Top Ponta Delgada Art & Culture

With sightings possible all year round, the Azores Islands are one of the best places for whale watching in the Atlantic. Set sail around the Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo on a cruise, accompanied by a marine biologist guide, and look out for sperm and pilot whales, bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life.

When your cruise ship docks in São Miguel Island, experience the best of the Azores’ natural beauty on this shore excursion. Follow the rugged coastline to Canary Lake and the Seven Cities volcano with your guide, and admire uninterrupted views over the spectacular landscapes. Breathe in the scent of wild azaleas and hydrangeas, and visit a local pineapple plantation—with pickup and drop-off at the port included on your tour.

On a walking tour of Ponta Delgada, you'll see the main attractions of the city, which is the capital of the Azores. Visit a botanical garden, see artwork, and learn a bit about the local history and culture.

See the massive volcanic crater of Sete Cidades on a half-day tour with an informative guide. Cast your eyes over the sweeping landscape punctuated by the blue and green Empadadas and Canario lakes. You’re treated to multiple viewpoints overlooking the crater and south coast of the island. Enjoy morning tea and snacks with pick-up and drop-off included from your Ponta Delgada hotel or the cruise port.

Explore the wonders of Sao Miguel’s Furnas Valley on this informative full-day tour with a small group, including lunch. Visit the island’s famed ceramic factories, snap memorable photos at Caloura, Vila Franca Do Campo and Furnas. See Furnas lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional Sao Miguel lunch of ‘cozido,’ a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground. You won’t want to miss the tea factory and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture. This is a small group tour to ensure a quality experience.

Discover the east side of São Miguel island, home to volcanic landscapes and geothermal wonders, on a scenic day trip from Ponta Delgada. With a small group, visit Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas) and opt for a soak in the thermal pools (own expense). Admire panoramic views and be dazzled by Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and the gorgeous northeast coast. Plus, eat a “cozido” lunch cooked in geothermal grounds.

Combine a whale-watching trip with a visit to an active volcano during this 8-hour tour of the Azores from Ponta Delgada. Travel up the coastline to Cadeira Velha and Lagoa do Fogo, looking for marine wildlife. Visit an active volcano to learn about its history and current form. Buffet lunch included.

Spend a few hours exploring Ponta Delgada’s rich culinary offerings on this guided excursion. After meeting up with a knowledgeable local guide at Portas da Cidade, sample local specialties and learning about Azorean food culture while stopping by local markets and eateries like Mercado da Graca, Louvre Michaelense, and O Principe dos Queijos. Enjoy complimentary tastings and drinks along the way.

Spend a relaxing evening at the Poça da Dona Beija thermal baths in Furnas during this nighttime excursion from Ponta Delgada. Bathe in the natural pools, enjoy a guided nature walk, and feast on Cozido das Furnas, a traditional Azores meat and vegetable stew boiled underground in volcanic steam from the hot springs. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Ponta Delgada.

Set out on a full-day whale watching tour from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. Learn about the behavior of dolphins and whales during the boat journey and then relax over lunch in a seafront restaurant. Return to the marina for a ride on a traditional fishing boat to see the Princess Ring Islet. Enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.

If you’ve got limited time in Sao Miguel, and you’d like to plan a personalized day tour, this is the perfect option. Avoid waiting around for other travelers, and instead, enjoy a tour with just your party and a private driver. You can customize your day based on your interests, or ask your guide for recommendations. Potential highlights include Furnas, Nordeste, Sete Cidades, or Lagoa do Fogo.

Discover the west side of São Miguel island with ease on a full-day tour from Ponta Delgada. A great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves, this tour covers Lake Fogo, Caldeira Velha, Mosteiros, and Sete Cidades, home to the vivid Lago Azul and Lago Verde. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Private airport transfer to your hotel in Ponta Delgada city. Price per vehicle with capacity of 4 passengers. You will be taken to your destination by a professional driver in a comfortable sedan vehicle.

Get off the beaten track and discover the hidden gems of São Miguel island during this full-day excursion from Ponta Delgada. Join a small group and drive through the lush landscapes of the inner island, away from the crowds. Stop at waterfalls, mountain tops, cliffs, a secluded beach, and much more without any difficult walks, making it suitable for every type of traveler.

Beginning of the tour towards the first capital of the island of São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo, with a short stop for tasting a traditional pastry. The tour follows into the Furnas Valley, to visit the Terra Nostra Park, possibly the best example of the romantic 18th century gardens in the Azores. Here, in addition to walking through paths surrounded by vegetation from around the world, there is time to enjoy a thermal bath in the pool. Before lunch, we will visit the area of ​​Caldeiras next to the Furnas lake, where we will attend demonstrations to the traditional Cozido and learn how to cook in the Caldeiras. In the afternoon, we will experience the way the inhabitants of this parish live with a dormant volcano and where you can taste the waters that come directly from the rocks. The return to Ponta Delgada will be made by the North Coast, with passage and stop at miradouro do Pico do Ferro, a viewpoint with superb views of the parish and lagoa das Furnas.

One of the best ways to explore the Azorean island of Sao Miguel is by car. Customize an itinerary with your private guide and discover the parts of the island that interest you most. Choose to discover the western part, boasting stunning, lush landscapes and volcanic craters, or the eastern part with the famous Furnas Lake. The center of the island is available to explore for either tour.

Discover and explore the entire island of São Miguel on this two-day tour, with lunch included: - Day 1: Sete Cidades Tour & Lagoa do Fogo. - Day 2: Excursion to Furnas & Nordeste volcano. Throughout the tour, our guides will do everything to make your trip a unique experience, always being attentive to your preferences and special requests. Be amazed by the unique beauty of our landscapes and learn about local traditions and culture in the company of a professional guide. • Visit one of the only two tea plantations in Europe and learn more about the king fruit, the pineapple from the Azores. • Discover the Azorean cuisine, the "Cozido das Furnas", cooked in holes in the volcanic soil of the Furnas volcano, and a "Buffet" lunch where you will have the opportunity to taste various local flavors during your visit to Sete Cidades. • Customize your tour with a thermal experience in one of the paradise natural pools (•entries not included•)

See more São Miguel scenery on your Azores vacation with this day trip to the Sete Cidades volcano and the mountain of Lagoa do Fogo. While showcasing the different island landscapes, the excursion also introduces you to some São Miguel culture with activities such as a dip in a volcanic pool, a liqueur tasting, and a visit to a working pineapple plantation. A lunch at Lagoa is among the highlights.

We will go up the tallest volcano of the island, only accessible by car. On the top you have the best view over its stunning caldera and lake waters. We will be standing really high, so as clear the sky, clearer will be the view. On our way down the north slope, you will have a access to the most tropical thermal pool in the island (ticket included). Warm water, waterfall and luxurious green vegetation. Spend time here and bathe, it´s an unique experience! Afterwards we will find the beautiful "Cabrito Waterfall" and the tea plantation on the bottom of the north slope. You can taste the most amazing Azorean tea, traditionally crafted while overlooking the green lines of tea overlooking the ocean. Now we will head to the south slope and visit the oldest village on the island, and learn about it´s stone church and rock islet. If you tasted the tea we must end this experience with the king of the island, learn everything about the most delicious pineapple in the world!

Explore the western portion of Sao Miguel Island during this full-day tour to the Seven Cities and Fire Lake. Visit key landmarks such as the Seven Cities volcanic crater, the Fire Lake viewpoint with its turquoise waters, and the historic city of Ribeira Grande. Learn about the city’s history and culture from your informative guide and enjoy a delicious Portuguese lunch as you take in the views of the island.

•All our customers will be picked up on the cruise port reception hall. Please do not walk outside the cruise port reception hall, we will be there from 08:45 holding a sign with your name on it• Discover all the beauty of the western part of São Miguel where the Sete Cidades volcano is located on this half-day tour, adapted for cruisers and visitors. We have chosen the best places that will provide you with magical moments. Learn more about the famous Azorean pineapple while visiting the plantation. walk around the center of the Sete Cidades parish and be amazed by the unique beauty of the blue and green lake.

Join a marine birding expedition with Biologists and Naturalists, to explore hidden places and observe coastal colonies, to look for the season’s birds and wild behaviour, out at sea with incredible ocean views! Many Birds find oasis in the Azores Islands to breed and raise chicks, and as on-route refuge. Marine birds can be observed yearlong, peaking abundance in Spring and Autumn with the arrival of migrants and vagrants.

Let yourself be dazzled in our company by this distinctive piece of land on the island of São Miguel with breathtaking views, superb valleys, imposing mountains and mountains, waterfalls and refreshing streams. It is jumping from belvedere in belvedere, which are the most beautiful of the Azores, full of flowers that make the Northeast the most flowery county!

Tour the best that Furnas has to offer. Bath in hot springs, visit beautiful botanical garden Terra Nostra, and explore the 'Cozidos' area, eating traditional foods cooked underground for lunch. Start the tour on the south coast of the island, stopping at several viewpoints along the way. Visit the Furnas calderas to see a big part of the volcanic activity. See the many ways the energy form the volcano is used through the community. After lunch, taste some local liqueurs of the region. On the way back, stop at the beautiful viewpoints of the island. As the final stop, taste some tea at the local Gorreana Tea Factory, before being returned.