My wife and another couple stopped in the Azores as part of the transatlantic cruise on the Celebrity Eclipse in April 2012. After reading about Gary's tours and comparing his service versus the tours offered by cruise line, we decided to book a day tour through Gary. He responded very quickly to my inquiry, and advised that he was already... More

Even if you are not part of a group, but traveling solo as I was or part of a couple, you may think that renting a car and exploring on your own is the option for you. I think if you do that, you will be missing a wonderful opportunity that only a guide like Gary can provide. The roads... More

My friend and I booked Tours 1 and 2 with Gary, for two full days of fun around Sao Miguel. I looked at reviews on Tripadvisor and Gary’s Azorean Tours website, and exchanged e-mail messages with him within the 2 weeks before the trip (he is quick to respond about the tours and about anything else you might want to... More

We can highly recommend Gary and his tours! He drove us, a group of 6 Finns, through tours 1 & 2 during our Easter time stay in São Miguel, and what great tours they were! Gary is very good at spotting places the regular—and more expensive!—bus tours don't know about or won't reach, and his knowledge of all kinds of... More

Went back home for the first time in 20 years. Gary was able to give us a tour of all the popular sites with information on the history. Tour guide was polite, bilingual in English and Portuguese. Overall great experience, well worth the expense. would do it again in an instant!!! :D More

We, a bunch of Finns took a trip in Gary's trusty Mercedes back in June and it took me half a year to write this review. No one else to blame than myself I guess. Finally I felt the urge to write this and highly recommend Gary's services for anyone seeking a travel guide beyond your expectations. He certainly knows... More

Gary did a wonderful job. We arrived in Ponta Delgada to find rain and fog throughout the port. After picking us up he took us to the north side of the island and we were able to get amazing pictures of the island. We continued on to the Tea Plantation where he gave us a personalized tour of the plantation,... More

Hi Gary, I went with another couple, and was the only one who is Portuguese, born in Sao Miguel and immigrated to the United States in 1966 at 11 years old. This was my third back since then. I do not have any family in the island, therrefore have always stayed in a hotel and rennted a car. This time,... More

Don't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch! As I read everyone of these Excellent reviews about Gary they make me smile becaue they are absolutely true. They describe Gary perfectly. He is such a great person and the best tour guide ever!! Thank you Gary !! We'll see you again someday! More