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Half-Day Tour around Faial Island

4.8 · 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Walk-In-Blue Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:45, 14:00 · Hotel pickup from 7 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A compact half day around Faial to the Caldeira and the Capelinhos volcano, the island's youngest, with viewpoints in between and water on board.

Lunch is not included. 4.76 from 45 reviews at €69 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #6 of 6 in Faial, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €69 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Children from €49 (ages 0 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 31 August 2026.

Reviews

4.8
45 ratings
Tripadvisor 28 · Viator 17

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 42 of 45

Star breakdown of all 45 ratings

5 stars
39 · 87%
4 stars
3 · 7%
3 stars
2 · 4%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise local knowledge and flexible, unhurried stops; weather sometimes prompts changes to the outing.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the island's history, geology and local life
  • Broad coverage of volcanic sites, viewpoints and beaches
  • Flexible stops and routes shaped around guests' interests
  • Unhurried time at stops to explore, take photos and ask questions
  • Convenient pickups at the ferry terminal

Complaints

  • Criticisms are isolated, with no recurring complaint in the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 37 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 August 2024 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:45, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 7 pickup points (7 pickup points listed by the operator, 5 of them hotels)
Operator
Walk-In-Blue; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

The half-day tour consists of an excursion lasting approximately 4 hours, where we can explore the main points of the island.
We visited the famous Caldeira, as well as the most recent volcano on the island of Faial, the Capelinhos Volcano, passing through various viewpoints with unique beauty.
Our team, on this tour, will do everything to give you a compact experience, so that you can get to know the best of Faial.
Book our tour now, which includes not only the guide and insurance, but also their good disposition and professionalism.
You can still enjoy some drinks on board our vehicles.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €49 ages 0 to 11

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Faial

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 6€694h4.76 (45)shared
Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture€1007h4.97 (249)shared
Full-Day Private Tour of Faial€1257h5.0 (48)private
Private half a day Faial, a first impression€753h4.97 (32)private

Ranked #6 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

From €69 per adult