Faial Island: Half Day Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Are you passing through Faial or prefer a shorter tour, but want DE see DA island’s most iconic sites? This is the ideal walk!
In a few hours, discover the imposing Caldeira, the Volcán dos Capelinhos and viewpoints with stunning views of the nearby islands: Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa.
Enjoy a tour conducted with professionalism, good disposition and dedication, ensuring that each moment becomes a memorable experience at Faial.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Mineral water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation to the hotel
Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
You can choose between a semi-private tour or a private tour.
Professional and experienced guide, native to Faial Island
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Azoris Faial Garden - Resort Hotel
Rua Consul Dabney, Horta Portugal
Horta Airport
Horta Portugal
Residencial Sao Francisco
Rua Conselheiro Medeiros 13, Horta Portugal
Apartamentos Principe Apart Center
Estrada Principe Alberto do Monaco Horta Portugal
Pousada Forte da Horta
Rua Vasco da Gama, Horta Portugal
Alice"s House
Rua Ministro Avila, Matriz 1 - A Horta Portugal
Hotel Do Canal
Largo Doutor Manuel De Arriaga, Horta Portugal
Hotel Horta
Rua Marcelino de Lima 9900 122, Horta Portugal
Garden's Nest - North Villa
Rua Consul Dabney Horta Portugal
What To Expect
Monte Da Guia Walking Trail
The Mount DA Guide is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. DE this place you will have a privileged view DA to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta.
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
Monument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On days without clouds, you can still see the island of São Jorge and Graciosa. Without a doubt, a place with a privileged view!
Options
Shared Tour (3.5 - 4h)
Shared Tour: Explore in small groups – up to 8 people per tour.
Pickup included
Private Tour (3.5 - 4h)
Private Tour: Private tour – exclusive to your group.
Pickup included
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour guide with an insight for the island like no one we ever meet
Departure23727056833,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Whirlwind Visit to Beautiful Faial — Unforgettable Thanks to Trilhos Travel!” Our planned 2½-day stay on Faial turned into just 16 whirlwind hours, but what an incredible experience it was! I’ll definitely be back 🥰 to spend more time exploring this stunning island. We started at the Horta Marina, a vibrant and colorful place where sailors from all over the world leave their painted marks on the harbor walls — such a unique sight! Of course, we couldn’t miss the famous Peter Café Sport, a true landmark in Horta. Then came the highlight of our visit — a private island tour with Ramos from Trilhos Travel. He was absolutely the best guide we could have asked for: knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Faial’s beauty and history. With the weather on our side, we enjoyed some of the island’s best viewpoints, each more breathtaking than the last. The Capelinhos Volcano was unforgettable — a powerful reminder of the 1957–1958 eruption where homes were buried, but thankfully no lives were lost. We also visited Ribeirinha village, a quiet and moving testament to the 1998 earthquake. Everywhere we went, the scenery was stunning — volcanic landscapes, lush green hills, and endless ocean views. Even in such a short time, Faial completely captured our hearts. A huge thank you to Ramos and Trilhos Travel for making our brief visit so special. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Faial — you’ll see and learn so much in just a few hours! 🌋💙
Nice tour with nice guide
Venture725283,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky that the other participants cancelled and we were allowed to enjoy a private tour of Faial. The tour was very nice about the main spots of the island with its breathtaking nature. Ramiro was a very nice guide who knew something about every point of the island and about life in the Azores. We would book the tour again anytime.
Fun tour of Faial
Jane M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ramiro was a great guide. He showed us around Faial and was very knowledgeable. He was very friendly too. We enjoyed our experience.
Beautiful Faial
neilg236,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful few hours touring the lovely island of Faial with Ramiro. He took us to all the highlights and answered every question with ease. As a native of Faial, Ramiro offered unique insights throughout the tour. The town was charming, but the real highlight was witnessing the incredible aftermath of a volcanic eruption from 67 years ago. Highly recommended.
Fantastic tour!
laurentsZ3219PS,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent half-day tour with Ramiro. Very well organized and got to see and learn a lot about Faial and the surrounding islands. Highly recommended. A lot of fun,
Beautiful with many highlights
Go438708,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We experienced a wonderful day on the island of Faial. We were picked up on time by the friendly Ramiro. He showed us the highlights worth seeing and told us a lot about the country and people. Very likeable and overall a round thing, it was a pleasure, we can recommend without hesitation.
Highy Recommended
2checkoutalan,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ramiro and Susana were wonderful showing us arround, great to deal with, extremely knowledgeable and accommodating.
Such a great day in Faial!
rachebei,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful day in Faial with Ramiro! Even though we only had a short day coming from Pico, we felt like we saw so much and got the best experience from a real local. The views were absolutely incredible, and definitely worth the short ferry ride from Pico!
Wonderful experience
seanaP1805OW,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowledgeable and takes pride in his work. Showed as all around the island and you can customize what you want to see. Will definitely use again when on Faial island
Great tour!
NHbound 11,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Ramiro is an amazing local guide with great stories and welcoming personality. He masterfully timed the tour to show the island with beautiful sites and pointed out hidden treasures. Ramiro is a local, and it was obvious he was incredibly proud (and rightfully so!) of the island and its heritage. He was flexible with scheduling, as the originally planned time did not work out, so we basically ended up on a private tour. The stops were well-timed to see and explore. Highly recommend this amazing experience!
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