Private Tour
Full-Day Private Tour of Faial
Overview
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The full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and leads you to all points of interest of Faial. The Faial, everything in one day is perfect for visitors who want to know more about Faial, its history and its people.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos. At lunch time, we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Faial. In the afternoon you will visit the Caldeira, see the lighthouse of Riberinha destroyed by an earthquake and then go to one of the best sandy beaches of the Azores.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Rich lunch picnic with drinks
Liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Faial Island
The first part of the tour follows largely the main road on the southern coast of Faial to the Volcano of Capelinhos. The second part leads up to the Caldeira then to the eastern tip of the Island and from there back to Horta. In-between the attractions there are short drives of 15 to 20 minutes.
The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast of Faial. A nice place to view the rocky and south coast of Faial created by lava flows.
Options
5 adults
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3 adults
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6 adults
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2 adults
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1 adult
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4 adults
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Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour and Guide
D1561CLcharlesc,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had just one full day on Faial, and we're extremely pleased and thankful to have spent it with Andreas. Kind and witty, engaging and professional, Andreas is a wonderful guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of the island. We loved the mixture of personal anecdotes, historical context, natural scenery, and beautiful sightseeing, not to mention a delicious homemade picnic lunch at a tranquil park. Would strongly recommend this tour.
Fabulous day tour visiting many points of interest but the wonderful guide was what made this day so memorable.
pjhannah2016,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent tour. We had a limited time on Faial so decided to take the tour to make the most of our time there. We visited all the main sites and other places of interest. Andreas shared so much interesting information about the places we visited. He was very knowledgeable and willingly answered questions. He offered an interesting viewpoint as he has lived in the Azores for several years but is from elsewhere in Europe. He shared many interesting insights to the unique culture and lifestyle in the Azores. We had a lovely picnic lunch in a forest park. The day felt really special and I can highly recommend this tour.
Great island tour
Trip41400708944,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide showed up 5 minutes early. The entire tour was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable guide with lots of interesting stories. Perfect English. I would absolutely recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our stay in Horta.
5⭐️for the first time in Faial!
Stay09415567127,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andreas, our exclusive guide, was really kind and professional. Very knowledgeable about geography, history, economy, volcanology and geology of this island. He showed us the most fascinating sites of Faial and told us about traditions that still endure and stories of current life. Really nice experience!
Perfect
lilianalC9651WZ,
Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andreas organized and designed the tour perfectly. We got to know beautiful places on Faial and learned a lot about the history and natural conditions. For lunch we had a delicious picnic in the picturesque park with deer and peacocks. Thank you, Andreas! When we come back, we hope you will show us Pico as well;-)
Private tour with Andreas
Wolfgang F,
Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Today we booked a full day tour of the island with Andreas. It was a wonderful day with many impressions. Andreas is a funny tour guide. He told us a lot of interesting things about the history of the island and the people. Highly recommended. Everything was well organized and very relaxed. The food was great. We would take this tour again at any time. Wolf & Gerd
Perfect day
Marilyn M,
Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I enjoyed our tour with Andreas in Faial. He provided great historic information and we were able to see many beautiful areas on the island. We found his stories about living on the island to be fascinating. The lunch in a sheltered stone private area in a lovely park was delicious. Homemade by his wife. Andreas was also very attuned to the weather and planned our day accordingly. We loved this tour.
Fantastic Day!
Kimberly R,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Andres was extremely knowledgeable and we left with so much information about Faial and also the other islands. It was such a memorable day. The picnic lunch he provided was delicious! We highly recommend this tour
Fabulous Tour
44MaryKatec,
Feb 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Andreas today! He is sooo knowledgeable about the Azores and is kind and gentle. We are thankful that his wife prepared a wonderful lunch for us all. Thanks again for a great day!!!
A Tour Tailored to our Interests
wendygL6226FC,
Feb 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andreas Metz hosted us on a relaxing, entertaining and interesting full day tour of Faial. In the comfortable vehicle, we learned the history from first settlers to present day. Impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes, whaling, telegraph communication were some of the topics, along with modern food production, festivals and lifestyle on this island. Andreas is an expert and answered our queries and questions.
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