We had an amazing private tour with Carlos exploring the west side of São Miguel and the stunning Sete Cidades volcano. From the start, he was incredibly accommodating—when we had to postpone due to illness, he made sure to reschedule without any stress, which we truly appreciated. The weather that day was unpredictable, shifting between clouds, wind, and sunshine, but Carlos handled it all with ease. He adjusted the tour to make the most of the conditions, and in the end, we were rewarded with the most breathtaking views when the skies cleared. It was so windy at times, but that just added to the adventure! Beyond his flexibility, Carlos’ deep knowledge of the island’s history, culture, and geology made the experience even more special. He shared fascinating stories and took us to incredible spots, some of which we never would have found on our own. If you’re looking for a guide who’s not only knowledgeable but also patient, thoughtful, and passionate about what he does, Carlos is the one. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely book with him again!

Carlos was an amazing guide!!! He arrived on time, and was a wellspring of information. We discussed dozens of topics covering history, geology, population, politics, flora and fauna, and any other topic we proposed. What an educational, informative, and delightful tour. He adapted the schedule to our preferences and made us feel completely at home. I recommend his tour without reservation.

This exceptional tour is a day-full of OMG views and authentically-local interactions. Best-ever guide RITA — who lives in the crater — took us to heart as she showed us the jaw-dropping views and verdant wonderland that is western São Miguel. Rita pickedup my wife and I right at our cruise ship’s dock. Then, for about six delightful hours Rita regaled us with the island’s history, AND gave us a native’s detailed perspective into life on the island. Start-to-finish, this was an excellent tour with world-class guideship by Rita, certainly among the best my wife and I have had in over forty years of travel. HIGHEST marks!

The morning was chilly so we were nervous about getting in any water but the hot spring was AMAZING! Rita took us to all of the photo worthy spots. Our tour ended with the pineapple plantation, everything we tried was delicious. Rita did a great job telling us about each place we visited and even took us to a local Ice cream place when we mentioned we wanted a sweet treat!

Rita hat auf eine spannende und angenehme Art ihre Sicht der Azoren und die Lebensweise mitgeteilt. Der Austausch mit ihr war in einer sehr freundlichen Atmosphäre, spannend und kurzweilig. Ich konnte schöne View Points besuchen, auch solche welche nicht von Touristen überfüllt waren. Ich kann Rita als Guide und die Tour absolut empfehlen.

Rita took us on the private tour and she was amazing! She told us so much about the island, and took us to great places. We asked her to pick us up a hour earlier due to later plans and she responded immediately that she could. She never rushed us. She is such a happy person and we felt like we were part of her family. We even asked to stop for a quick bite to eat and she stopped at a store for us. Our tour was perfect in every way. When we come back again we will ask for her.

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!