Half-Day Tour around Faial Island
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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
Pousada Forte da Horta
Rua Vasco da Gama, Horta Portugal
Hotel Do Canal
Largo Doutor Manuel De Arriaga, Horta Portugal
Hotel Horta
Rua Marcelino de Lima 9900 122, Horta Portugal
What To Expect
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
Stop at the Nossa Senhora da Conceição viewpoint, with a panoramic view of the city of Horta and the east coast of Faial
Caldeira
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.
Options
Half-Day Tour around Faial Island
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and guide.
Q2994IRelained,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the half day tour of Faial as part of our package and our guide , Andre, was amazing. Very informative, gave us loads of time at every stop and even threw in an extra stop. The day was amazing and highly recommend.
Great way to see most of Faial for people that do not have their own transportation!
kcoffin99,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was perfect for a couple of girls that did not have transportation while in the Azores. We were staying in Pico and wanted to explore another island so we took the quick ferry to Faial and the tour guide even picked us up at the ferry terminal to begin the tour. We had Victor who was very nice and had good knowledge of the island. He flawlessly switched from Portuguese (for our other tour guests) to English for us. But the tour itself was great! It hit all the main sites of Faial that everyone needs to see when they visit here. Everything we saw was so unique, even with the weather changing every half hour. We highly recommend this tour!
Half day tour – total package!
Keitha Grace L,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was top notch! He was informative with stories and interesting facts. He was kind I have mobility issues and he was always there to lend a hand. He had water and snacks available. I never felt rushed and I never felt that we were missing out on anything. It was a lovely day on Faial.
Half day tour
G9011QXsophiam,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Last minute trip and they were able to accommodate which was nice. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Perfect half day trip.
Don’t book with this tour ioerator.
Larry G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Our cruise ship was tendered for this port. At the time we when we were supposed to disembark we were told that the sea as too rough and we would not be able to go ashore. The tour company states in their printed cancellation policy that the tour can be cancelled due to bad weather with a full refund, but apparently that’s only if THEY want to cancel. We later found out that Faisal is only about a 50% chance of tendering as the water is often too rough. DON’T book this tour unless you get a no fault guarantee.
All the Things!
Hilary N,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour allowed us to comfortably see things we would have missed by not having a car. A highlight was the optional walk across the [geologically] new terrain. And we were fortunate to see the crater at the island’s center despite an impending storm. Our driver was knowledgeable and friendly, patiently answering our random questions. There was no sense of being rushed when we asked to spend extra time at a few sites. Worthwhile for exploring the island in half a day!
It was a great way to see...
Laurie K,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great way to see the island if you don’t have a car. The island is very diverse. We enjoyed seeing the sight of the 1958 volcanic eruption.
Faial 1/2 day tour with Victor
Mary J,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful way to see Faial. Because it was a small group we had time to ask questions and see everything we wanted to. Victor was very knowledgeable about the island, the villages, the history, and the people.
Great tour!
julia blackbird,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was afraid that a half-day tour would not be enough, but we covered all the most important parts of the island (and even more, because our guide Andres also took us to places that were not included in the programme). The tour is planned down to the smallest detail so that you can fully enjoy the island of Faial, for example by taking picturesque inland roads and avoiding the main roads. I highly recommend it, it was much appreciated!
Great Day!
Scott K,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day visiting all the best sites in Faial. Raquel was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!!
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