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Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

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3 to 4 Hours Mobile ticket Pickup offered Offered in: German, English, French, Hungarian
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.

What's Included
  1. Lot's of stories on the past and present of Horta
  2. Bottled water
  3. Liability insurance
  4. Personal accident insurance
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

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

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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

What To Expect
The Marina of Horta

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Municipal da Horta

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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia do Porto Pim

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info
  1. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  2. Service animals allowed
  1. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  2. Some of the pathways are steeper than normal

Operated by Visitfaial

Cancellation Policy

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

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Product code: 326956P1

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