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title: Half-Day Tour around Faial Island
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-tour-around-faial-island/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 69
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: A half day with fees included
rank_in_category: 6 of 6 (Faial)
schedule_checked: 2026-08-31
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-tour-around-faial-island/
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# Half-Day Tour around Faial Island

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 7 pickup points
- Starts 08:45, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €49: ages 0 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 7 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €69 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Walk-In-Blue
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:45, 14:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31

## Reviews

4.76 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 45.

- 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 (2024-08-16 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao** (30m) - Stop at the Nossa Senhora da Conceição viewpoint, with a panoramic view of the city of Horta and the east coast of Faial
2. **Caldeira** (1h) - Passage through the central area of the island, until we reach one of the most iconic places on the island, the large Faial caldera, 2,000 meters in diameter and with its highest point at 1,043 meters above sea level.
3. **Praia Da Faja** (45m) - We went down through the central area of the island to Praia da Fajã, facing north, where we were able to appreciate the famous black sand, with a green slope.
4. **Capelinhos** (1h) - We continue through the west, towards the most recent eruption on the island of Faial, in 1957/58
5. **Monte Da Guia Walking Trail** (45m) - We continue along the south coast, admiring the parishes of Capelo, Castelo Branco and Feteira, until we reach Monte da Guia, where we make our last stop.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:45, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 7

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

## Compared with other Faial

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 6** | €69 | 4h | 4.76 (45) | shared |
| [Faial Island: Full Day Tour – Nature and Local Culture](/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-full-day-tour-nature-and-local-culture/?format=md) | €100 | 7h | 4.97 (249) | shared |
| [Full-Day Private Tour of Faial](/portugal/azores/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-faial-326956P3/?format=md) | €125 | 7h | 5.0 (48) | private |
| [Private half a day Faial, a first impression](/portugal/azores/tours/private-half-a-day-faial-a-first-impression/?format=md) | €75 | 3h | 4.97 (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.

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