Joao was such a delight and is very passionate about the island and sharing that knowledge with everyone! Great views, SO much history, yummy local food, and lots of laughs!

This tour was highly recommended by a friend and I am glad that I followed her recommendation. Joao is very knowledgeable and pleasant with stories about everything. He is very helpful and took care of each one of us. I thought I lost my camera cap during the tour but he found it in his car and he brought it back to me after the tour ended. I am very happy. In addition, he is a good photographer who took great pictures for us. Small group tour makes the schedule so flexible as well. Lunch is excellent too. Would love to come back again to do the East tour.

Joao was so enthusiastic and knowledgable. He obviously loved his job and made such an effort with us to tell us all he knew, share his joys of the island and have a laugh. It was a full day including an excellent (boozy) lunch and I felt I saw a lot of the west of the island!

Had a fantastic day with our entertaining and knowledgeable guide Joao. There was not a question he couldn't answer. Breathtakingly beautiful scenery throughout the entire trip.

WOW where do I start? This tour was probably the single best VIATOR or otherwise tour I have ever taken. Joao, our tour guide was THE BEST. We were on a 12 day trip that took us to many places and our day in Ponta Delgada was the SINGLE best day on our trip. Joao is very KIND…extremely KNOWLEDGEABLE and very COMPREHENSIVE in his tour guide abilities. We took the Sao Miguel WEST tour and we saw so much and oh the lunch. WOW. Lunch was included and it was like eating in someone’s home with the best home cooked Portuguese Specialities. I am very picky and not easily impressed with most tours but this one is 5 STAR!! Oh and one more thing. Pure Azores the tour operator is VERY communicative and prior to the tour was very helpful and prompt in answering any questions etc..

From the start, it was clear that G wanted to ensure that everyone was comfortable and that we would maximize the trip by seeing as much as possible, even if the fog might interfere. Because of his dedication and experience, he ensured that we saw each site clearly and he helped take pictures for the group at every stop. Lastly, and most memorably, he helped us locate and purchase an item we’d forgotten to bring from home, going out of his way to obtain it and trusting that we’d reimburse him for the cost. I can’t say enough about the quality of the tour and how safe, fun, and helpful G was. Thank you for making our day and lifetime memories of your beautiful island!!

My sister and I went on this tour with strangers. Our tour guide was Catie. She was amazing. By noontime we all become best friends and laughed and learned the rest of the day. Such wonderful memories with these people as we enjoyed breathtaking vista. Priceless🩷

This was our second tour with Joao and it was excellent again. He suggested ideal photo taking spots and we got so many great photos. Lagoa do Fogo was one of my favourite highlights and I'd love to come back for a longer hike in the area. So many stunning views and we even saw dolphins in the ocean while eating lunch!

Really informative and relaxed trip around west side of island. 𝕁𝕠𝕒𝕠 looked after us all and brought it all to life!!! Nice to know some of the stories and history of the place. Great lunch too!

I only gave this a one star because unfortunately our flight was unable to land the day before so we did not arrive until the morning of the tour, after the meeting time so I did not get to go on the tour, plus no refund :( since I could not cancel.

An excellent experience with an excellent host Katsia. We had a great tour that seemed to pass very quickly. Every stop was better than the last. We were sorry to see the day go by so quickly. We seem to see everything just ahead of the clouds and the fog. The weather was excellent, and the drive was extremely pretty with many sites to see. It's hard to judge what was better than the last and it makes us want to come back to visit the island at least once or twice more.

Joao is a super Tourgide!!! we had a fantastic day. He was funny, informativ and took care of everyone in a perfect way. Thanks for the Tour and stay like you are. Ulrike and Robin

It was a nice compliment to the east full day tour we did. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and eager to please. It’s a beautiful island rich in culture!

We loved Mr G. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We loved the pace of the tour. The lunch was wonderful!

We loved the crater lake and were lucky enough that the clouds were not covering it. We also liked the blue and green lakes. All the landscape and towns were beautiful. We really liked our guide Gonzalo. He was informative, knowledgeable of the area and had a great sense of humor. We really enjoyed our lunch in the little restaurant by the water. It was a great day!

Manuel was outstanding; accommodating to our requests, very knowledgeable and personable. Van very comfortable as we had fewer guests. Beautiful island. Thorough tour

Roy was a great guide for our tour of the west side of the Island. I would highly recommend this tour and Roy.

Goncalo our guide with Pure Azores was so attentive showing us all the highlights. The local lunch and beverages were outstanding. Well worth the time and money!

João was a fantastic guide! He did everything he could to make sure we were able to see all the sites we could despite the fog.

Returning for another adventure with João was a delight! On the West full-day tour with lunch, we were treated to an amazing sight of dolphins during our meal break. The food was exceptional. João's knowledge of São Miguel continued to impress, revealing hidden treasures and capturing stunning photos. Despite my tendency for car sickness, I felt comfortable throughout the entire tour. João even recommended places near our hotel. Meeting a curious cow added a delightful touch. João's warmth and care made this tour unforgettable, and it will always hold a special place in our hearts.