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Full Day Tour with Lunch Included - Faial Island

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View to the city of Horta from Monte da Guia.
Almoxarife Beach.
Our famous Azorean cows.
Capelinhos Lighthouse to the left of the volcano.
Varadouro Natural Pools.

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

With this tour you will be accompanied by a local guide who will take you to know all the must-see attractions of the island, always with quality time so that you can enjoy each place.

Our tours are semi-private or private, so you will have more guide attention and a more personalized experience.

You are on the move, so we want to make sure that your walk in Faial is unforgettable!

What's Included

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in the "Semi-Private Tour (7-8h)" option (food, 1 drink and 1 coffee)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip transportation to the hotel
  • Lunch is not included in the "Private Tour (7-8h)" option.
  • All that is not mentioned.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

• The pick up for the tour will be between 9:15 and 9:30. The guide will be in a grey Opel van. Locations of pick up: 1- outside the reception of your hotel/ accommodation in Horta; 2- at the Maritime Terminal; 3- one of the suggested meeting points that you select.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Faial Island

The suggested itinerary is the normal for this tour. However, there may be changes (in the duration of the places to visit and the places to visit), taking into account the season of the year and the state of the weather. In case we have to change any of the places to visit, we will show others, such as natural volcanic pools, forest parks, among others. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible experience!
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Monte Da Guia Walking Trail

Monte da Guia is a volcanic cone with two semicircular craters. From this place you will have a privileged view to the beach of Porto Pim and to the city of Horta.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

Monument of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from this place you can see the historic center of the city and the bay of Horta on one side and, on the other, Praia do Almoxarife. You can also see the neighboring Pico Island and the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain. On days without clouds, you can still see the island of São Jorge and Graciosa. Without a doubt, a place with a privileged view!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Flamengos

On the route to Caldeira do Faial, we will take a road with excellent views of the entire parish of Flamengos. This is the only parish on the island that does not have direct access to the sea and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Caldeira

Located in the center of the island, the Caldeira is the true ex-libris of Faial. It is one of the largest volcanic craters in the Azores, and which was at the origin of the island, measuring around 2000 meters in diameter, 7000 meters in perimeter and 400 meters deep.In this impressive place you will have the possibility to take a short walk, take unique photos or simply observe what the force of nature can create.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia do Almoxarife

Visit to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with views of Pico, S. Jorge and Graciosa islands. This is the largest volcanic sand beach in Faial and one of the largest in the Azores.You will have free time at this location. You can choose to have a drink at a local cafe, take a walk along the beach, around the parish, or take a swim in our temperate waters.From here we will head for lunch at a local restaurant, away from the typical tourist routes so you can have a more authentic experience.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro Ponta Furada

Coastal site of great beauty where you can observe the contact of basalt with the sea. Here there are several caves and geological formations that will certainly please you.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto do Comprido

We will visit the Natural Pools of Porto do Comprido. These pools were formed by basalt rocks, which resulted from the solidification of incandescent lava in the sea.We will pass by the whaling village that once existed in this location but is now almost completely buried by sand and volcanic ash. In the 19th century, Porto do Comprido was one of the most important whaling stations in the Azores archipelago.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capelinhos

A place of great volcanic beauty. The Capelinhos Volcano is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Atlantic, particularly in the Azores. Its landscape takes us to a lunar environment. Enjoy the contrast of the grey sands with the green of the mountains and the blue of the sky and sea. In this unique place you will have free time to explore the area. You can choose to visit the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, stroll through the sands and volcanic ash, see the Capelinhos Lighthouse with its first floor still underground, or take a walk on the Costado da Nau (the area where the island of Faial ended before the eruption).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • During the bathing season there is the possibility of taking a dip at Praia do Almoxarife. There is a changing room at this location. Bring clothes and a bath towel. The only rule is to get into the van with dry clothes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Tour with Lunch Included – Faial Island?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Tour with Lunch Included – Faial Island?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in the "Semi-Private Tour (7-8h)" option (food, 1 drink and 1 coffee).
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Round-trip transportation to the hotel.
  • Professional and experienced guide, native to Faial Island.
  • Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English).
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch is not included in the "Private Tour (7-8h)" option.
  • All that is not mentioned.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full Day Tour with Lunch Included - Faial Island is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Tour with Lunch Included - Faial Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Lunch at a local restaurant in the "Semi-Private Tour (7-8h)" option (food, 1 drink and 1 coffee)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip transportation to the hotel
  • Professional and experienced guide, native to Faial Island
  • Bilingual guide (Portuguese and English)
  • Lunch is not included in the "Private Tour (7-8h)" option.
  • All that is not mentioned.

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • During the bathing season there is the possibility of taking a dip at Praia do Almoxarife. There is a changing room at this location. Bring clothes and a bath towel. The only rule is to get into the van with dry clothes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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