferno walk. It has the most reviews of these ten tours.

Travel by electric van to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. You walk to Boca do Inferno. Lunch is included.

The trade-off. The Boca do Inferno walk takes about 20 minutes each way. The walk may be unsuitable if you have limited mobility.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

  • Pickup covers selected hotels and meeting points in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa.
  • Be ready at your pickup point by 09:00.
  • Pickups can take up to 20 minutes.
  • Infant seats are available.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour

5.0 (671 reviews)

São Miguel 3 to 4 hours · groups up to 50 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotel or cruise terminal pickup

I'd book this if you want dirt tracks in a half day.

A jeep follows dirt tracks around the Sete Cidades crater rim. You stop in the village by São Nicolau church. You see both lakes from the bridge.

The trade-off. Groups can reach fifty people. Food and drinks aren't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

  • The tour leaves at 09:00.
  • Pickup covers most hotels in Ponta Delgada.
  • Meet at Hotel Marina Atlantico if you're staying outside Ponta Delgada.
  • Children must travel with an adult.
  • Skip this trip if you have a spinal injury.
  • A smaller SUV may replace the Land Rover.

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

4.9 (939 reviews)

São Miguel 3 to 4 hours · groups up to 18 · departures 09:00, 14:00 · Fenais da Luz

I'd book this if you already know how to drive a quad. You need a moderate level of fitness.

Choose a quad or buggy from Fenais da Luz. You follow coastal dirt roads before climbing to Pico da Cruz. There is a stop at Miradouro das Cumeeiras.

The trade-off. There is no hotel pickup. Gloves and raincoats aren't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

  • Departures are at 09:00 and 14:00.
  • Drivers need a driving licence.
  • Tickets cover ages 18 to 88.
  • Quad drivers need previous experience.
  • Bring a warm coat and raincoat.
  • Skip this trip if you're pregnant or have spinal or heart problems.

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

5.0 (744 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to 50 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotel or cruise terminal pickup

I'd book this if you want crater tracks and Lagoa do Fogo. Lunch is already arranged.

A jeep takes you to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Stops include the crater rim and Pico da Barrosa. Lunch comes with drinks.

The trade-off. Groups can reach fifty people. A smaller SUV may replace the Land Rover.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

  • The tour leaves at 09:00.
  • Give your Ponta Delgada hotel name when booking.
  • Cruise pickup is at the Portas do Mar terminal.
  • Cruise passengers must give their ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and reboarding time when booking.
  • Request a vegetarian meal when booking.
  • Infant seats are available.

Six alternatives: jeep, e-bike, buggy, minivan and private

Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades

4.9 (85 reviews)

São Miguel 4 hours · groups up to 6 · departures 09:00, 14:00 · Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa pickup

Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades

I'd book this if you want fewer people on a jeep trip. Groups are limited to six.

A jeep follows dirt roads through the crater. You visit the lakes and Sete Cidades village. The trip takes 4 hours.

E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program

4.9 (148 reviews)

São Miguel 3 to 4 hours · groups up to 8 · departures 09:30, 13:30 · Sete Cidades car park

E-bike Sete Cidades- "All Mountain" bike program

I'd book this if you want to pedal between viewpoints. Groups are limited to eight.

Ride an e-bike around the Sete Cidades crater rim. You descend to the village and the lakes. The motor helps on the climb back.

Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure

5.0 (164 reviews)

São Miguel 3.5 hours · private tour · departures 08:30, 13:30 · Pico da Pedra

Buggy Tour Sete Cidades Volcano Off-Road Adventure

I'd book this if you want a buggy with four seats. Children aged 6 to 12 pay €50 on that option.

This private buggy tour follows roads and dirt tracks from Pico da Pedra. You stop at Miradouro das Cumeeiras above the lakes. The trip takes 3.5 hours.

Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour)

4.9 (165 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to 40 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira Grande pickup

Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour With Lunch (West Tour)

I'd book this if you're travelling with young children. Infants aged 0 to 5 travel free.

A minivan takes you to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. There is a stop at Salto do Cabrito waterfall. You also visit Santa Bárbara beach.

Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada

4.8 (77 reviews)

São Miguel 4.5 hours · groups up to 8 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotel or tourism office

Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada

I'd book this if price matters most. The adult ticket starts at €40.

This shared tour visits Boca do Inferno and Vista do Rei. You also stop at Escalvado for views towards Mosteiros. The trip takes 4.5 hours.

Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour

5.0 (49 reviews)

São Miguel 3 to 4 hours · private tour · departures 09:00, 14:00 · Accommodation within 15 km of Ponta Delgada

Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour

I'd book this if you want a flexible private outing. You can request a different start time.

Private transport links the Arruda Pineapple Plantation and Sete Cidades. You stop at Vista do Rei above the lakes. The itinerary and schedule are flexible.

Before you book

How much do Sete Cidades tours cost?

Adult starting prices range from €40 to €160. INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS is the cheapest, at €40 per adult. Pure Azores costs from €85 per adult with lunch. São Miguel Exclusive Tours costs from €160 per person for the private half day.

Should I choose a Sete Cidades jeep, quad or buggy tour?

Choose Greenzone, Animation Turistica's jeep if you want someone else to drive. The half day costs from €48 per adult. Azores Outdoor Activities starts at €79 per adult sharing a quad, with a driving licence and experience required for drivers. 4x4 Azores offers buggies with two or four seats from €79 per adult.

How long do Sete Cidades tours take?

Allow 3 to 4.5 hours for a half day. The full days with Pure Azores and Green Visions Tours take 8 hours. Greenzone, Animation Turistica's full day also takes 8 hours. All three full days leave at 09:00.

Which Sete Cidades tours include pickup in Ponta Delgada?

Pure Azores includes pickup from selected hotels and meeting points in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa. INTO THE WILD AZORES TOURS collects from accommodation anywhere within Ponta Delgada city. São Miguel Exclusive Tours collects within 15 km of Ponta Delgada. The quad, e-bike and buggy tours require you to reach their meeting points.

Can children join Sete Cidades tours?

Green Visions Tours takes infants aged 0 to 5 free. Children aged 6 to 12 pay €65 on its full day. 4x4 Azores charges €50 for ages 6 to 12 in the buggy with four seats. Azores Outdoor Activities' tickets cover ages 18 to 88.

Is there a Sete Cidades tour for cruise passengers?

iGoAzores offers a cruise excursion from €46 per adult. It takes 3 to 4 hours. The start time adjusts to your ship's arrival and disembarkation. If your ship docks at the commercial harbour, meet at the shuttle stop.

Can I cancel a Sete Cidades tour for a refund?

All ten choices give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. The same rule applies to iGoAzores and the Greenzone, Animation Turistica minivan.

Other formats

iGoAzores serves cruise passengers, so I've kept it separate. The Greenzone, Animation Turistica minivan has the fewest reviews here.

Cruise Travellers: Sete Cidades Volcano, The Blue & Green Lake

4.6 (70 reviews)

São Miguel 3 to 4 hours · groups up to 33 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada cruise terminal or shuttle stop

Cruise Travellers: Sete Cidades Volcano, The Blue & Green Lake

This shore excursion visits Sete Cidades and a pineapple plantation. You stop at Vista do Rei above the lakes. The start time adjusts to your ship's arrival.

Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour

4.8 (45 reviews)

São Miguel 3.5 hours · groups up to 21 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotel or cruise terminal pickup

Half Day Sete Cidades Crater Minivan Tour

An air-conditioned minivan takes you to Vista do Rei. You stop in Sete Cidades village by São Nicolau church. The trip takes 3.5 hours.

Roman Antonov, editor

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