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Faial Island: Half Day Tour

4.9 Excellent 107 reviews
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3h 30m
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Portuguese, English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Faial in a few hours for people passing through or day tripping from Pico: the Caldeira, the Capelinhos volcano and viewpoints over the neighbouring islands, with a native guide and hotel pickup, and room for your luggage. Choose the shared or the private tier. 4.92 from 107 reviews at €75 per person.

From the guide

Are you passing through Faial or prefer a shorter tour, but want to see the island’s most iconic sites? This is the ideal walk!

In a few hours, discover the imposing Caldeira, the Volcán dos Capelinhos and viewpoints with stunning views of the nearby islands: Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa.

Enjoy a guided tour with professionalism, good disposition and dedication, ensuring that every moment becomes a memorable experience at Faial.

Compared with other Faial

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 5€753h 30m4.92 (107)shared, max 8
Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture€1007h4.97 (248)shared
Full-Day Private Tour of Faial€1255.0 (48)private
Full Day Tour of Faial Island€1198h4.91 (43)shared

Ranked #3 of 5 in Faial by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €125, median €100; typical length 5h 30m. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Faial

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Mineral water
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation to the hotel
Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
You can choose between a semi-private tour or a private tour.
Professional and experienced guide, native to Faial Island

Itinerary

Monte Da Guia Walking Trail Stop 1
The Guide Mountain is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view of the beach of Porto Pim and the city of Horta.
10 min
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Stop 2
Monument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On days without clouds, you can still see the island of São Jorge and Graciosa. Without a doubt, a place with a privileged view!
10 min
Flamengos Stop 3
On the route to Caldeira do Faial we will take a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that has no sea around it and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
5 min
Caldeira Stop 4
Located in the center of the island, Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, which was at the origin of the island, measuring about 2000 meters in diameter, seven kilometers in perimeter and 400 meters in depth.
20 min
Capelinhos Stop 5
Site of great volcanic beauty. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions of the Atlantic, namely the Azores. Its landscape reminds us of a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the gray of the sands with the green of the hills and the blue of the sky and the sea.
40 min
We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido Stop 6
These pools were formed by basaltic rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.
10 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Your pickup for the tour will be between 9:15 and 9:30, at your accommodation in Horta. For guests arriving from Pico, the pickup will be between 9:15 and 9:20 AM, outside the exit door of the Maritime Terminal (ferry station). We recommend taking the ferry that arrives in Faial at 8:45 am, since it may take at least 10 minutes to disembark. Please be ready and waiting at the pick-up location during the indicated period. Since we will be picking up other participants in different locations, the guide may not be able to wait for a long time. You will easily identify the guide, who will be in a grey Opel van. * Airport pickup is available only for private tours. If you booked a private tour, please indicate your flight number at the time of Reservation so we can track your arrival.

10 pickup points listed by the operator, 8 of them hotels

Start point

The meeting point at the ferry station is outside, next to the exit door (glass door). As a reference, right at the exit there is a square/taxi stop. Your Guide will meet you here in a grey Opel van.

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End point

The meeting point at the ferry station is outside, next to the exit door (glass door). As a reference, right at the exit there is a square/taxi stop. Your Guide will meet you here in a grey Opel van.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please share your number OF WhatsApp to facilitate communication
  • Perfect for guests who are in Pico: explore the Faial, enjoy the Horta and return the same day!
  • If you travel with luggage, you don’t have to worry, the trolley has plenty of space to accommodate everything with comfort, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 75 / person