Private Tour
Private full day Faial, life on the island
Overview
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This full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and differs from the standard tourist tours. Whilst visiting most of the major points of interest, we will give you an insight on the everyday’s life on an island in the middle of the Atlantic. This tour is perfect for those who are interested in the culture of our island.
Faial, life on the island, takes you around the island, in the morning you will see the best beach, the impact of the earthquake of 1998, the traces of the period of whaling and of course 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 a cheese factory and an organic banana plantation, both representing two important economic activities of Faial.
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
Praia do Almoxarife
The parish Praia do Almoxarife is best known for its long beach with black sand. It used to be the first beachhead of the early settlers, nowadays a popular place to go to the beach in the summer.
Salao
The parish of Salão on the north coast of Faial is one of the places in Europe having the cleanest air, definitely an argument to visit Salão. Until the end of the whaling industry in the 1980’s, the small port of Salão was one of the launching sites of the small rowing boats with which the whales were hunted.
Options
1 adult
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2 adults
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5 adults
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4 adults
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6 adults
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3 adults
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Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well spoken and...
Shirley M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well spoken and knowledgeable guide. Provided historical perspective related to current life on the island. Professional, friendly, attentive.
Andreas was very...
Ian W,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Andreas was very knowledgeable and a lot fun. We would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Faial.
Faial life
Sam D,
Sep 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00Andres was a great ambassador for Faial knowing a lot about its history, culture and people. It was a wonderful experience!
Good trip.
Christina F,
Sep 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend and I took a tour while our guys were fishing. We didn’t feel like driving and it was a great way to see the island . Lots of information, wonderful lunch , and generally a good time.
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