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MaryKay_M, May 2026
So glad we did!
What a wonderful evening! Ivo is a very attentive and knowledgeable tour guide. Transportation was comfortable. The tour was very informative and personal in such a small group. Dinner was very relaxing, with the local dish and wine excellent and plentiful. We loved the hot springs at night. This is something we definitely could not have done on our own. Highly recommended!!!
Erik_R, May 2026
Great one-day tour of São Miguel!
A great one-day tour of São Miguel, Açores. Fun, informative visit to Gorreana Tea Factory, and the volcanic Lagoa das Furnas and the town of Furnas with its many sulfur vents were beautiful and fascinating. A great local lunch included, followed by a visit to the beautiful Terra Nostra botanical garden and soaking hot springs. Guide Jen was friendly and very informative. We had a great time!
Ingrid_B, Apr 2026
Fabulous tour with Marco
We had a wonderful day exploring Sao Miguel with Marco. He was very kind, engaging and knowledgeable and gave us a very personal tour. Marco not only provided a lot of interesting information about the history and geology of the island, but also provided tasty snacks and coffee for us along the way. The nice, sunny weather made the tour even more enjoyable. The views of the lakes and the green lovely landscape were fantastic. Highly recommended!
Robert_G, Apr 2026
This great tour covered...
This great tour covered the key places to see on Sao Miguel, taking us to 5 or so main tourist attractions. All along from and to Ponta Delgada, we enjoyed beautiful scenery on the chosen route. The driver who functioned as the tour leader was very cordial and helpful. He provided us with historical information, factual information, and contextual information relative to the other islands, the Portuguese mainland, and the Azores's role yesterday and today. We also got pieces of fun information as we went along and he answered our many questions. I felt this was an excellent overview of Ponta Delgada and Sao Miguel.
Deb_L, Apr 2026
Perfect Day in the Azores
We loved our tour of São Miguel. It was a perfect day, seeing the beautiful sights , gorgeous vistas, and dramatic landscapes. Our guide Jose’s deep knowledge of the geology and history helped us appreciate and understand what we were seeing. Jose told us interesting stories and gave us clear explanations. He was a delightful person to spend the day with. He is an A+ guide. We highly recommend!
Brian_S, Feb 2026
Good interesting tour
It was a full day in an 8 seater Mercedes vito driver/ guide was professional and friendly. It was Sunday and a few places were closed the weather was generally good although one lake was totally cloudy bound. Lunch was ok a little crowded. Worth doing the tour for sure
NancyJ_M, Jan 2026
A beautiful tropical paradise!
The tour was fantastic, Claudia was impressive on her knowledge of the island, whether it be the village or the volcano or just answering my many questions. My favorite was the botanical gardens, beautiful flora. A little wet today, but what’s a bit of rain! It’s tropical and the Azores thrive. Well worth it. Thanks for the day Claudia
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Chrys_T, Jan 2026
Amazing tour guide!
I had a really great birthday trip with our guide, Joao. I’ve done many tours before and he is really one of the best guides I’ve met. Very knowledgeable, lots of local stories and personal tips, amazing storytelling ability, and I was never bored during the whole day. He drove safely and spent the right amount of time at each spot. Another shoutout to the customer service agent because this company hired a gem. I received very prompt replies and updates, even messages before the trip. It all felt very professional and I can clearly tell that Pure Azores is a company that is run by people who know what they are doing. I’ve already booked another tour with them!
Adam_B, Sep 2025
Great tour exploring some of the less visited sites!
Great tour exploring some of the less visited sites of Sao Miguel including a delicious buffet lunch in a small village restaurant. Our tour guide was Joao who was a great character and very knowledgable. I can recommend the tour for those looking for some great views that aren’t currently on the tourist route.
Amanda_C, Aug 2025
Great tour and great company!
We had a great time on our tour with Romeo! We went on our first full day so that we could return to some of the places we enjoyed most.
Our guide gave many local recommendations and facts about the Azores in addition to a lovely tour. He was laid back and flexible yet attentive.
My only recommendation would be to ensure you get a reservation in one of the jeeps as we had another group of 2 in a regular 4x4 SUV and it was a bit tight.
AMY_S, Aug 2025
Amazing trip
We (family of 6) spent a full day with Jose touring Furnas. He shared stories and history of the places we went. And went out of his way to drop us off or pick us up as close as possible to ensure my husband with limited mobility was able to see all the sites. Jose started the day with car trouble but that did not stop him from getting us around the island. Just made it more of an adventure. Jose was wonderful, knowledgeable and took us places we would not have seen on our own. We would definitely recommend booking with Jose and would absolutely book with him again.
Dionysios, Jul 2025
Highly recommended!
This tour was an absolutely amazing experience! It beautifully showcased the diverse Azorean landscape, featuring everything from calderas and lagoons to waterfalls. Joaquim, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable about both the natural environment and the rich culture of the Azores.
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