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Ponta Delgada (Azores) Shore Excursions

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Top-Rated Ponta Delgada Shore Excursions

Ships dock on the waterfront of Ponta Delgada, the main town on São Miguel, steps from its black-and-white stone streets and city gates. Island excursions visit the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, the hot springs and steaming fumaroles of Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo and tea plantations on the north coast, and whale-watching boats leave from the marina.

Sao Miguel West Van Tour Sete Cidades and Fogo Lake plus LunchViator
Sao Miguel West Van Tour Sete Cidades and Fogo Lake plus Lunch
★ 5 (1,827 reviews) · 8 hr
From$96
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Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep TourViator
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour
★ 5 (677 reviews) · 3 hr
From$54
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Volcano of Sete Cidades Private TourViator
Volcano of Sete Cidades Private Tour
★ 5 (41 reviews) · 5 hr
From$136
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Half-Day Tour of the Seven Cities on San Miguel IslandViator
Half-Day Tour of the Seven Cities on San Miguel Island
★ 5 (26 reviews) · 3.5 hr
From$62
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Private Tours Best spots (views) in Sāo Miguel IslandViator
Private Tours Best spots (views) in Sāo Miguel Island
★ 5 (20 reviews) · 6 hr
From$544
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Private Full Day Tour Furnas Lake & Hot SpringsViator
Private Full Day Tour Furnas Lake & Hot Springs
★ 5 (19 reviews) · 7 hr
From$255
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Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour - Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)Viator
Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour - Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)
★ 5 (17 reviews) · 8 hr
From$339
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Half Day Sete Cidades (West side of the Island)Viator
Half Day Sete Cidades (West side of the Island)
★ 5 (13 reviews) · 4 hr
From$51
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Natural Monument Old CaldeiraViator
Natural Monument Old Caldeira
★ 5 (12 reviews) · 8 hr
From$147
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Private Lagoon of Fire and Furnas TourViator
Private Lagoon of Fire and Furnas Tour
★ 5 (10 reviews) · 5 hr
From$102
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Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at MosteirosViator
Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros
★ 5 (10 reviews) · 7 hr
From$340
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Sanguinho hike, Salto do Prego Waterfall and Furnas hotspringsViator
Sanguinho hike, Salto do Prego Waterfall and Furnas hotsprings
★ 5 (8 reviews) · 7 hr
From$85
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Shore Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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