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6 best Faial island tours

For a first visit to Faial, I'd book Trilhos R - Azores Tours' full day with lunch. This shared option starts at €130 per adult. It covers Caldeira and Capelinhos in 7 hours.

For an afternoon start, I'd choose Walk-In-Blue's half day. It starts at €69 per adult. For a private picnic day, I'd book Visitfaial's full day. With four adults, it starts at €100 per adult.

Viator lists thirty-six tours on Faial. I compared six by reviews, ratings and what's included. These are my six. All six include pickup and transport between stops. Shared departures take up to 8 people. Visitfaial's private bookings cover up to 6 adults. Details checked 13 October 2026 · edited by Roman Antonov

The Caldeira crater on Faial seen from its rim

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Six tours, in page order. Prices are in EUR. Adult starting prices are shown. Details checked 13 October 2026.
	Tour	Departs from	Group limit	From price	Duration	Departures (local time)	Rating
01	Trilhos R - Azores Tours full day Faial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and Landscapes Faial	Horta accommodation or ferry terminal	up to 8	€95 per adult	7 hours	09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30	5.0 (251 reviews)
02	Walk-In-Blue half day around Faial Half-Day Tour around Faial Island Faial	Faial pickup	up to 8	€69 per adult	4 hours	08:45, 14:00	4.8 (45 reviews)
03	Visitfaial private day with a picnic Full-Day Private Tour of Faial Faial	Your chosen pickup point on Faial	private tour	€100 per adult	7 to 8 hours	09:00	5.0 (48 reviews)
04	Trilhos R - Azores Tours half day Faial Island: Half Day Tour Faial	Horta ferry terminal or accommodation	up to 8	€60 per adult	3 to 4 hours	09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30	4.9 (114 reviews)
05	Walk-In-Blue full day with lunch Full Day Tour of Faial Island Faial	Faial hotel or airport pickup	up to 8	€119 per adult	8 hours	09:00	4.9 (43 reviews)
06	Visitfaial private half day around Faial Private half a day Faial, a first impression Faial	Your chosen pickup point on Faial	private tour	€60 per adult	3 to 4 hours	09:00, 14:00	5.0 (32 reviews)

Group limit is the most people the operator takes on one departure. Times are the usual timetable. All six tours give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure.

Faial island tours I'd book first

Faial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and Landscapes

5.0 (251 reviews)

Faial 7 hours · groups up to eight · departures 09:30 · Horta accommodation or ferry terminal

Photos from Trilhos R - Azores Tours · All 33 photos

I'd book this if it's your first visit to Faial. The route gives you 1 hour at Capelinhos.

Travel by van to Caldeira and Capelinhos. Stop at Praia do Almoxarife for free time by the beach. This shared day includes a buffet lunch.

The trade-off. This shared option takes up to 8 people. Airport pickup requires the private option.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

The shared tour starts at 09:30.
Horta accommodation pickup runs from 09:15 to 09:30.
Ferry passengers meet outside Horta's terminal from 09:15 to 09:20.
Tickets cover ages 10 to 99.
Bring swimwear and a towel for a summer swim.
Dry off before getting back in the van.

Half-Day Tour around Faial Island

4.8 (45 reviews)

Faial 4 hours · groups up to eight · departures 08:45, 14:00 · Faial pickup

Photos from Walk-In-Blue · All 6 photos

I'd book this if you want to start at 14:00. It leaves the morning free.

Visit Caldeira and Capelinhos in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route includes Praia da Fajã on the north coast. Finish at Monte da Guia.

The trade-off. Lunch isn't included. Bookings need manual confirmation.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.

Know before you go

Departures are at 08:45 and 14:00.
Wait outside your arranged meeting point.
Child tickets cover ages 0 to 11.
Cancel through Viator at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Full-Day Private Tour of Faial

5.0 (48 reviews)

Faial 7 to 8 hours · private tour · departures 09:00 · Your chosen pickup point on Faial

Photos from Visitfaial · All 7 photos

I'd book this if you want a private day with lunch. The route includes Ribeirinha's lighthouse and church.

Follow the south coast to Capelinhos in private transport. Stop for a picnic in a forest park. Continue to Caldeira and the ruined lighthouse at Ribeirinha.

The trade-off. The lowest per-adult rate needs four to six adults. Solo travellers pay €175.

Guide languages: German, English, French, Hungarian.

Know before you go

Departure is at 09:00.
You can also meet outside the Casa da Baia tourist information building.
Choose the option matching your adult group size.
Adult tickets cover ages 13 to 99.

More Faial island tours

Faial Island: Half Day Tour

4.9 (114 reviews)

Faial 3 to 4 hours · groups up to eight · departures 09:30 · Horta ferry terminal or accommodation

Photos from Trilhos R - Azores Tours · All 18 photos

Pick this if you're coming from Pico by ferry. The guide meets you outside Horta's terminal.

Travel by van from Horta to Caldeira and Capelinhos. Stop at Monte da Guia for views over Porto Pim. The shared tour takes 3.5 to 4 hours.

Full Day Tour of Faial Island

4.9 (43 reviews)

Faial 8 hours · groups up to eight · departures 09:00 · Faial hotel or airport pickup

Photos from Walk-In-Blue · All 4 photos

Pick this if you want airport pickup with a shared tour. Lunch and snacks are included.

Tour Faial in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Visit Caldeira before continuing to Capelinhos after lunch. The route includes Parque do Cabouco and Praia do Almoxarife.

Private half a day Faial, a first impression

5.0 (32 reviews)

Faial 3 to 4 hours · private tour · departures 09:00, 14:00 · Your chosen pickup point on Faial

Photos from Visitfaial · All 6 photos

Pick this if your group wants a shorter private tour. You choose your pickup and drop-off points on Faial.

Take private transport along Faial's south coast to Capelinhos. Stop at Morro de Castelo Branco and Varadouro. The tour takes 3 to 4 hours.

Before you book

How much do Faial island tours cost?

Walk-In-Blue's half day starts at €69 per adult. The Trilhos R - Azores Tours full day with lunch starts at €130 per adult. Visitfaial's private day starts at €100 per adult for four adults. Prices checked 13 October 2026.

How long do Faial island tours take?

Half day tours take 3 to 4 hours. Full days take 7 to 8 hours. I'd choose Trilhos R - Azores Tours' full day for 1 hour at Capelinhos. Its half day allows 30 minutes there.

Can I take a Faial tour from Pico?

Yes, Trilhos R - Azores Tours collects ferry passengers in Horta. Meet outside the Maritime Terminal between 09:15 and 09:20 for the shared tours. The shared half day starts at 09:30 and takes 3.5 to 4 hours.

Which tours offer pickup at Horta Airport?

Walk-In-Blue's full day includes airport pickup and lunch. It starts at 09:00 and takes 8 hours. Trilhos R - Azores Tours offers airport pickup only on private tours. For a private booking with them, give your flight number.

How much is a private tour of Faial?

Visitfaial's private half day starts at €60 per adult for four adults. For two adults, the half day starts at €75 each. The private full day starts at €100 per adult for four adults. Choose the option matching your group size.

Which Faial tours take children?

Walk-In-Blue's half day takes ages 0 to 11 for €49. Its full day costs €89 for ages 5 to 17. Infants aged 0 to 4 pay €59 on the full day. Shared tours with Trilhos R - Azores Tours take ages 10 to 99.

Can I cancel a Faial tour for a refund?

All six tours have the same Viator cancellation rule. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Roman Antonov, editor

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