Our 12 Favourite Portugal Tea Tours

1.Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 8 hours · from $70Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight for an eight-hour tour from Ponta Delgada to Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas, Terra Nostra Park, volcanic calderas, Vila Franca, and a pineapple farm. Guides such as André, Mario, Leandra, and Eduardo share local stories, while you taste tea, Azorean snacks, and optional Cozido das Furnas.

“Andre our guide was outstanding. He kept us informed of different sites we where passing by and was very informative of each site we visited.”

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2.São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 375 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with a small group of up to eight. Visit Santa Iria, Gorreana Tea Factory, Pico do Ferro, Furnas, Terra Nostra Park, and Vila Franca do Campo. Your guide handles the driving, explains the island’s geology and culture, and serves a traditional Furnas stew lunch.

“Joao the tour guide was punctual, very kind and gave an incredibly informative tour. He drove safely and explained everything patiently in both English and Portugese. He’s what a tour guide should be, keep up the good work, Joao! I loved Furnas natural pools and botanical garden. Azores are just so beatiful. Cha plantation visit was great too. We had wonderful green and black tea looking at the marvelous plantation. Lovely lunch, very tasty, with cozinha directly from calderas! This tour was to die for, so think no more and just book it!”

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3.Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation With Traditional Lunch, East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern São Miguel with a driver-guide such as Joaquim, João, Bruno, or José. See Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas’ steaming volcanic ground, and the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace, then eat traditional cozido cooked underground. Terra Nostra’s thermal pool is optional for €17.

“Joao was an excellent tour guide. We did al the tour items listed. He saw the rain coming in and took us to the mountain first for a great view of the lakes. Most tours missed the view bc their guide saved the view for last. He also showed us some areas where the locals go for swimming and fishing. The tour is listed as a full day but he made sure we made it back to our cruise with time to spare! Best tour!!!!”

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4.Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Ponta Delgada across São Miguel’s east side with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. Taste tea at Gorreana, walk through Ribeira dos Caldeirões, see Furnas fumaroles, visit Furnas Lake, and optionally eat Cozido das Furnas. Thermal bathing at Terra Nostra is extra, and guides such as João, Andrea, and Diogo are known for friendly local insight.

“Diogo was fantastic, super friendly, the trip was amazing and relaxing, highly recommend”

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5.Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with a guide such as André, Melissa, Julio, or Rafael. Visit Furnas, Pico do Ferro, Gorreana Tea Plantation, Terra Nostra Park, a pineapple farm, and Vila Franca do Campo. Thermal entry and lunch cost extra, while transport, powerbanks, and plantation tastings are included.

“Julio pointed out some quiet but beautiful areas in the various spots we went to. He easily answered all of our questions.”

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6.São Miguel: 2-Day Island Tour, Tea & Pineapple Plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · from $132

Spend two full days exploring São Miguel in a small group. Visit pineapple and tea plantations, Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, and Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Guides such as João, Diogo, Andrea, and Vera bring local stories, while optional lunches add Azorean dishes including Furnas stew.

“These were by far the best two days I spent on Sao Miguel. Unfortunately I forgot the name of the guide (Jose? Who was in Canada?), he was super nice and gave our group so much knowledge about the island, which was really interesting. He also answered every question and you could feel his passion for his homeland and the people who live there on every tour. We also drove to a lot of beautiful places from which you can admire the beauty of the island. The food on the first day was great, the local stew wasn't to my taste, but everything was perfectly organized, including drinks and coffee.…”

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7.Furnas: Thermal Springs & Tea Plantation Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Travel from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Ribeira Grande, or Vila Franca do Campo to Furnas for Terra Nostra Park, volcanic cooking pits, a traditional cozido lunch, hot springs, Gorreana tea, and coastal viewpoints. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead this eight-hour outing. Gonçalo has guided some departures.

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8.Furnas : Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about eight hours exploring eastern São Miguel with a local guide and up to seven other people. Visit Santa Iria viewpoint, Gorreana tea plantation, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, and Lagoa das Furnas. Taste mineral waters and traditional underground-cooked cozido, with optional paid access to Caldeira das Furnas and Terra Nostra.

“We really enjoyed the tour with Vera. She was very knowledgeable about the island and the places we visited. The park with the waterfalls was my favorite but Furnas was also very impressive.”

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9.Full Day: Furnas, Tea Plantations & More With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Spend a full day touring São Miguel with a guide such as Eric, traveling from Ponta Delgada through Caloura, Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas, and Europe’s only tea plantations. You’ll see volcanic springs, Furnas Lake, and coastal views, enjoy Cozido das Furnas, and have time for thermal pools and tea tasting. Pool and lake entry fees cost extra.

“We enjoyed every part of our journey. Eric was extremely knowledgeable of the areas we toured. He knew the history of each stop. Eric ensured we got to see what we wanted and stayed as long as possible. Eric helped with picture taking a the various sites. Eric has a wonderful sense of humour and really makes you feel comfortable. The food from the hot springs that was our lunch was very delicious. It was really good. All the people we met throughout the day were extremely pleasant. Thank you Eric for making this once in a life time trip and an amazing experience. We wish you well.”

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10.Half day Gorreana – Pedestrian Walk and Tea Tasting (Min. 2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Gorreana for a 3.4-kilometer walk through São Miguel’s tea fields, followed by a factory visit and tea tasting with biscuits. Guides such as Miguel, André, Manuel, and Vasco explain the island, the plants, and tea production. The route includes a steep uphill section, so good walking shoes matter.

“My guide Manuel was great. Nice challenging hike up plantation. I enjoyed tasting 3 delicious teas with cookie. He was very informative. He even gave me quick car tour of historical center and even recommended wonderful local places for lunch. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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11.Furnas Volcano, Lake, Geysers, Tea Plantation and Terra Nostra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join Carlos of Azores Like Locals for a private five-hour trip through eastern São Miguel. You’ll visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas Lake, volcanic cooking pods, geysers, Terra Nostra Park, and coastal viewpoints in a small SUV. Pickup is available in Ponta Delgada and nearby areas, with room to adjust the pace.

“WOW! This was a fabulous experience. I chose a private solo tour as I was limited on time and had very specific things I wanted to do and see. Carlos is a local and knew so much about the island and history. With weather continually changing that day, he adjusted our locations so strategically so that we had the best views when the weather cleared. Took me to a smaller fabulous restaurant to try the local dish cooked in the thermal ground heat. Gave me plenty of alone time as I requested to explore on my own. Loved the thermal activity viewing, the lunch, the views from the top of…”

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