Tickets & tours
Entry to the caldera is free. Guided tours provide transport and access to dirt trails you cannot drive in a rental car.
Most bookedVisit one on the seven wonders of Portugal! Experience Sete Cidades like never before with our exclusive offroad jeep tour. Access hidden crater rim trails in our 4x4...
Top ratedDiscover the best of western São Miguel on a Small-group experience with a maximum of 8 guests per vehicle. The tour combines volcanic landscapes, crater lakes, dramatic...
On this tour you will be the driver of an quad / ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel and experience this part of São Miguel Island. This tour will take...
Best valueThis exclusive activity is designed specifically for cruise passengers docking in Ponta Delgada. Your experience begins with a visit to the Santo António Pineapple...
Explore one of São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes on this private half-day tour to Sete Cidades, combined with a visit to a traditional pineapple plantation. Travel...
Amazing e-bike ride on the rim top of the main Volcano Crater of Sete Cidades. You will discover the best views/sights of the area and have the opportunity to bike down...
Prices are starting rates per person and frequently change based on the season.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare available excursions and active rentals.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| half-day jeep tour | 3 h to 4 h | $54 | Compare | 5.0 (677) | adventure seekers on a budget |
| full-day west van tour | 8 h | $96 | Compare | 5.0 (1,827) | comprehensive full-day sightseeing |
| quad biking tour | 3 h to 4 h | $90 | Compare | 4.9 (940) | thrill-seeking outdoor enthusiasts |
| shore excursion | 3 h to 4 h | $48 | Compare | 4.6 (70) | cruise ship passengers |
| private tour & plantation | 3 h to 4 h | $181 | Compare | 5.0 (50) | exclusive and flexible experience |
| e-bike tour | 3 h to 4 h | $85 | Compare | 4.9 (151) | active nature lovers |
No. Entrance to the caldera, viewpoints, and village is free. You only pay for transport, rentals, or guided tours.
Yes. Many crater rim trails are unpaved. Rental cars are typically not allowed on these dirt roads, but 4x4 Jeeps can access them safely.
Most van and Jeep tours include pickup from hotels in Ponta Delgada. Check your specific booking details for exact meeting points.
From Viator
50 reviews of the private tour & plantation on Viator
This was a real immersion in nature and a lovely inland day out! Highly recommended!
Wonderful experience. About the only way you can view the western third of the island in a short period of time. Eduardo was great…friendly, knowledgeable, likable and knew everyone’s name. name. Thanks Eduardo
Another beautiful tour with Daniel. Learned so much about the island. Daniel even took the time to show me my grandparents old house. It was a very special day :)
