Title: Things to Do in São José in 2026 | Expedia.com [São José Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sao-Jose.dx863351380306456576)[Hotels in São José](https://expedia.com/Sao-Jose-Hotels.d863351380306456576.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to São José](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sao-Jose.d863351380306456576.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in São José](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sao-Jose.d863351380306456576.Car-Rental-Guide)[São José Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sao-Jose.d863351380306456576.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in São José ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit São José Types of activities [São José Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/So-Jos.dx863351380306456576) ![Thermal pool in the beautiful little town of Furnas in the Azores, Portugal. The iron in the water makes it this orange/brown colour so don't wear your best swimwear! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035398/5b1d8e0f-e9bc-411a-9576-eb23e3d3293c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thermal pool in the beautiful little town of Furnas in the Azores, Portugal. The iron in the water makes it this orange/brown colour so don't wear your best swimwear! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035398/5b1d8e0f-e9bc-411a-9576-eb23e3d3293c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/4fce419e-81d7-459e-aba0-4d4a3b56dcb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/98dd08f1-2b4f-4410-8332-ccd31c4600b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/c02e5c1d-499e-4ac4-9d3b-9820b5790c45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in São José ### Tours & day trips [See all 173 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523274/b3296b86-a743-4cf9-9707-3203a181bfc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch 8h 10/10 487 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-east-full-day-van-tour-with-lunch.a4523274.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs 4h 9.8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4848179/d290d9de-ab07-4cab-b028-d3290cfd7e2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip 3h 9.4/10 745 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1126330/06337c23-1f32-4c90-b52e-849f1a91cfd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades 3h 30m 10/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45948229/ea700b6d-283f-4504-8f22-fc6273fcde16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Guided Tour of Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada 4h 30m 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-guided-tour-of-sete-cidades-from-ponta-delgada.a45948229.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45693950/acfb69bf-0e59-4ecd-970a-c4cfe7026f74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip 8h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo-hot-springs-day-trip.a45693950.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768124/9d9f37f6-81ab-48a7-aaca-9ae62ea34d72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour 3h 30m+ 9.8/10 60 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-sete-cidades-guided-buggy-quad-or-jeep-tour.a4768124.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![São Miguel island: 2-Day Tour, East & West Island Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47894459/234f0023-1c2d-4102-98b6-3520640e5913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel island: 2-Day Tour, East & West Island Highlights 2d 9.6/10 14 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $124 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-2-day-guided-tour-west-east-including-lunch.a47894459.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2686202/3e54bb0f-c114-4cda-af06-2924ccb60460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations 8h 9.8/10 61 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/adventure-in-the-furnas-with-volcanoes-lagoons-and-tea-plantations.a2686202.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46316289/0678fe7f-b8d1-4cdb-add1-bd76110f5fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour 8h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-full-day-tour.a46316289.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 69 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1126330/06337c23-1f32-4c90-b52e-849f1a91cfd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades 3h 30m 10/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768124/9d9f37f6-81ab-48a7-aaca-9ae62ea34d72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour 3h 30m+ 9.8/10 60 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-sete-cidades-guided-buggy-quad-or-jeep-tour.a4768124.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![São Miguel Island: Full Day All-in-One Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4547695/850a40cc-85a4-4cea-a050-8a214a21e6e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel Island: Full Day All-in-One Tour 8h 9.8/10 81 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-full-day-all-in-one-tour.a4547695.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Guided Buggy & Quad Adventure - Sete Cidades Volcanic Crater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47998472/eec12d99-d5e9-4e7d-80a8-a458b58d614f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Buggy & Quad Adventure - Sete Cidades Volcanic Crater 4h 10/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-quad-buggy-sete-cidades-crater-tour.a47998472.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Half-Day Jeep Adventure: Unexplored Landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4089660/61efb854-a514-4c05-a36f-f87e76a32cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Jeep Adventure: Unexplored Landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo 3h 30m 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-adventure-unexplored-landscapes-lagoa-do-fogo.a4089660.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Sete Cidades Quad / Buggy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47987578/6dbab40f-46aa-4c27-a7cd-e60432d40a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Sete Cidades Quad / Buggy Tour 4h 10/10 35 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sete-cidades-atv-quad-tour-half-day.a47987578.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1578183/dba9bccc-1a9a-423c-b422-7ef5c39010d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools 7h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-furnas-tour-lake-fumaroles-and-thermal-pools-4x4.a1578183.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths w/tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180013/51e021ad-1c0e-447a-9d36-9051ce9cc136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths w/tickets 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/azores-furnas-evening-thermal-bath-with-tickets.a48180013.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4578364/2ce7f3cd-9587-450d-9838-da981a5c9916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades Experience 5h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-sete-cidades-walk-tasting-and-kayaking.a4578364.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802309/1dff5850-6e62-40cd-9b15-6ccc8168f86f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo 7h 9.6/10 40 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo.a47802309.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 37 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths w/tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180013/51e021ad-1c0e-447a-9d36-9051ce9cc136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel Azores: Furnas Evening Thermal Baths w/tickets 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/azores-furnas-evening-thermal-bath-with-tickets.a48180013.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3590244/8e133229-62ea-4cf7-807a-593b1a3db483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour 5h 10/10 35 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $319 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/all-west-wonders-of-the-island-private-tour-flexible-start-and-end-time.a3590244.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4282502/337c4487-a2f1-462c-98ec-fd1c639ad7cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour to Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas 8h 10/10 21 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-to-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-and-furnas.a4282502.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50224758/1c6b4fc8-0e51-45c6-8861-765b0d4d2dd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Sete Cidades with Whale Watching at Mosteiros 8h Free cancellation available $356 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-lagoa-das-sete-cidades-and-lagoa-do-fogo.a50224758.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50884827/f6556046-320f-4a2f-81ab-809c1e029e56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour 3h Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-city-tuk-tuk-tour.a50884827.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Natural Monument Old Caldeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4282585/cbe450ea-56f8-4638-b9cc-911c8150b465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Natural Monument Old Caldeira 8h 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-excursion-to-the-termas-de-sao-miguel.a4282585.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Private Hike - Discover São Miguel’s Craters, Lakes & Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49813183/247a6eb8-c7af-4339-867e-621e7146e005.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Hike - Discover São Miguel’s Craters, Lakes & Waterfalls 6h 30m Free cancellation available $344 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-hike-discover-sao-miguels-craters-lakes-waterfalls.a49813183.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades - Private Jeep Adventure - Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49664686/6de52862-3893-48ca-a843-2d91c9b66274.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades - Private Jeep Adventure - Half Day 3h 30m Free cancellation available $214 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-4x4-jeep-adventure-to-sete-cidades-off-road-full-day.a49664686.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Professional Photo Session in São Miguel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340724/379efcb5-54ca-4a97-acdf-dcc67e16824a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Professional Photo Session in São Miguel 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $238 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/professional-photo-session-in-sao-miguel-island.a46340724.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Culture & Nature - Visit All Center of the Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3874471/81ec231a-b7aa-476d-90ec-0fc57b47776c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Culture & Nature - Visit All Center of the Island 5h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $312 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/island-center-fire-lake-thermal-pool-vila-franca-pineapple-tea-private.a3874471.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4848179/d290d9de-ab07-4cab-b028-d3290cfd7e2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip 3h 9.4/10 745 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4578364/2ce7f3cd-9587-450d-9838-da981a5c9916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades Experience 5h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-sete-cidades-walk-tasting-and-kayaking.a4578364.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756469/3a283b85-e6c4-4a9e-ba44-c395c95917c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake 1h 9.8/10 57 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-sete-cidades-kayak-rental.a4756469.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624480/2e2973b0-b871-48f9-8cf2-0eada2c492db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour 2h 9/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-islet-off-coast-nature-reserve-tour.a44624480.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![From Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Jeep, Bike, & Kayak Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48037017/7e716ef3-1ac0-4250-adac-0473cd273c8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Jeep, Bike, & Kayak Ride 7h Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-sete-cidades-jeep-bike-kayak-ride.a48037017.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling with a local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180380/05708c99-177e-4f40-af36-b1244691597e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling with a local 4h 9.6/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/azores-sao-miguel-hike-and-snorkeling-with-a-local.a48180380.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Exclusive Surf Lessons in S Miguel Azores](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47558558/1c609612-c8d3-44b8-a7b3-a297da4a6b94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Surf Lessons in S Miguel Azores 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/exclusive-surf-lessons-in-s-miguel-azores.a47558558.activity-details?&rid=863351380306456576&location=S%C3%A3o+Jos%C3%A9&swp=off) ![Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44504439/c7d2fe1b-d246-41d6-9269-d960d9e85821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience 3h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_863351380306456576) ## Recommended things to do in São José | Number of things to do | 201 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details): $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details)[From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details)[Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades](/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details)[Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details)[Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](/things-to-do/adventure-in-the-furnas-with-volcanoes-lagoons-and-tea-plantations.a2686202.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details)[Double-Seat Kayak Rental at Sete Cidades Lake](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-sete-cidades-kayak-rental.a4756469.activity-details)[São Miguel Island: Sete Cidades Bike Rental](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-sete-cidades-bike-rental.a4752164.activity-details) | | With kids | [Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details)[From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details)[Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details)[São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-east-full-day-van-tour-with-lunch.a4523274.activity-details)[São Miguel island: 2-Day Tour, East & West Island Highlights](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-2-day-guided-tour-west-east-including-lunch.a47894459.activity-details) | ## What to do in São José --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in São José? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in São José ![Aerial view Povoacao townscape, Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118672/0c2fd56e-19b8-4f8c-8a5a-8a145fc49548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Delgada Harbour Explore the waterfront in São Pedro with a trip to Ponta Delgada Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-Harbour-Ponta-Delgada.d6118672.Vacation-Attraction) ![Day image of the arches of the city gates in Ponta Delgada-sao miguel-açores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6189652/bc9e59cb-018c-4d40-a017-353c5c7fcbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Delgada City Gates You can find out about the history of São Sebastião with a trip to Ponta Delgada City Gates. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-City-Gates-Ponta-Delgada.d6189652.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view to Azul and Verde lakes at Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532485216/8c53c4c4-fd93-43d6-9651-f5dd67fcdc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores during your travels in Sete Cidades. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Azul-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621532485216.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of Ponta da Ferraria hot springs and Atlantic ocean coast on Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976794401/67a644be-b754-4d68-89c0-0a4fb2191f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Termas da Ferraria You can take time to visit Termas da Ferraria during your travels to Ginetes. [](https://expedia.com/Termas-Da-Ferraria-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794401.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of the Sete Cidades lake and city from the boca do inferno mountain peak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976794405/a4ca5492-7ac5-4d2c-a6c1-96831039fe4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boca do Inferno Viewpoint Find out about the history of Sete Cidades with a stop at Boca do Inferno Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Boca-Do-Inferno-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794405.Vacation-Attraction) ![Green lake. Heaven on Earth.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020953/d371b46e-5c64-40d7-9d51-27968de1f5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa das Sete Cidade Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa das Sete Cidade during your travels in Sete Cidades. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Das-Sete-Cidade-Ponta-Delgada.d6118674.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of the Azores Walk around the campus at University of the Azores during your visit to São Pedro. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-The-Azores-Ponta-Delgada.d6118670.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ponta Delgada Marina Explore the waterfront in São Sebastião with a trip to Ponta Delgada Marina. [](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-Marina-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635975924121.Vacation-Attraction) #### Antonio Borges Garden Explore the great outdoors at Antonio Borges Garden, a lovely green space in São José. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Antonio-Borges-Garden-Ponta-Delgada.d6189656.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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