Ponta Delgada City Walk tour
Step into the story of our city. This intimate walking tour takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the cobblestone alleys and historic corners where legends live. Led by an expert local, you'll hear the tales of centuries past, discover architectural marvels hidden in plain sight, and feel the vibrant pulse of daily life. It's more than a tour; it’s an authentic connection to the city's soul.
Duration - 3 hours
Meeting point - Ponta Delgada City Gates
Group size - 20
Sailing tours – Private Full Day Sailboat Trip
Sailing tours – Private Half Day Sailboat Trip
Private Half Day Sailing tour with lunch on board
A marvellous trip aboard our modern and comfortable sailing boat, lasting around 4 hours, which can be enjoyed between 9am and 1pm throughout the morning or between 2pm and 6pm in the afternoon.
Duration: 4 hours
Max 5 pax
Meeting Point: Marina – Portas do Mar – Ponta Delgada
Sailing tours – Private Sunset Sailboat Trip
Private Sunset Sailing Tour
Enjoy a memorable 2.5 hour sail in the late afternoon, appreciating the beauty of the sunset as you've never seen it before in communion with the sail. Drinks and a tasting menu with products from the Azores included.
Meeting point: Marina - Portas do Mar - Ponta Delgada
Max 5 pax
Standard time - 6.30pm to 9pm
Santa Maria Island Special Charter
Whether with our skipper on board or not, come and enjoy the pleasure of sailing to Santa Maria, with a two-night stay on board. A unique sailing experience, with the opportunity to help out with tasks on board. A wonderful boat trip covering around 108 nautical miles.
Duration: 3 days
Meeting Point: Marina - Ponta Delgada
Sete Cidades, Mosteiros and Ferraria
We set off from Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades on the Covoada side with the following itinerary:
- Pico do Carvão viewpoint, Lagoa do Canário, Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint, Santiago Lagoon, Vista do Rei viewpoint.
Then we head down to the picturesque town of Sete Cidades, where we'll stroll along the banks of the green lagoon and visit the Church of São Nicolau. Next, we'll head to Mosteiros to enjoy its black sand beach and four islets. Finally, we'll visit Ponta da Ferraria, where you can take a hot dip in the sea, depending on the time of year and the tide.
This tour is available in Portuguese and English.
Special Charter – 2 days/1 night
Whether with our skipper on board or not, come and experience the pleasure of sailing along our coastline to Vila da Povoação, passing by the islet of Vila Franca and our beaches. Overnight stay on board at Povoação marina.
Meeting Point: Marina - Marina Ponta Delgada
Duration: departure at 10am & arrival the following day at 6pm
Up to 4 people
Tour Lagoa do Fogo e Nordeste
We leave Ponta Delgada in the direction of Lagoa do Fogo, descend to Caldeira Velha and then go to Salto do Cabrito. We go further down to the Ribeira Grande boilers. On the way to Nordeste, we stop at the Gorreana tea factory and in the municipality of Nordeste we visit the following places:
- Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park
- Nordeste village
- Ponta do Sossego viewpoint
- Ponta da Madrugada viewpoint
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
Tour Safari 4×4 – Lake of Fire | Half Day
Discover the heart of São Miguel on this thrilling Lagoa do Fogo Jeep Tour, where breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems await. Unlike conventional tours, this adventure takes you off the conventional roads to experience the island’s geothermal wonders and pristine nature up close.
Duration - Approximately 3.5 hours
Meeting point - Pick-up & Drop off on hotel in Ponta Delgada
Vila Franca Islet Reserve (October 16 to April 14)
See upclose a volcanic marvel – the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo off-coast protected natural reserve. Learn more about its geology, and living fauna and flora!
The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.
Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour
Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time
The journey starts with a short briefing introducing Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migration and behavioural patterns, and onboard safety
Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Lookouts high inland help locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the boat will travel, initially at high speed. Carefully approaching our friends, your Guide will keep you informed, collect field imagery and data for local research, and is always available throughout to provide answers to any specific questions – feel free to ask
Marine Wildlife can be observed yearlong. More than 25 cetacean species are possible to observe, Sperm Whales are resident alongside 3 dolphin species, and abundant marine biodiversity.
Wine & Food Walking Tour in Ponta Delgada, inc. Dinner
Explore Ponta Delgada on a relaxed, three-hour walking tour that pairs distinctive Azorean wines with local seafood, meat, artisanal cheeses and dessert.
Duration - 3 hours
Meeting point Portas da Cidade - Praça Gonçalo Velho Cabral
Cancellations - Standard cancellation policy: 75% refund for cancellations made more than 60 days in advance. 50% refund for cancellations made more than 15 days in advance. 25% refund for cancellations between 3–14 days in advance. No refund within 72 hours.
Age - 12 – 99
