Private Tour
Private Pico Wine Tour (Half Day)
Overview
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Embark on a journey through Pico Island wines' history, which began in the 19th century with global exports. Discover the importance of its volcanic land, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
Explore beautiful vineyards, learning about challenges in a landscape shaped by recent lava flows. Pico's winemaking story reflects human resilience and innovation in overcoming natural challenges.
Our adventure begins at the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004, providing an immersive experience. Throughout, you'll hear about efforts to preserve the distinct identity of these exceptional wines and witness the revival of ancient vineyards, shaping Pico's landscape and supporting new wine producers.
On the tour, visit a producer to taste Pico Island's wine culture and experience the legacy of a land defined by volcanic soil and the ocean's influence.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation is already included in the total duration of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water
Wine tasting
Transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Hotel Caravelas
Rua Conselheiro Terra Pinheiro 3, Madalena Portugal
Restaurante Adega da Quinta
Rua Jose Joaquim da Costa Estreito de Camara de Lobos Portugal
Picoterramar & Spa
Rua Doutor Manuel De Arriaga, Areia Larga Madalena Portugal
Pico Terramar & Spa
Rua Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, Areia Larga Madalena Portugal
Pocinho Bay
, Monte Portugal
What To Expect
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha
Lajido da Criação Velha, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site is a beautiful vineyard located in the heart of Pico Island, known for producing high-quality wines. The vineyard boasts a stunning landscape, where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the island's volcanic terrain. As you walk through the vineyards, our guide will provide you with insights into the different native grape varieties, the history of wine on the island, and the unique terroir of Pico Island, which contributes to the distinctiveness of our wines.
Although now a beautiful natural pool, this remarkable location holds notable historical significance regarding the wine production history of Pico Island.
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Private Pico Wine Tour (Half Day)
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Half Day Pico Wine Tour with Felipe
Mark J,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful, insightful experience with Felipe! We visited the vineyards to the south, learning about the history and customs associated with wine making back into the 19th century on Pico. We then visited the vineyards to the north, including visiting a village that is/was used for wine making. Finished up with a wine tasting and wine lecture at Tito’s Adeguinha - Tito’s childhood home and now center of his enterprise A Cerca Dos Frades - facilitated by Felipe and his friend Fabio - a well known figure in the Açoreana wine industry. A must do for all the wine lovers!
Great day learning about Pico and their wines
Laura T,
Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Filipe was a great tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the island and wine making. The wine tasting was delicious and the winemaker did a great job of presenting each wine.
Great experience
Anonymous,
May 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing and authentic Pico experience. Highly recommend this tour with Filipe. The wine tasting was amazing!
Do not book through Viator
Charese Z,
Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great, Felipe was very knowledgeable and brought us on a great tour despite there being a storm. Great wine and sights. Viator is charging way more for this tour than the tour operator. Viator will not honor best price guarantee due to the operators price being in Euro, which makes no sense since we’re in Portugal.
Book through the Atlantic Brine website not TripAdvisor / Viator
Passenger40452749945,
Sep 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made the mistake of booking through TripAdvisor / Viator and so we ended up paying around 100 euro more than if we would have booked through the Atlantic Brine website directly to avoid the surcharges. The half day wine tour itself was a very nice experience. We toured vineyards and historic winemaking villages within 30-minutes of Madalena. The tour ended with a visit to a winery, sampling three white wines made with grapes exclusive to Pico Island. It was a great way to see some unique features of the island, learn about the wine making history of the region, and get some local insights from an experienced guide.
Amazing vineyard tour+guide
mariesV1621FT,
Aug 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Filipe was an absolutely amazing guide! So knowledgeable about the various vineyards and wines on Pico and so helpful with everything else we were wondering about the island. Definitely take this tour if you’re in pico, you will learn so much about the history of the island and its wines!
Amazing visit to Pico wine country.
Oscar S,
Jun 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Felipe was an outstanding tour guide. It was great to learn about the Pico wine country. Great experience. Highly recommended. Thank you Felipe for a great time.
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