Faial Island: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
4.9 (114 reviews) · Horta ferry terminal or accommodation, Faial · Operator: Trilhos R - Azores Tours
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Shared groups of up to eight
- Offered in: Portuguese, English
- Mobile ticket
- Departure times and days depend on your option. See the options below.
Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 6 best Faial island tours, choice 4 of 6
I'd book this if you're coming from Pico by ferry. Horta ferry pickup is included. The shared tour starts at €75 per adult. Allow 3.5 to 4 hours.
I'd choose the shared 09:30 departure. Shared groups have up to eight people. You have 20 minutes at Caldeira. You get 30 minutes at Capelinhos.
Shared tour passengers meet outside the terminal from 09:15 to 09:20. Airport pickup needs a private booking. Tickets cover ages 10 to 99. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
Options
Choose a shared morning tour or a private departure. Prices are per adult for ages 10 to 99.
| Option | What it is | From |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Tour (3.5 - 4h) Compared in the collection | Shared van tour for up to eight people at 09:30. Horta pickup is included. For a shared morning from Horta | €75 per adult |
| Private Tour (3.5 - 4h) | Your group has the van to itself. Departures are at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 or 10:30. For private travel or airport pickup | €60 per adult |
What’s included
Included
- Mineral water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation to the hotel
- Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
- Shared or private tour, depending on your option.
- Guide from Faial
Meeting point
Meeting point
Ferry passengers meet outside the glass exit door at Horta's Maritime Terminal, by the taxi rank. Look for the grey Opel van.
For the shared tour, be at the ferry meeting point between 09:15 and 09:20.
End point
The tour ends back at your meeting point or Horta accommodation.
Itinerary
- Horta pickup
Join the van at your Horta accommodation or the ferry terminal. Ferry passengers meet outside the glass exit door.
- Monte da Guia and Nossa Senhora da Conceição
See Porto Pim and Horta from Monte da Guia. Continue to Nossa Senhora da Conceição for views towards Pico.
- Flamengos 5 minutes
Drive towards Caldeira with views over Flamengos.
- Caldeira 20 minutes
See the volcanic crater in the centre of Faial.
- Capelinhos 30 minutes
See the volcanic sands and the coast at Capelinhos.
- Back in Horta
Return to your meeting point or Horta accommodation.
Our guides to places on this tour: Capelinhos
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Horta accommodation pickup for the shared tour runs from 09:15 to 09:30.
- Ferry pickup for the shared tour runs from 09:15 to 09:20.
- Tickets cover ages 10 to 99.
- Share your WhatsApp number when booking.
- Airport pickup is available only with a private booking.
- Give your flight number when booking private airport pickup.
- There is room for your luggage in the van.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.
Reviews
98% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 28 reviews on Viator (4.7) and 86 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on .
Photos
Photos from the Trilhos R - Azores Tours listing. Captions edited by Roman Antonov.
Tour details
Airport pickup is available only for private tours.
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