Choose the shared or the private tier. 4.92 from 111 reviews at €75 per person.
Best for: Book the shared Faial half day for Capelinhos, the Caldeira and hotel transfers: 3h–4h at €75 per person; minimum two. Faial comparison
Trade-off: Minimum two on the shared tier.
In our comparison: #4 of 6 in Faial, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Portuguese.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Tour (3.5 - 4h)The page price | Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people per tour. Pickup included | €75 for 2+ people |
| Private Tour (3.5 - 4h) | Private Tour: Private tour – exclusive to your group. Pickup included | €200 for 2+ people |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 109 of 111
Star breakdown of all 111 ratings
Reviewers value the local knowledge and relaxed pace; a few report pickup failures that prevented them from joining.
Written by Guidekin from the 83 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 November 2019 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.
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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 minMonument 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 minOn 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 minLocated 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 minSite 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 minThese pools were formed by basaltic rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.
10 minAre 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 6 | €75 | 3h–4h | 4.92 (111) | varies by option |
| Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture | €100 | 7h | 4.97 (249) | shared |
| Full-Day Private Tour of Faial | €125 | 7h | 5.0 (48) | private |
| Private half a day Faial, a first impression | €75 | 3h | 4.97 (32) | private |
Ranked #4 of 6 in Faial by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €125, median €88; typical length 5h 30m. 2 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Faial