Private Tour
Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour
Overview
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Visiting a place it's more than exploring and taking pictures. It's also about understanding what makes that place special and unique, it's culture, it's people. I've lost count of how many people I've encountered that regretted renting a car and exploring on their own (all the stress involved and the nature of the island twisty narrow roads contribute to that), or others that at the tea or pineapple plantations ask me to give some explanation about what they are seeing when they are not my clients and realize what they are missing. On a private tour, tailored to your needs and interests, you can let an experienced tour guide drive you around in a safe and relaxed environment, learn about the places you visit and, in some way, become a local too. You won't have to divide the guide's attention with others, it's a private tour! You'll learn the local culture, economy, habits while being driven by not only a local experienced guide… But a friend!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Company has insurance as legally required
Need a infant chair or a booster seat for your kid? We have it!
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible itinerary and schedule
Want to change the hour for starting the tour? Contact me!
Experienced guide since 2015
Pick up and drop off at your accommodations
Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Arruda Pineapple Plantation
Learn everything about the process of production of the São Miguel pineapple, a process that uses unique techniques to create a unique fruit.
Miradouro do Pico do Carvao
Going up the west crater stop here to embrace this beautiful view over the north and south coasts of the island
Options
Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrific Flexible Personal Tour
F5357EMjulieb,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Flávio Ponte and www.saomiguelexclusivetours.com! We would never have been able to do what we did without Flavio's flexibility and willingness to work with us, as our ship did not arrive until 11:00 am and then left at 5:00 pm. All other tours either left early in the morning or would not have given us as much time in the afternoon. Flavio communicated with us to get all the details of what we were interested in seeing. He picked us up at the port, and texted a photograph to help us find his location and was very knowledgeable about all aspects of of the island as he is a native. He provided us each with a bottle of water and even took photos for us at some of the scenic overlooks, so we could both be in them. We had a quick bathroom break and chance to enjoy coffee and homemade pastry at a local cafe. He took us to the less crowded stops for the best views. His BMW was very clean and comfortable. We were very pleased with all aspects of this excursion at beautiful Ponta Delgada and would highly recommend Flávio and his business.
Good company
Samson F,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A flat tire was discovered by driver Flavio just before tour. As repairs needed to be made, I could not take the tour this morning. Flavio and Company apologized and offered a refund. I like their honesty and accountability. I would tour with them.
Beautiful Azores
Teresa D,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide brought the area alive for us, he was so knowledgeable about the whole island. It was an incredible experience- Flavio is the guide you want!!
One of the best private tours in Azores!
38abdule,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing human being. Great tour through out the half day. Our driver was very informative, told us the history behind Azores including the farm land. Learned things that wasn’t mentioned in other tours that we did before this one. Highly recommend you book a tour with him! 100%
A perfect afternoon
Katarina E,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do you want to see the island with its unbelievable views, in a very comfortable car with one of the best drivers on the island? Just you, having the luxury to be together with a very knowledgeable local and professional guide, with a welcoming smile and a personal touch? If so you have to book Flavio! We are SO happy that he gave us the greatest sightseeing we could have asked for, but the best thing was to spend the time together with him and learning about all the places he took us to. A perfect and a truely unforgetable afternoon!
The best tour guide!
David S,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flávio is the consumate professional tour guide. Very friendly, easy manner and extremely knowledgeable. He also knows the best places to get the best views etc I would not hesitate to strongly recommend him to you for your trip and will definitely use him again when visiting Ponta Delgada. 5 stars every day.
Half day tour
saydia2023,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flávio was an amazing tour guide! Me and sister had a great experience! He was very informative and knowledgeable at each site!
Flavio was extremely...
BRIANL B,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Flavio was extremely knowledge about everything we did and was also very personable. I have done at least a dozen tours and he was simply the best guide I have had. I love history and he went into great detail. He also asked questions to guage my interest level on things. Very highly recommended!
The BEST tour guide!
Stay57467170963,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flavio was simply the best! He was personable, intelligent, and is very well read. He knew absolutely everything about the area and answered every question with great detail and interesting perspective. I have done at least 15 tours and he was the best. He was also responsive, asking what I would like throughout the tour. If you like detailed history and truely experiencing things - he is your man!
So much better than a cruise ship excursion!
Michelle M,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Flavio was an excellent tour guide! We greatly enjoyed his prompt replies to questions on What’s App, comfortable car, safe driving , and excellent explanations of the sights we were seeing. I plan to take further Viator tours versus cruise excursions due to the great experience we had with Flavio!
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