--- title: Pico Island highlights - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-highlights-private-tour-optional-wine-tasting/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, fr, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 10 (Pico) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-highlights-private-tour-optional-wine-tasting/ --- # Pico Island highlights - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting) In our comparison: #5 of 10 in Pico, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This full-day tour is ideal for people with limited time who would still like to discover as much as possible. On this tour, you’ll explore both the highlights and hidden gems of this remarkable island. From its rich wine culture to dramatic volcanic landscapes and whaling heritage, you’ll leave with a deep understanding of Pico. By the end of the day, you’ll feel like the island holds no more secrets from you. This is a fully private tour – only your group will participate. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll meet in front of the red iconic… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €180 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: basalt private tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Dutch - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 5.0 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 30. - 5 stars: 30 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Certified private guide - Lunch - Private transportation from meetingpoint (With an air-conditioned Toyota Proace Verso - 8+1 seats) - Insurance - Lots of fun and discovery ## Itinerary 1. **Lagoa do Caiado** (2h) - You'll learn about the island’s volcanic history as we take in breathtaking views of the highlands—a landscape dotted with dozens of volcanoes and serene lakes. 2. **We'll have a glimpse of ancient Laurel Silva Forests, remnants of a time when...** (1h) - We'll have a glimpse of ancient Laurel Silva Forests, remnants of a time when these lush woodlands covered much of the earth. 3. **Prainha** (1h) - We'll have a stop at Prainha for our picnic lunch with local flavors and a nice view. 4. **In the afternoon, we'll dive into the island’s history and culture** (1h) - We’ll explore the unique wine traditions of Pico, visiting charming coastal villages and other historic witnesses from the island’s golden age of winemaking. 5. **Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha** (1h) - We'll have a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of producing Pico’s exceptional wines. 6. **Madalena** (1h) - You have the possibility to add and enjoy a guided wine tasting. You’ll taste 3 distinct volcanic wines with expert insights from a local winemaker (This is included in the tour price with optional winetasting I minimum age 18 years). 7. **We'll end the day by entering into a lava tube, one of the many volcanic curi...** (1h) - We'll end the day by entering into a lava tube, one of the many volcanic curiosities you'll discover during your tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 We'll meet in front of the red iconic windmill in Lajes. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The weather can be fussy in the Azores. Depending on the weather, we may adjust the programme, but this is always done by mutual agreement and to give you the best possible experience. ## Compared with other Pico | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 10** | €180 | 7h–8h | 5.0 (30) | private | | [Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-night-climb-reach-the-summit-for-a-magical-sunrise/?format=md) | €95 | 10h | 4.99 (137) | shared | | [Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/?format=md) | €75 | 7h | 4.95 (218) | shared | | [Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure](/portugal/azores/tours/climbing-mount-pico-a-challenging-adventure/?format=md) | €110 | 8h | 4.98 (43) | shared | Ranked #5 of 10 in Pico by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €63 to €180, median €92; typical length 7h. 1 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/pico/?format=md ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-highlights-private-tour-optional-wine-tasting/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md