Top 12 Private Volcano Tours in Portugal

1.Private Full-Day 4×4 Tour to Furnas Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of a private 4x4 Furnas Volcano tour from Ponta Delgada, with tea, hot springs, volcanic cooking, scenic stops, and local guidance.

“I booked this tour with my mother. We were initially a little concerned that my mother would not be able to keep up due to her advanced age and mobility limitations. We were so blessed to have José as our guide, He took such good care of my mom to ensure she could see everything. And he was so patient and compassionate! My mother is so appreciative. This tour was wonderful. We could not have seen these places without José and he was very knowledgeable about the history, nature and geography. I can write an entire novel about all the wonderful things we did, but that would take too long.…”

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2.All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $162

Review of São Miguel’s private west coast tour, with Sete Cidades viewpoints, Mosteiros, Ferraria hot springs, pricing, timing, and tips.

“Rita was an AMAZING tour guide!!! She showed us so many wonderful sites on the tour. We really got a feel for how the people of the Azores live while also taking in the amazing sites and views. I 100% recommend this tour with Rita! If you are looking for an amazing tour guide book with Rita, she was the best guide during our vacation with many different tour guides!”

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3.Full-Day Sete Cidades Crater Lake and Fire Crater Lake Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Review of São Miguel’s private Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo tour, with crater lakes, thermal baths, local food, pricing, and practical tips.

“Honestly, traveling with a 6 month old can be a hit or miss. We booked the private tour to be able to head home early if our son became cranky. With our guide, Nunu, we didn’t have to worry. Our son was able to nap in the van, we took turns if we made stops to go see the sites, and Nunu was extremely patient and caring. He even played with our son and held him so we could have some Pineapple Sangria and enjoy the sites. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything, not just the islands, and gave us an experience we couldn’t have imagined. I highly recommend this…”

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4.Private Tour Volcanic Lakes Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Explore São Miguel’s volcanic lakes, crater views, hot pools, and coastal lookouts on a private eight-hour tour from Ponta Delgada.

“Our Driver and guide was very nice, curties and knowledgeable. The transportation was clean and well maintained. Overall trip was amazing . It's a beautiful island and we were happy to experience it with Greet Azores tour company”

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5.Volcano of Sete Cidades Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Review the private Sete Cidades tour from Ponta Delgada, with volcanic viewpoints, village stops, coastal scenery, and a generous family lunch.

“Tiego was a great tour guide. We loved having a private guide and vehicle instead of being with a large cruise group on a bus. The included lunch at his family's restaurant was delicious and had a beautiful view. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Pico Island lakes, craters & volcanic curiosities – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216

Explore Pico’s crater lakes, laurel forest, lava fields, fossil cliffs, and a lava tube on a flexible private day tour with picnic lunch.

“Kevin is an excellent guide! He’s knowledgeable about the islands, professional, friendly and has a great sense of humor. He adjusts quickly to the weather and makes sure everyone has a great experience. He is also very sensitive to any physical issues of his guests. We loved our day…even though it was rainy in the upper regions, we still had a great day! Pico Island is beautiful! Thank you Kevin! 🙏🏼😊”

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7.Lakes and Volcanoes Private Tour (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $265

Review of Pico’s private Lakes and Volcanoes Tour, with lava tunnels, crater lakes, mountain views, lunch in Lajes, and practical booking advice.

“A fantastic day with a knowledgeable, friendly guide who made the day so much fun. Great views, sights and experiences and a very tasty lunch. Thank you so much!”

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8.Private Lagoon of Fire and Furnas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108Best value

See Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, tea fields, hot springs, and coastal views on a private half-day tour from Ponta Delgada.

“What a great tour! Our guide, Thiago, was waiting for us at the port when our cruise ship arrived, and he took us around the island to see the sights. He catered the tour to our areas of interests, and when we talked to other guests onboard the ship later, we realized that we had seen sights that no one else had seen. It was a great tour, Thiago is a great guy, and the Azores are absolutely beautiful, but get out of the touristy area!”

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9.Private E-Bike Tour on Sete Cidades Volcano’s Rim with Lake View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Review of the private Sete Cidades e-bike tour in São Miguel, with crater-rim cycling, lake views, pickup, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Wonderful tour of the mountains and calderas; we were able to do a challenging route with beautiful views. The guides were fantastic!”

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10.10 Volcanos hiking private tour in Faial

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $199

Hike Faial’s 10 Volcanoes Trail with a private guide, visiting Caldeira, Capelinhos, native forest, and the coast in one full day.

“This is an incredible hike that has you changing scenery at every turn. Length is close to 13 miles and has thousands of feet in elevation change heading up and down volcanos. The highlight is finishing down by the coast and taking a dip in the ocean pools.”

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11.Azores: 1 Day Private Tour Furnas Volcanic Activity & Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Furnas on a private São Miguel tour with tea tasting, volcanic springs, cozido stew, Terra Nostra hot pools, and coastal views.

“Amazing day spent with Carlos! He was such an engaging tour guide that made the day special and fun for me and my family. I will definitely book another tour with Carlos in the future. Thank you!!!!!”

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12.Full Day Private Tour in Furnas Valley Breath of the volcano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Explore Furnas Valley on a private São Miguel tour with volcano vents, thermal bathing, Terra Nostra Park, tea tasting, and flexible pacing.

“Elena is a thoughtful and considerate guide tailoring your experiences based on your asks and wishes. We had a great time and did pretty much everting we wanted to do.”

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