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Horta
Observatory
Horta, City of the Sea
German Colony
Marina

Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

By Visitfaial
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is €50 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • The Marina of Horta
    • Horta Harbour,
    • Horta, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • R. Conselheiro Medeiros 1
    • 1 Rua Conselheiro Medeiros
    • 9900-014, Horta, Açores, Portugal

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6 adults
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€50.00 x 6 Adults€300.00
Total
Price is €300.00
Until Tue, 7 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLot's of stories on the past and present of Horta
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedThird-party insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal accident insurance

Know before you book

  • 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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

The Marina of Horta
  • 15m
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.
Mercado Municipal da Horta
  • 10m
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.
Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador
  • 15m
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.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias
  • 15m
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.
Praia do Porto Pim
  • 15m
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.
Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum (Pass 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Marina of Horta
    • Horta Harbour,
    • Horta, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLER. Conselheiro Medeiros 1
    • 1 Rua Conselheiro Medeiros
    • 9900-014, Horta, Açores, Portugal

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