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Yoojin_K, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful tuk...
We had a wonderful tuk tuk experience with a kind and accommodating local guide Tomas! We enjoyed getting some history behind the Azores and the sites around Ponta Delgada that we would have missed otherwise. Thank you Tomas for a fantastic introduction to Ponta Delgada!
Karen_S, Jul 2026
Take the tour with Flavio!
The tour is great! Four hours after we landed in São Miguel, we had already been to a pineapple plantation, gorgeous ocean views and crater lakes...and we still had two hours to go!! Flavio was an excellent tour guide who navigated the roads well and gave us plenty of time to see everything we wanted to see. He knew all the information he needed to know for the tour, and we asked a lot more questions about the island, economy, people, tourism, etc. He had a great sense of humor and made the tour fun. There were three of us on our tour and we absolutely would do it again!
CheeHaur_W, Jun 2026
A truly wonderful...
A truly wonderful experience, I would assert. The tour guide, Fred, was amiable, and the entire excursion was relaxed and adaptable. Despite encountering some challenges midway, he assisted us in navigating them, for which I am genuinely grateful for his backing.
Julie_M, Jun 2026
Fun experience
The buggy ride was really fun and we ended up seeing several amazing view points even though we couldn’t see the blue and green lakes from the viewpoints as there was too much fog. We did get to ride around them on a trail and it was beautiful. The guide was really good and patient with the group. It was an amazing experience.
Lauren_W, May 2026
Great family tour!
We had such an amazing tour with Delfim! We were traveling on a cruise and only had the day in Ponta Delgada and this tour was perfect for us and our 4 year old. He was very friendly, had great conversation, and was very knowledgeable about the island. It was nice to have the flexibility to choose what we wanted to see and also have him take us around to hidden gems. Highly recommend this tour!
Robert_B, May 2026
Spectacular day
This private tour was perfect for my husband and me. Upon meeting at the cruise port Tiego informed us the weather would be very foggy at Sete Cidades and we would be unable to see/appreciate anything on that side of the island. He suggested an alternate tour and we went with that. It did not disappoint!
We drove north stopping stopping at scenic overlooks, at a local bakery for pastries, and then at the only tea plantation/working tea factory in Europe. We continued to the Furnas Valley where we were able to lean and appreciate the Azores volcanic activity. Fascinating! Since we were unable to eat at the family restaurant Tiego reserved a table at a restaurant where we had the famous Cozido à Portuguesa - hearty and and delicious! Tiego was very personable and full of information. He also took us to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz - tour buses are unable to reach this place (wink!)
We highly recommend this tour. Will use again on our next trip to the Azores.
Vicky_W, May 2026
Wonderful time spent in the Azores - Ponta Delgada
We had Tiago as our host for this tour. We had a little bit of a delay in the start as Viator had given Tiago the wrong pickup but Tiago quickly messaged and remedied the problem. We were then off for a great 5 hour tour and had a wonderful time. Tiago was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of facts about the Azores and the history. We were able to see everything that was on the tour and spent a good amount of time in the Thermal Baths. Great Job Tiago.
Kyle_M, Mar 2026
Wonderful day on Sao Miguel
Pur time with Luis was wonderful. He took us to beautiful areas on the island. Some of the areas needed a 4x4, so it was great to have those available. He asked us what we wanted to see and customized the day to us. He has a great knowledge of the island, not only places to visit but also the history. He was fun and pleasant. We would highly recommend Luis.
Judy_E, Mar 2026
Great half day tour of the west end of the island
Great overall tour of the west end of the island. Felipe was an excellent guide. Was easy to find him and communication was great. He took us in his 4x4 truck around the rim of the crater for some awesome views. The dirt road was very rough in places and not suited if you have back issues. We then drove to a village and to Sete Cidades where we stopped for a restroom break and snacks if we wanted to purchase. Continued the drive around the lake and across the bridge and stopped at a few more viewpoints on our way back to town. He offered to drop us off back at the ship or in town if we liked. Would recommend, the only thing missing was the bright sunny skies that would have given us the blue and green colors of the lakes.
Deedielong, Nov 2025
Private Tour with Carlos
This was an amazing private tour. Carlos was over the top we were in a cruise and we were delayed coming I. To the port. He was there waiting when we got off the ship. He was very informative and learned a lot about the area. We spent ample time at every stop and throughout enjoyed it all.
Tony_C, Oct 2025
Great private tour!
This is a private tour and well worth the money. It was much easier to see the various sites around the island than with a larger group. Plus we could provide input on what we wanted to see. Joao was a very pleasant guide and we enjoyed our conversation with him about life on the island. Definitely recommend!
Jessie_X, Sep 2025
Carlos is the best
My partner and I had an amazing private tour with Carlos, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He has such a deep knowledge of history and shared it in a way that was both engaging and fun — we learned so much without ever feeling overwhelmed. Carlos was also incredibly patient and made us feel completely safe the entire time. On top of that, he turned out to be a fantastic photographer, capturing some of our favorite memories from the trip. He was funny, kind, and truly went above and beyond — the best tour guide we’ve ever had!
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