--- title: Private half a day Faial, a first impression lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/private-half-a-day-faial-a-first-impression/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [de, en, fr, hu] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: A private Capelinhos half day rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Faial) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/private-half-a-day-faial-a-first-impression/ --- # Private half a day Faial, a first impression **Guidekin's take:** Follow Faial's southern coast from Horta to Capelinhos on a private tour for your party, returning on a road above the villages. Air-conditioned transport, water and snacks are included; the Caldeira visit depends on the weather. 4.97 from 32 reviews at €75 per person for 3h–4h. In our comparison: #3 of 6 in Faial, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This half day tour of about 3-4 hours, gives you a first impression of the major points of interest of the island. The tour is perfect for those who only stay a short time in Faial and do not want to miss anything. The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos with a number of stops in between. On the way back we will take a minor road high above the villages. Depending on the weather conditions, you will either visit the Caldeira or some view points above Horta. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 12 pickup points - Min. 6 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 12 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person for the 6 adults option; other options up to €110 - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 32 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, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.97 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 31 (97%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | €60 / person (for 6+ people) | German, Hungarian, English, French | Pickup included | | 5 adults | €60 / person (for 5+ people) | German, Hungarian, English, French | Pickup included | | 4 adults | €60 / person (for 4+ people) | German, Hungarian, English, French | Pickup included | | 2 adults | €75 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Hungarian, English, French | Pickup included | | 3 adults | €75 / person (for 3+ people) | German, Hungarian, English, French | Pickup included | | 1 adult | €110 / person | German, Hungarian, English, French | Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Liability insurance - Personal accident insurance - Snacks - Air-conditioned vehicle - A lot of stories about Faial ## Itinerary 1. **Morro de Castelo Branco** (15m) - The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight. 2. **Piscinas Naturais do Varadouro** (15m) - Varadouro 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. 3. **Capelinhos** (30m; admission included) - The volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. It is the result of an eruption which lasted from September 1957 until October 1958, it was the latest terrestrial eruption in the Azores. 4. **Caldeira** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - 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 | €150 | €75 | | 4 | €240 | €60 | | 6 | €360 | €60 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Faial start at €69 per person. ## Compared with other Faial | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 6** | €75 | 3h–4h | 4.97 (32) | private | | [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 | | [Faial Island: Half Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/faial-island-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €75 | 3h | 4.92 (111) | shared | Ranked #3 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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