São Miguel Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus
Overview
Explore the stunning landscapes of São Miguel Island in the Azores with our convenient Hop-On Hop-Off bus service. Discover the island at your own pace across two scenic routes: the Sete Cidades Line and the Gorreana Line, featuring breathtaking viewpoints, charming towns, and natural and cultural highlights.
Enjoy the freedom to hop on and off at designated stops, explore the places that interest you most, and continue your journey on a later bus. In 2027, we are introducing the Basic (Day Use) ticket, allowing you to choose only one of the two lines for a flexible day of sightseeing. For those looking to explore both routes, other ticket options are available.
With convenient departures and a family-friendly ticket policy, it is an easy and enjoyable way to discover São Miguel, whether you are travelling solo, with friends, or with family. Children under 5 travel free, while children aged 6–10 benefit from a discounted fare.
What's Included
- Discounts with partners
- Insurance
- Audioguide available in English and Portuguese accessible through the QR code printed on the ticket
What To Expect
13 Stops | 9 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm every 60 to 90 minutes
Avenida Dom João III
Ponta Delgada - Edifício SATA
Ponta Delgada - Avenida Marginal - Campo São Francisco
Lagoa Empadadas
Lagoa do Canario
Miradouro da Vista do Rei
Sete Cidades
Miradouro da Vista do Rei
Lagoa do Canario
Lagoa Empadadas
Ponta Delgada - Avenida Marginal - Campo São Francisco
Bankinter
Av. Dom João III 28
12 Stops | 15 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: 9:00 am to 7:30 pm every 60 to 90 minutes
Ponta Delgada - Avenida Marginal - Forte São Brás
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Avenida Dom João III
Loja CTT
Parkoló
Gorreana Tea Factory
Cascata do Salto do Cabrito
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Alameda 29 de Junho
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
International Hospital of the Azores
Ponta Delgada - Avenida Marginal - Forte São Brás
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the São Miguel Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus?
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Activity code: C-5493102P27
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- Discounts with partners.
- Insurance.
- Audioguide available in English and Portuguese accessible through the QR code printed on the ticket.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the São Miguel Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for São Miguel Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Discounts with partners
- Insurance
- Audioguide available in English and Portuguese accessible through the QR code printed on the ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
