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title: Full-Day Private Tour of Faial
lang: en
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type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 125
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 420
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [de, en, fr, hu]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: A private day with picnic
rank_in_category: 6 of 25 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-faial-326956P3/
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# Full-Day Private Tour of Faial

**Guidekin's take:** A private full day around Faial from Horta to the Capelinhos volcano and the Caldeira, with a picnic lunch with drinks in a recreation park included. Priced per person on tiers from one to six adults, so small parties pay more each. 5 from 48 reviews at €125 per person for 7h–8h.

In our comparison: #6 of 25 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and leads you to all points of interest of Faial. The Faial, everything in one day is perfect for visitors who want to know more about Faial, its history and its people.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos. At lunch time, we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Faial. In the afternoon you will visit the Caldeira, see the lighthouse of Riberinha destroyed by an earthquake and then go to one of the best sandy beaches of the Azores.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 12 pickup points
- Min. 6 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Rich lunch picnic with drinks, Snacks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 12 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €125 per person for the 6 adults option; other options up to €175
- Duration: 7h–8h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Visitfaial
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, French, Hungarian
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

5.0 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 48.

- 5 stars: 48 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the personalised route, detailed commentary and homemade picnic; fog can hide the caldera.

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations of Faial's history, geology and everyday island life
- Flexible itineraries shaped around travellers' interests and preferred pace
- Homemade picnic lunches served in peaceful parks
- Clear communication before the tour, including dietary needs and pickup plans

**Complaints:**
- Fog can obscure the caldera and other viewpoints

Written by Guidekin from the 37 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-04-13 to 2026-08-06); last checked 2026-10-07.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 adults | €100 / person (for 6+ people) | Hungarian, English, German, French | Pickup included |
| 4 adults | €100 / person (for 4+ people) | Hungarian, English, German, French | Pickup included |
| 5 adults | €100 / person (for 5+ people) | Hungarian, English, German, French | Pickup included |
| 2 adults | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | Hungarian, English, German, French | Pickup included |
| 3 adults | €125 / person (for 3+ people) | Hungarian, English, German, French | Pickup included |
| 1 adult | €175 / person | Hungarian, English, German, French | Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Rich lunch picnic with drinks
- Liability insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial

## Itinerary

1. **Faial Island** (pass by, no stop) - The first part of the tour follows largely the main road on the southern coast of Faial to the Volcano of Capelinhos. The second part leads up to the Caldeira then to the eastern tip of the Island and from there back to Horta. In-between the attractions there are short drives...
2. **The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast of Faial** (15m) - A nice place to view the rocky and south coast of Faial created by lava flows.
3. **The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visi...** (15m) - The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight.
4. **Varadouro** (15m) - is a small coastal resort, in the old days it used to be the summer resort of the wealthy families of Horta who spent their summer holiday there. Nowadays it is a residential area with some very popular natural swimming pools.
5. **Capelinhos** (45m) - The volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. Before its eruption between September 1957 and October 1958, the small port below was one of the most important places for launching whaling boats.
6. **Praia Da Faja** (15m) - The Fajã da Praia do Norte is a headland created by the lava of the eruption of the Cabeço do Fogo volcano in 1672. Nowadays it is a quiet spot with adegas, old agricultural buildings, summer houses and beautiful small gardens.
7. **The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on whic...** (1h 30m) - The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on which you can explore the different trees and plants of Faial, for the children there is a playground. The perfect place for having lunch with a rich picnic.
8. **Caldeira** (15m) - The Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo is one of the main landmarks of Faial. Situated in the center of the island it is with its 2 kilometre diameter and 400 meter depth probably the most impressive crater of the Azores.
9. **The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial o...** (15m) - The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial of the massive earthquake that hit Faial on the 9th of July 1998. The earthquake which had a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale caused massive destruction on Faial.
10. **The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations ...** (15m) - The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations of 1998. It is the former parish church of Ribeirinha which has been hit hardly by the earthquake.
11. **Praia do Almoxarife** (15m) - The parish Praia do Almoxarife is best known for its long beach with black sand. It used to be the first beachhead of the early settlers, nowadays a popular place to go to the beach in the summer.
12. **Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao** (15m) - From the viewpoint Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Conceição there is stunning panorama covering the bay of Horta and Praia do Almoxarife on Faial with the Islands of Pico and São Jorge in the background.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjVQcmHDp2EgSW5mYW50ZSBEb20gSGVucmlxdWUsIDk5MDAtMDE2IEhvcnRhLCBQb3J0dWdhbCIuKiwKFAoSCc0wlQEgi0cLEYqNE1SSjBJvEhQKEgnzLBACIItHCxGCs-VEIRfYiQ

Pickup points listed by the operator: 12

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €250 | €125 |
| 4 | €400 | €100 |
| 6 | €600 | €100 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 25** | €125 | 7h–8h | 5.0 (48) | private |
| [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private |
| [BEST VIEW TOUR(Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/best-view-tour-full-day-private-tour-68965P2/?format=md) | €190 | 6h | 5.0 (107) | private |
| [UNDERGROUNDTOUR (Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/undergroundtour-full-day-private-tour-68965P3/?format=md) | €180 | 6h | 5.0 (55) | private |

Ranked #6 of 25 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €300, median €150; typical length 6h. 25 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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