The Azores · WALKING TOURS IN SãO MIGUEL
The 13 best walking tours in São Miguel you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Taste Azores wine and Portuguese food on a small-group evening walk in Ponta Delgada, ending with a chef-led dinner and pairings.
“Lots of delicious food! Everyone was so pleasant. The tour guide was informative. Nice small group to travel with”
A 3-hour walk through UNESCO Angra do Heroísmo, with palace and cathedral stops plus coffee and Dona Amélia in Terceira.
“we really enjoyed our guide Dora. she was very attentive and incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. we arrived at the wrong location for the start but I called to support number and the person walked us to he correct location”
A 3-hour historical walk in Ponta Delgada, from Camões at the library to markets, museums, and the Forte de São Brás area.
“I liked that we visited the museums, but what definitely needs to be improved is our guide’s English. Also, the tour was mostly based on biblical stories rather than real historical facts. I think this should be indicated somewhere, because I’m sure there are more people like me who don’t want to listen to biblical fairytales.”
A 2.5-hour Ponta Delgada cultural walk with local stories, old squares, a market stop, and art time, in a small group for $47.
“Gabriel was a fantastic local guide who knew so much about the town and all the islands”
Guided hike to Lagoa do Fogo with lunch on the trail, pickup from Ponta Delgada or cruise port, small English group, and great views.
“Hugo was very good at explaining the flora and the fauna of the place, how it changed and was affected by foreign plants. The hike was around 12km, easy hike in the forest with last part outside it and usually exposed to gusty winds. We managed to see the lake as clouds were just above it. Recommend:)”
Walk the Gorreana tea trail, tour a century-old factory, then taste local Azorean tea and biscuits with hotel pickup in Ponta Delgada.
“Andre, our guide from Big Blue Adventures, was very knowledgeable and personable. He is a trained and certified tour guide, which showed compared to other tours we took in Sao Miguel! He picked us up promptly. We drove to the tea plantation and then did a ~3.4km hike. The hike goes about 400 meters uphill before descending through the tea fields to the tea house. We got to see the plants up close and personal, and see the workers in the field too. Andre explained everything for us. The tasting was a little disappointing: all that was offered was a green tea and a black tea dispenser at the plantation’s…”
Guided walk to Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada with crater-lake picnic, small-group van transfer, and easy routes.
“Do not hesitate to do this tour or any other tour with Funtastic Azores. Paulo is so knowledgable, and has the desire to share so much with you. It feels like he had 3 lifes to study and know this much.”
A guided 3-hour walk from Ponta Delgada to Salto do Cabrito waterfall, with hydro history, geothermal notes, and forest views.
Guided Lagoa do Fogo trail from Ponta Delgada with picnic lunch, small group hike, scenic coast drive, and time to swim in the Azores.
“This was our favourite guided hike we did. We are from Canada and don't normally feel the need for a guide in the wilderness, but happy we did a guided tour for this hike as there is limited signage/mapping . Bento (the guide) was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the surrounding plants, ecosystem, and water capturing technology. Strongly recommend! Bento is very nice and we learned a lot we did not expect!”
A small-group walking tour in Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, with Serra Devassa views and a stop at Vista do Rei for lake panoramas.
“Breathtaking scenery along the way as we made our way to the peak of the mountain, and reaching the peak was definitely the highlight of the hike!”
Walk an abandoned Azorean village, reach Salto do Prego waterfall, and enjoy a picnic lunch on a small-group full-day hike from Ponta Delgada.
“This was the best hiking trail I’ve have done. The several different footprints along the path, crisp air, truly honest nature trail. Our friends are made with all different heights in physical abilities. Our guide, Paulo’s patience, knowledge in all aspeRead more”
Taste Azorean classics and learn Ribeira Grande’s culture on a 3-hour small-group walking food tour with tastings and drinks included.
“Outstanding tour! Delightful time with plenty of excellent bites of food & history. Would strongly recommend this to everyone visiting the island.”
Ribeira Grande Walking Tour in Sao Miguel mixes Atlantic views, tradition, and pirate stories, led by Miguel, in English for $18.14.
“We had nice walk around Ribeira Grande with Miguel - and I'd happily take a tour with Miguel again. He's knowledgeable and friendly. He walks fast, which I liked, and he did ask us to tell him if we wanted to go slower...so just tell him if he's going to fast. :-) He's a very nice person. He gave us good recommendations for other places to explore and if I was returning to the area, I'd look him up for future tours (especially, to explore nature around Nordeste - I suspect he'd be great for that, as he lives there and seems to love the peaceful outdoors).”
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