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6 best Pico island tours

I'd book Terralta Nature Tours' island route for a first visit to Pico. The adult ticket starts at €120. Lunch and entry to Casa dos Vulcões are included.

For Mount Pico, I'd book GOclimb Azores' Mount Pico climb. The adult ticket starts at €89. For vineyards and tasting, I'd choose Terralta Nature Tours' wine tour. The adult ticket starts at €140.

Viator lists 45 tours on Pico. I compared twelve by reviews, ratings and what's included. These are my six. These shared tours take 3 to 8.5 hours. All six have free cancellation through Viator. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Details checked 10 October 2026 · edited by Roman Antonov

Lajido da Criação Velha vineyards on Pico looking towards Faial

Compare Pico island tours Hide the table Six tours side by side

Six tours, in page order. Prices are in EUR. Adult starting prices are shown. Details checked 10 October 2026.
	Tour	Departs from	Group limit	From price	Duration	Departures (local time)	Rating
01	Terralta Nature Tours island day by jeep Pico Island Route Pico	João Quaresma terminal, Madalena	up to 8	€120 per adult	8 hours	10:00	4.8 (111 reviews)
02	GOclimb Azores Mount Pico climb Pico Mountain Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m Pico	Mountain House, Mount Pico	up to 10	€89 per adult	8 hours	06:00, 08:30	4.9 (243 reviews)
03	Terralta Nature Tours vineyard and museum day Wine Tour Pico	João Quaresma terminal, Madalena	up to 8	€140 per adult	8 hours	10:00	4.9 (58 reviews)
04	Aqua Acores whale watching from Lajes Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day Pico	Lajes do Pico harbour	—	€55 per adult	3 hours	09:00, 14:00	4.6 (188 reviews)
05	Oh! My Cod Tours wine tasting Award-Winning Curated Pico Wine Tasting, Food & Cultural Tour Pico	Cais da Madalena, near the boat terminal	up to 8	€170 per adult	5 hours	10:00	5.0 (34 reviews)
06	Terralta Nature Tours wine and food Wine & Food Tour Pico	João Quaresma terminal, Madalena	up to 8	€190 per adult	8.5 hours	10:00	5.0 (31 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.

Pico tours I'd book first

Pico Island Route

4.8 (111 reviews)

Pico 8 hours · groups up to eight · departures 10:00 · João Quaresma terminal, Madalena

Photos from Terralta Nature Tours · All 20 photos

I'd book this if it's your first visit to Pico. You get an island overview with lunch included.

Travel by jeep across Pico's central plateau. Visit the lakes and the Criação Velha vineyards. Lunch and entry to Casa dos Vulcões are included.

The trade-off. Hotel pickup isn't included. The tour needs at least two people to run.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.

Know before you go

Meet outside the João Quaresma terminal in Madalena.
Departure is at 10:00.
Trips run Monday to Saturday.
Child tickets cover ages 3 to 12.
Infant seats are available.

Pico Mountain Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m

4.9 (243 reviews)

Pico 8 hours · groups up to ten · departures 06:00, 08:30 · Mountain House, Mount Pico

Photos from GOclimb Azores · All 7 photos

I'd book this if the summit is your priority. Groups stop at 10 people.

Climb Mount Pico with a certified mountain guide. The trip takes 8 hours. Walking poles and mountain access fees are included.

The trade-off. You need a high level of fitness. Meals aren't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.

Know before you go

Meet at the Mountain House.
Tickets cover ages 12 to 65.
You need a high level of fitness.
Skip this climb if you're pregnant.
Skip this climb if you have a spinal injury or poor cardiovascular health.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Wine Tour

4.9 (58 reviews)

Pico 8 hours · groups up to eight · departures 10:00 · João Quaresma terminal, Madalena

Photos from Terralta Nature Tours · All 11 photos

I'd book this if wine is your main interest. Lunch and Wine Museum entry are included.

Visit Picowines for a guided wine tasting. Walk through the Criação Velha vineyards. The day also includes the Pico Wine Museum.

The trade-off. There is no hotel pickup. Allow 8 hours for the tour. The Wine Museum is closed on Mondays.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.

Know before you go

Meet outside the João Quaresma terminal in Madalena.
Departure is at 10:00.
Trips run Monday to Saturday.
Infant seats are available.

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island - Half Day

4.6 (188 reviews)

Pico 3 hours · departures 09:00, 14:00 · Lajes do Pico harbour

Photos from Aqua Açores · All 17 photos

I'd book this if whale watching is your priority. You get a full refund if no whales or dolphins appear.

A land lookout helps the crew find whales and dolphins. The boat trip takes 3 hours. Boat size depends on how many people book.

The trade-off. Bottled water isn't included. A shuttle to the meeting point isn't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

Meet at the Whale Watching Center at the entrance to Lajes do Pico harbour.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Boats leave at 09:00 and 14:00.
Child tickets cover ages 3 to 12.
Skip this trip if you're pregnant.
Skip this trip if you have a spinal injury.

More Pico wine and food tours

Award-Winning Curated Pico Wine Tasting, Food & Cultural Tour

5.0 (34 reviews)

Pico 5 hours · groups up to eight · departures 10:00 · Cais da Madalena, near the boat terminal

Photos from Oh! My Cod Tours · All 28 photos

Pick this if you want to meet an independent winemaker. It takes 5 hours.

Walk through Criação Velha's vineyards with a local guide. Drive to a natural pool chosen for the sea conditions. Finish with wine tasting at an independent local producer.

Wine & Food Tour

5.0 (31 reviews)

Pico 8.5 hours · groups up to eight · departures 10:00 · João Quaresma terminal, Madalena

Photos from Terralta Nature Tours · All 15 photos

Pick this if local food matters as much as wine. Cheese and liqueur tastings are included.

Taste wine at Entre Pedras and liqueurs at Adega de Santana. Visit the vineyards at Criação Velha and Lajido de Santa Luzia. A tasting lunch is included.

Before you book

How much do Pico island tours cost?

Terralta Nature Tours' island route starts at €120 per adult. GOclimb Azores' summit climb starts at €89 per adult. Aqua Acores' whale watching starts at €55 per adult. Prices checked 10 October 2026.

How difficult is the Mount Pico climb?

You need a high level of fitness. GOclimb Azores' guided climb takes 8 hours. Tickets cover ages 12 to 65. Mountain fees and walking poles are included.

Which Pico wine tour should I book?

I'd choose Terralta Nature Tours for vineyards and the Wine Museum. The Wine Museum is closed on Mondays. Its Wine Tour takes 8 hours, from €140 per adult. Oh! My Cod Tours offers an independent producer tasting in 5 hours. That starts at €170 per adult.

Where do Pico whale watching tours leave from?

Aqua Acores leaves from Lajes do Pico at 09:00 and 14:00. The trip takes 3 hours, from €55 per adult. You get a full refund if neither whales nor dolphins appear. A dolphin sighting counts.

Can I take a Pico tour without hiring a car?

Yes, basalt private tours includes pickup anywhere on Pico. Its private day takes 8 hours, from €160 per adult. Terralta Nature Tours' island route and Wine Tour meet at Madalena's João Quaresma terminal. Arrange your own journey to that meeting point.

Which Pico tours take children?

Terralta Nature Tours' island route takes children aged 3 to 12 for €100. Aqua Acores takes children aged 3 to 12 for €49. GOclimb Azores' climb is for ages 12 to 65. It needs a high level of fitness.

Can I cancel a Pico tour for a refund?

All six shared tours have free cancellation through Viator. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund. The private day with basalt private tours has the same rule.

Private Pico island tour

This private day sits outside the six shared tours. You choose the stops and pickup point.

Pico Island-Private tour : Highlights (+ optional wine tasting)

5.0 (30 reviews)

Pico 8 hours · private tour · departures 09:30 · Pickup anywhere on Pico or the red windmill in Lajes

Photos from basalt private tours · All 10 photos

Tour Pico with private transport and a flexible itinerary. The standard route visits Lagoa do Caiado and Criação Velha. A picnic lunch at Prainha is included.

Roman Antonov, editor

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