--- title: Pico Island Tours in Azores lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/pico/ type: tour_collection city: Azores country: Portugal tours: 10 price_from_eur: 63 reviews_total: 1096 as_of: 2026-11-10 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/ --- # Pico Island Tours in Azores > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 10, 2026. Pico in Azores: 10 tours, all from the 123 we kept after screening every one of the 523 tours Viator lists for Azores, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin. ## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026) We compared all 10 shared Pico tours: guided summit climbs, a jeep day and whale watching. - **First Pico tour?:** [Pico Island Route](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-route/?format=md). Start with the shared Pico Island Route: vineyards, lunch and House of Volcanoes entry, 8h at €120 per person; minimum two, no pickup. Shared jeep tour. Trade-off: Minimum two; pickup and drop off excluded. — now €120 per person, 4.78 (111) - **Climb Mount Pico?:** [Mount Pico Guided Climb](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/?format=md). Book Mount Pico Guided Climb: guide and reserve entry, 7h at €75 per person; high fitness and mountain boots required. Reserve entry and poles. Trade-off: No mountain boots: excluded without refund. — now €75 per person, 4.95 (218) Also compared: - [Mount Pico Night Climb](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-night-climb-reach-the-summit-for-a-magical-sunrise/?format=md): Summit at sunrise. Trade-off: No free cancellation. — now €95 per person, 4.99 (137) - [Climbing Mount Pico](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/climbing-mount-pico-a-challenging-adventure/?format=md): Summit at the group's pace. Trade-off: High fitness required. — now €110 per person, 4.98 (43) - [Pico Whale and Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-half-day/?format=md): Refund if no cetaceans appear. Trade-off: Not for pregnancy or spinal injuries. — now €66 per person, 4.63 (186) Commissions never affect the order. ## All 10 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-night-climb-reach-the-summit-for-a-magical-sunrise/?format=md) | Hiking & Climbing | €95 per person | 4.99 (137) | 10h | daily 01:00–02:00 | up to 8 per booking · instant · en/pt | | 2 | [Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/?format=md) | Hiking & Climbing | €75 per person | 4.95 (218) | 7h | daily 06:00 | up to 12 per booking · en/pt | | 3 | [Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/climbing-mount-pico-a-challenging-adventure/?format=md) | Hiking & Climbing | €110 per person | 4.98 (43) | 8h | daily | up to 12 per booking · en/pt | | 4 | [Award-Winning Curated Pico Wine Tasting, Food & Cultural Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/award-winning-curated-pico-wine-tasting-food-cultural-tour-88294P4/?format=md) | | €170 per person | 5.0 (33) | 5h | daily 10:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr/pt | | 5 | [Pico Island highlights - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-highlights-private-tour-optional-wine-tasting/?format=md) | Private Tours, Luxury & VIP Tours | €180 per person | 5.0 (30) | 7h–8h | daily 09:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/fr/nl | | 6 | [Pico Mountain: Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-mountain-climb-the-highest-point-of-portugal-2351m/?format=md) | Hiking & Climbing | €89 per person | 4.91 (243) | 8h | daily 06:00–08:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/it/pt | | 7 | [Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island/?format=md) | Whale Watching, Family Tours | €70 per person | 4.9 (52) | 3h | daily 08:30–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | | 8 | [Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-3-hour-small-group-tour/?format=md) | Whale Watching | €63 per person | 4.84 (43) | 3h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · en/fr/de/pt | | 9 | [Pico Island Route](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-route/?format=md) | | €120 per person | 4.78 (111) | 8h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/pt | | 10 | [Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-in-pico-island-half-day/?format=md) | Whale Watching | €66 per person | 4.63 (186) | 3h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/pt | ## Why each made the list - **Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise** — Pico climbed in the dark to reach the summit for sunrise, in a small group with certified mountain guides, headlamp, poles, reserve fee, insurance and a certificate included. Proper mountain boots are mandatory or you are excluded without refund; meals not included. 4.99 from 137 reviews at €95 per person. - **Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak** — Pico summit with a certified mountain guide who monitors you all the way, reserve fee, poles, accident insurance and a climbing certificate included. Proper mountain boots are mandatory or you will be turned away without refund, and no diving the day before. 4.95 from 218 reviews at €75 per person. - **Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure** — Climb to the summit of Mount Pico through volcanic terrain, with the pace adapted to the group. An accredited guide, entry, walking sticks and accident insurance are included; high fitness is required, and you must bring mountain shoes, water and snacks. 4.98 from 43 reviews at €110 per person for 8h. - **Pico Mountain: Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m** — A guided ascent of Pico, the highest point in Portugal, with poles, insurance and photos and videos of the climb included. No mountaineering experience needed, but a high level of fitness is, and meals are not in the price. 4.91 from 243 reviews at €89 per person for 8h. - **Whale and dolphin watching in Pico Island** — Whale and dolphin watching off Pico with a marine biologist or nature guide on board and a briefing before departure, from an operator that reports a very high sighting rate. Pickup is not included and the minimum age is six. 4.9 from 52 reviews at €70 per person for 3h. - **Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island 3 Hour Small Group Tour** — Look for whales and dolphins off Pico Island using land-based lookout towers and onboard hydrophones, with marine biologists explaining their behaviour. A waterproof jacket, life vest and a drink on return are included; pregnant travelers cannot participate. 4.84 from 43 reviews at €63 per person for 3h. - **Pico Island Route** — A full day across Pico by jeep with a certified guide, from the Captain's lagoon to the lake trails, with a regional lunch, the House of Volcanoes entry, insurance and a tour photo included. Pickup and gratuities are not. 4.78 from 111 reviews at €120 per person for 8h. - **Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day** — Whale watching from Pico with a team of skippers, biologists and a land lookout, and a money back guarantee if no cetaceans appear. Bring your own water; not for spinal injuries or pregnancy. 4.63 from 186 reviews at €66 per person for 3h. ## Other collections in Azores - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/private-tours-azores/?format=md) — 25 tours - [Sete Cidades](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sete-cidades/?format=md) — 23 tours - [Terceira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/terceira/?format=md) — 19 tours - [São Miguel](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/sao-miguel/?format=md) — 17 tours - [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/jeep-4x4-azores/?format=md) — 15 tours - [Family Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/family-tours/?format=md) — 13 tours - [Canyoning](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/canyoning/?format=md) — 12 tours - [Furnas](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/furnas/?format=md) — 12 tours - [Food & Wine](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/food-wine-azores/?format=md) — 10 tours - [Whale Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/whale-watching/?format=md) — 8 tours - [Lagoa do Fogo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/lagoa-do-fogo/?format=md) — 8 tours - [Ponta Delgada](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/ponta-delgada/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Luxury & VIP Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/luxury-tours/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Faial](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/faial/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Hiking & Climbing](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Diving & Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/diving-snorkeling/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Quad & Buggy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/quad-buggy/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Nordeste](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/nordeste/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/small-group-tours-azores/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Boat & Kayak Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/boat-tours-azores/?format=md) — 3 tours - [Flores](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/flores/?format=md) — 1 tour - [Santa Maria](https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/santa-maria/?format=md) — 1 tour ## FAQ **Should I take a Pico island tour or climb Mount Pico?** Choose Pico Island Route for vineyards by jeep. Take Climbing Mount Pico if reaching the summit is your goal and you have high fitness; these are separate outings. For example, Pico Island Route costs €120 per person, rated 4.78 from 111 reviews. Climbing Mount Pico costs €110 per person, rated 4.98 from 43 reviews. The jeep day includes lunch and House of Volcanoes entry; the climb follows the group's pace but still requires high fitness. Browse summit climbs: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/ · Find Pico tours with entry included: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?tickets=included **How much do Pico tours cost, and can I fit one into half a day?** For half a day on Pico, choose whale watching: the listed trips have a median duration of 3 hours and median price of €66 per person. Across these Pico tours, the median is €92 per person, with the middle 50% at €71 to €118; median duration is 7 hours. Shared tours: 9 of 10. For example, Pico Whale and Dolphin Watching Half Day costs €66 per person, rated 4.63 from 186 reviews. Find short Pico tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?duration_max=3 · Filter Pico tours by price: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?price_max=80 **How fit do I need to be to climb Mount Pico, and do I need hiking boots?** Skip Mount Pico Guided Climb if you lack high fitness or mountain boots. Arriving without mountain boots means exclusion without a refund. The climbing options have a median duration of 8 hours across 4 tours that state a duration. For example, Mount Pico Guided Climb costs €75 per person, rated 4.95 from 218 reviews. A guide, reserve entry and poles are included; mountain boots are required. Browse guided summit climbs: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/ **Can children or wheelchair users join a Pico tour?** Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible tours on this page: none. For strollers or infants, start with Pico Island Route. Pico Island Route carries the strollers and infants accepted flag; 2 of 10 tours match that filter. It costs €120 per person, rated 4.78 from 111 reviews. The flag does not establish suitability for every child or climbing ability. For accessibility, filter first, then confirm with the operator; the jeep format does not prove access. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?kids=true · Filter operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?wheelchair=true **Does the Pico island tour include lunch, entry tickets and hotel pickup?** Pico Island Route includes lunch and House of Volcanoes entry, but excludes pickup and drop off. Arrange your own transport to its meeting point. For example, Pico Island Route costs €120 per person, rated 4.78 from 111 reviews. Tours marked as including hotel pickup: none among 10. A minimum party size applies to Pico Island Route. Lunch and House of Volcanoes entry are included; pickup and drop off are excluded. Find tours with entry included: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?tickets=included **Can I book a Mount Pico climb for sunrise?** Choose Mount Pico Night Climb if a sunrise summit itinerary matters to you and you can accept no free cancellation. For example, Mount Pico Night Climb costs €95 per person, rated 4.99 from 137 reviews. The listed trade-off is no free cancellation. Browse hiking and climbing tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/hiking-climbing/ · Find free cancellation options: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?free_cancellation=true ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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