PORTUGAL · PICO ISLAND, FAIAL AND THE CENTRAL AZORES
14 tours
Here are the 14 best Pico, Faial and Central Azores Tours, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one has the most bookings behind it, so start there and work down.
Skip the queue at São Jorge Castle with an e-ticket and offline audio on your phone, plus optional Belem Tower combo.
“the views are amazing. lots of history, not good for the mobility challenges.”
Skip-the-line access to São Jorge Castle with a guide, a quick intro, Moorish-era context, and 360 views over Lisbon and the Tagus.
“Joao was a superb guide! He was very informative without being overwhelming. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. I would highly recommend.”
Guided whale watching from Lajes do Pico with marine biologists, fast Zodiac-style boat, and respectful wildlife viewing. 3 hours.
“It was an amazing trip! We saw 7 different species and one turtle ! Our Guide Nadja was amazing and told us a lot of interesting things about these animals. She and her team did everything to show us as many animals as possible and did it with a good distance so we did not disturb or stress the animals. 10/10 !!”
Skip the line at São Jorge Castle with fast entry, a map, optional tuk tuk pickup, and 360-degree Tagus River views.
“we received the tickets and a map and some good tips for visiting the castle.”
Pico Island zodiac tour with Aqua Açores. Search for whales, dolphins, turtles, and birds off Lajes do Pico with safety gear and a guide.
“Hiking Pico Mountain was a phenomenal time, and a huge part of that was our guide, Raísa. She is truly an amazing guide with fantastic energy! :) Raísa was incredibly motivating, meticulously preparing us for every single stage of the climb, and most importantly, she was highly attentive to every participant. She made sure everyone felt safe and supported throughout the entire journey. It was a super experience. While Pico may not be the simplest climb, it is not as bad as it might seem, especially if you have prior trekking experience in the mountains and maintain a reasonable level of daily activity. It's definitely doable! The views are absolutely…”
3-hour Horta whale watching by RIB with University biologists and land spotting for dolphins, sperm whales, turtles, and seabirds.
“Amazing experience! Really enjoyed the tour, Guide was really knowledgeable and explained everything in details. We were lucky to sea a massive group of dolphins and 5 sperm whales 🐋😊 Our marine biologist was very knowledgeable and it was just great to hear about animals while we were able to sea them. It was a bit turbulent during the drive, because of the weather. But it all doesn’t matter once you spot a big whale on a surface and shortly after 4 more 🐋 Definitely would recommend! They really care about making sure that you will see the animals - twice after waiting captain was moving the boat to a…”
Small-group full day on Faial with volcanic craters, ocean viewpoints, Almoxarife beach time, and Capelinhos at a fair price.
“We had a great day. It was fun and our guide Ramiro was very friendly and informative. He showed us around the most interesting places of the island and gave us lots of useful information. It was a relaxed, easy going atmosphere also with the other guests. Lunch was also excellent !”
Guided climb to Pico Mountain, Portugal’s highest point at 2351m. Small groups, steep volcanic trail, early start, photos included.
“Wonderful tour, Isabel is great guide, responsible. The view on the top is breathtaking. And make sure you prepare yourself for the tour, with decent hiking boosts, water and so on.”
A small-group Faial half-day highlights tour with hotel pickup and volcano views, covering Caldeira, Capelinhos, and Monte da Guia in 4 hours.
“everything was perfect. the guide picked us up at the hotel and his explanaitons were so interesting. we recomend it!”
Half-day whale and dolphin cruise from Pico, Portugal, with instant confirmation, coastal views, and fees included.
“A lot of various sea animals with a good explanation of the staff . Also the explanation of the different dolfins was clear”
Walk Alfama with a live guide, see Roman and Moorish traces, visit Lisbon Cathedral, and catch views from Portas do Sol.
“Beatrice our guide was super amazing. So knowledgable about Lisbon and Portugal in general it was amazing just listening to her. She was lovely with a very warm personality.”
8.5-hour Pico small-group tour: Lagoa do Capitão, UNESCO vineyard culture, lava fields, whaling museum, and 3 villages. Pickup included.
“Norberto was a great guide with a huge knowledge and a very sweet and welcoming manner. We were the only clients on that day and he did the best to made us an unforgettable day. At every stop we could take the time we needed and weren't rushed. For the lunch we were able to choose between different restaurants and chose a buffet restaurant which was good and costed only 13€ per person including drinks. We saw a lot from the island and got very interesting information from Norberto. The whole tour lasted about 8 1/2 hours and was worth every second. Thanks again for that great day :)”
Small-group Route DA Pico Island tour with lagoon and forest stops, a volcano center visit, and regional lunch included for $145.
“Very friendly and informative guide with decent English. Pico mountain was not cooperating as there was always some form of cloud covering its peak. Good meal. We started early and finished sooner leaving us plenty of time to catch our evening boat to São Jorge.”
A 3.5-hour Faial half-day with Ramiro, crater views at Caldeira and Capelinhos, plus basalt pools at Porto do Comprido.
“Ramiro was awesome and the tour was great! He took us to some great sites and was very friendly and provided a lot of insight.”
