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Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

5.0 (3 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

About this activity

This half day walking tour takes about 3-4 hours and leads you through the streets of Horta. You will not only get to know the history of the city and its major landmarks but see some hidden places. This tour is perfect for those who are not only interested in scenic pictures but who want to know the stories behind the motives.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
German, English, French, Hungarian
Operated by
Visitfaial

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lot's of stories on the past and present of Horta
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Liability insurance
  • Included: Personal accident insurance

Itinerary

  1. The Marina of Horta

    15 min

    The marina of Horta is one of the most important stop overs for yachts crossing the Atlantic. Many of the sailors leave a colourful painting on the harbour walls.

  2. Mercado Municipal da Horta

    10 min

    The newly renovated market of Horta hosts on the weekend farmers from Faial and neighbouring Pico island. The public park next to it invites for a rest.

  3. Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador

    15 min

    The church of Matriz was originally built as Jesuit convent. The south wing hosted the Jesuit convent, today it is the museum of Horta. The north wing is occupied by seat of the municipality of Horta.

  4. Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias

    15 min

    The church of Angústias is located at the site of the first hermitage founded by the first Captain of Faial Joss van Hurtere, it was in this area where the first settlement of Horta was located. On the ceiling over the altar, you can find the coats of arms of the noble families of Faial.

  5. Praia do Porto Pim

    15 min

    The small streets of Porto Pim and give a feeling of the old day Horta. The fortifications were built to defend Horta from pirate attacks.

  6. Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum

    Passing by

    Peter Café Sport is probably the most famous bar of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1918 by Henrique Azevedo it serves until today as post office, meeting point and of course bar for the sailors passing by in Horta.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

End point

  • Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

Pickup points

  • Quinta Das Buganvilias
  • Azoris Faial Garden - Resort Hotel
  • Horta Airport
  • Residencial Sao Francisco
  • Residencias Varadouro
  • Apartamentos Principe Apart Center
  • Pousada Forte da Horta
  • Quinta do Vale
  • Hotel Do Canal
  • PATIO Ecolodge
  • Hotel Horta

Pick up and drop off at the place of your choice in Faial.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Some of the pathways are steeper than normal

Options

  • 6 adults

  • 4 adults

  • 3 adults

  • 1 adult

  • 2 adults

  • 5 adults

Traveller ratings

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