All Ponta Delgada Tours & Excursions in 2026
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Judy_B, Oct 2026
Our tour guide, Catia,...
Our tour guide, Catia, provided lots of information about the area. She paid particular attention to us being comfortable and our needs being met. She learned all of our names and used them when addressing us. The van was very comfortable. Loved that Catia has a headset and the van had a speaker so that we could hear everything that she said. Lunch was plentiful and interesting - lots of traditional foods. The walk in the park was longer than comfortable for some guests, but the reward was stunning views. Very nice tour.
Dirk_P, Oct 2026
Great tour despite the rain!
Roy was an excellent guide for our party of eight. He was prompt and courteous and did not let the poor weather deter us. He was very energetic and knowledgeable about the area and he was a very safe driver. The tea plantation and the Traditional Furnas stew at lunch were highlights along with a windy and sunny view from the first viewpoint. We did do the Furnas hot springs in the rain which was fun but we forgot a towel. The Caldeiras in Furnas in the rain were spooky. The Caloura harbor was spectacular with the high waves. Highly recommend this outing as an initial introduction to Sao Miguel.
Todd_H, Sept 2026
Great all day tour.
This was a great all day tour also. We had a great time and a great meal of food cooked in the Caldeiras. The tea plantation was okay just extremely busy and crowded! The other stops were better. Lunch was not included but we ate at Tony’s and it was well worth it. Definitely a great tour to do if you are on Sao Miguel.
Jennifer_A, Sept 2026
Fun Experience…
We had a good time on the whale watching tour. We were lucky with good weather and ocean conditions. We saw common and bottle-nose dolphins and sperm whales. We were worried that the catamaran would feel too crowded, but there was plenty of space and everyone was able to view the animals. Pico de Adventures got us as close to the animals as they could while still respecting them. (We watched a small boat from another tour company get too close to the whales.)
Caroline_P, Sept 2026
Lovely views and a great day
During the entire tour, José made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying their day. Each stop was beautiful and accompanied with informative commentary. The lunch buffet was so delicious. As an extra, we went to the liquor factory and managed to squeeze in a mini tour with the opportunity to buy some travel size Souvenirs. A great day and a great tour.
Janette_G, Aug 2026
Amazing experience!
Ze and Alberto were the perfect combination of fun but also safe. My girlfriends and I had a great time. I was nervous but wanted to do it all. They took care to know all of our names and made me excited to keep going throughout the adventure. Good level of adrenaline and suspense. Great communication throughout from getting our sizes for harness, shoes, wetsuits and helmet provided prior to arrival and throughout. Loved the pictures/videos we received within 24 hours. Strongly recommend the earlier day experience because the parking lot gets crowded. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and hike. Thank you for making our 50th birthday trip memorable!
Steven_T, Aug 2026
Highly Recommended!
Our Tuk-Tuk ride - on the only Tuk-Tuk in the Azores - was both fun and informative. Tomas is friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about his beautiful home island. The length of the trip was exactly right, and we enjoyed ending the trip at the pineapple plantation.
amber_r, Jun 2026
Best guide for bird watching and families!
I traveled to Sao Miguel with my husband and 3 kids. We wanted to see as much of the island as we could and knew that traveling with a local guide would be the best way to learn about the island. We booked two days so we could see different areas with the island and we were with Delfin for both of those days. He was such an informative guide telling us about the island, the people, the cows!, and the volcanic formation of the island. My husband was specifically interested in seeing the Priolo while we were there. Delfin made no promises that we would get to see it however we saw 15-20! Thanks to Delfin for knowing the territories to go to. We learned so much and had a great time thanks to Delfin and his patience with our kids as well!
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.
Kayla_S, Jun 2026
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A great way to see the island without having to rent a car (you would be fine driving around town, but getting to some of the highlight spots in Sete Cidades, for example, are easy to miss or require a half day hike). We had João and Eric for the two days and they were both very friendly and knowledgeable, taking us to many sightseeing/photo ops and local places over the two days. You do travel in a 8 or 10 passenger van though, which allows you to get to some of the harder to navigate spots, but I would recommend motion sickness meds (if you’re like me and haven’t sat in the back of a van in a while) and layers, as the weather changes rapidly. Can’t recommend this tour enough, though, and the lunch option is well worth it to get a real taste of the local cuisine.
Donald_K, May 2026
The ultimate private tour!
Carlos was very kind, knowledgeable, caring and flexible. He picked us up at the cruise ship dock on time and toured us all around at our pace. He explained the historic and significant spots of interest and answered all of our questions. When we needed to stop for a restroom and lunch he gave us our choice of options. Carlos is the man! And the Azores are just amazing! Lastly he got us back to our cruise ship in plenty of time.
Richard_H, May 2026
Wonderful experience! ...
Wonderful experience! Our tour guide, Bruno, was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the areas and quite entertaining! We saw some incredible sites. I would recommend choosing one specific ‘area’ focus. Otherwise lots of driving time. No fault of their part.
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