Top Things to do in Angra do Heroismo
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What to do and see in Angra do Heroismo, Azores: The Best Cultural Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Angra do Heroismo, Portugal including ARCHEOLOGY TOUR (Full Day Private Tour), Full Day Tour In Terceira Island, Historical and Cultural Sightseeing Tour in Angra do Heroísmo, Monte Brasil & Serra do Cume - Terceira, City tour - Walking tour, Arts and Crafts, Fortress Tour, Full-Day West Side Tour in Terceira Island with Lunch, Terceira Island in two days!.
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1. ARCHEOLOGY TOUR (Full Day Private Tour)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Private and You decide what time to end the tour! According to the defined history the Portuguese were the first to discover the Azores. It was discovered in the year 1427, a total of 591 years a go. What you will see on this tour are much older structures with more of 1000 years located in several points of the Island that do not belong to the Portuguese. These structures belong to civilizations Megalithic e Phoenicians. This last one was discovered by us and explored by one team from the National Geographic. To see this structures you need to make some small hikes in the nature. It´s an unique tour! If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance tickets to Algar do Carvão and gruta do Natal
Reviewed By Cátia S
If you are in Terceira and like a bit of adventure and enjoy off the beaten track activities I highly recommend you to do this tour with Juca. Juca is very knowledgable of the hidden gems on the island and passionate about his work. Also, he makes sure you are safe while visiting the caves. Last but not least, he is passionate about photography and thus, he will take take some really nice shots of you. This was one of the best tours have done so far!
2. Full Day Tour In Terceira Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
In this tour you have the chance to get to know Terceira Island hotspots... which are not just a few! You’ll have the chance to be dazzled by breathtaking landscapes, like Serra do Cume patchwork blanket view; to explore the earth’s womb, by visiting volcanic cavities with unique features, just like Algar do Carvão*. Besides the exuberant nature that is part of our identity and the agricultural fields dotted with the friendly cows, on this island, you can also find typical picturesque houses; enchanting bays, just like Salga bay, which witnessed heroic acts of local characters, such as Brianda Pereira. Biscoitos swimming pools are, without a doubt, another point that you will not want to miss! Terceira offers you a mix of nature, history, culture, sea and much more! So that you can have a complete Terceira Island experience, we invite you to try a variety of typical dishes, including the magnificent 'Alcatra'. A delicacy prepared in a firewood oven. A true delight!
Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), WiFi on board
Exclusions: Entrance Fees at Algar do Carvão
Reviewed By Vizcacha92
Azorbus city tour are an excellent team, my wife and I did the cave tour with them in April 2021 and we couldn't be happier. Throught the tour they explained the history of the island, in particular by how it has been shaped by the volcanic eruptions and Spanish / Portuguese conquests. In the short space of an afternoon we visited: - A beautiful pond were we were given food to feed the ducks - An impresive lava tube which even included an altar for celebrating mass - Several natural swimming pools by the sea made out of an old lava flow - The highlight of the trip was a breathtaking secondary "volcanic caldera" which consited of a very deep whole filled with vegetation and a beautiful lagoon at the bottom were we were told that concerts sometimes take place. - We finally saw a "ganadero" bull ring were the bulls are kept for the local festivities. All in all it was a great value for money, I would highly recommend the experience to anyone whishing to see the best of Terceira Island in a single afternoon.
3. Historical and Cultural Sightseeing Tour in Angra do Heroísmo
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
There are only good reasons to visit Angra do Heroísmo and nothing better than to choose our City Sightseeing tour, which runs through the streets of the world heritage town, for 12.95km. You can contemplate about 30 points of interest, retreating centuries in the history and culture of the city, listening to the scripts of our audioguide system. You can even select the language you would like to listen to: Portuguese; English; French; German; or Spanish. All of this takes place in a retractable rooftop vehicle, where comfort and safety are guaranteed! We recommend you not to forget your camera, so that you can perpetuate every moment! At the end of our tour, there is the possibility to visit our store to taste some Regional products, namely, cheeses and liqueurs. Headphones Included!
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), WiFi on board
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Reviewed By 11ajdas
We did a full day tour in Terceira with AzorBus! Filipe and Filipa (and Katarina) were all amazing, we had a great day sightseeing with them. We got to know the island very well and they were amazingly organized, explained a lot. Would recommend their tours to anyone! Terceira is also beautiful and so interesting to visit!
4. Monte Brasil & Serra do Cume - Terceira
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 12 reviews
4 hour van tour to explore the South and East of Terceira island: Monte Brasil (volcanic peninsula surrounded by São João Baptista fortress, built in the 16th century); photo stop at Praça de Touros and Monumental do Touro; photo stop at Serretinha (Ilhéus das Cabras: formed by a submarine volcano, and classified as a protected area for sea birds); Visit the oldest church of the island in São Sebastião village; photo stop at Serra do Cume (known as the patchwork due to , one of the most beautiful craters in the Azores); Stop in Praia da Vitória city, and explore its historical city center.
Inclusions: Van tour, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By I9011NAjulies
I had booked this tour well in advance and was looking forward to it. There I was, waiting to be picked up, as arranged, outside the hotel. After 20 minutes of no-show, I phoned the number and was informed that Algar de Carvão isn't open on Mondays, so the operator had cancelled the trip. This incompetence ruined my trip to Terceira. The tour operator should obviously not accept bookings for days when attractions are closed. I could easily have planned to do things differently had I been warned in time. I asked for a refund over the phone - after all, it was the operator who cancelled, not me - but so far it has not been forthcoming.
5. City tour - Walking tour
A fantastic tour to explore the world Heritage City of " Angra do Heroísmo". you will have the chance to get to know the city center, find out all about its historical monuments, culture and history. Prepared for small groups with a local guide.
Inclusions: Snacks, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Angra do Heroísmo
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By mohuynh
My husband & I just came back from a week vacation!We booked this tour, it was well worth it! It was a nice kind of private tour, only two of us and two other ladies!Our guide Darcio,he was so good of the history of Azores!We learned so much of the cultural & history of the inland!And the lunch and all the stops he brought us to were amazing! Wine & cheese tasting with a gelato yummy ice cream at the end! Highly recommend this tour and ( Darcio) for your guide! He also took some great photos for us!
6. Arts and Crafts
During a approximately 3 hours tour live and experience some of the ancient crafts embroidery, clay and tiles. Paint your own tile with the help of professionals and take a unique souvenir with you.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Angra do Heroísmo, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By mohuynh
My husband & I just came back from a week vacation!We booked this tour, it was well worth it! It was a nice kind of private tour, only two of us and two other ladies!Our guide Darcio,he was so good of the history of Azores!We learned so much of the cultural & history of the inland!And the lunch and all the stops he brought us to were amazing! Wine & cheese tasting with a gelato yummy ice cream at the end! Highly recommend this tour and ( Darcio) for your guide! He also took some great photos for us!
7. Fortress Tour
Explore the fortresses of the world heritage city of "Angra do Heroísmo" on a 2 to 3 hours tour. Pick up in your hotel. You will have the chance to visit the 3 main fortress of "Angra" with a local certified guide.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Angra do Heroísmo
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By mohuynh
My husband & I just came back from a week vacation!We booked this tour, it was well worth it! It was a nice kind of private tour, only two of us and two other ladies!Our guide Darcio,he was so good of the history of Azores!We learned so much of the cultural & history of the inland!And the lunch and all the stops he brought us to were amazing! Wine & cheese tasting with a gelato yummy ice cream at the end! Highly recommend this tour and ( Darcio) for your guide! He also took some great photos for us!
8. Full-Day West Side Tour in Terceira Island with Lunch
The program that we have outlined for this day leads us to discover the geological origin of Terceira Island. We will learn how volcanoes have shaped the landscape and the way of life of its people.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By KdkPortugal
Absolutely magnificent! Unbelievable views, truly! We are so glad we did this tour, was awesome, definitely recommend while visiting here!! There is very steep stairs and some small holes to fit through, but if you decide not to do it that’s fine too. You can just look around without completely doing whole cave! Definitely would recommend this to all! Nit sure if ok fir very small children though. Great day!
9. Terceira Island in two days!
This package is the most complete option to visit Terceira island! This tour includes areas south, east, center and north of Terceira island. We will have the opportunity to see empires, centuries-old churches, bays full of history, visit to one of the only two volcanoes that can be visited in the world - Algar do Carvão -, a smoking field, visit to the Biscoitos wine area, view of the largest islands in the Azores and even a patchwork… well, let's say it's a crater but you will agree with us! It also includes a visit to the Whale Museum and fishing port, observation of the making of a piece of clay made by hand in a pottery and stop at a viewpoint to observe three other islands of the central group. We stopped at a local restaurant for lunch. The second day will start with the trail of the Black Mysteries for an average duration of 2.5 hours in the center of the island. After the trail we will go to the Lagoa das Patas area, where we will have a picnic, in a moment of relaxed interaction in the heart of the Azorean nature.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Waters, Regional wine and cheese tasting
Exclusions: Lunch on the first day, Entrance to Algar do Carvão
Reviewed By yaroslavap366
Melissa is simply the best. She is super attentive, thorough, take her time with you, very knowledgeable and overall a pleasant person. I did ZEN hike with meditation in the end, I have never meditated before, Melissa walked me through that experience and I will be back and will do it again. It was relaxing experience, with work out, leaves you peaceful and full of energy. You will not regret using this company!!! Simple excellent !!!
