Home / Things to do in Portugal / Things to do in Horta / Things to do in Azores / Horta Tours / Historical Tours
Storytelling walk “Once upon a time…Horta”
Select Date and Travelers
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: French
Overview
The History of Horta told like a story, along your steps, in the hidden corners and the old alleys of the city. A unique opportunity to discover the island off the beaten track.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Beginning of the route, explanation of the origins of the city of Horta, from the arrival of the very first colonizers to their installation in the Flamengos valley.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The old public clock in the city. Immerse yourself in the history of corsairs and piracy in the 16th century, and more particularly in the Azores and Horta.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Municipal da Horta
Located next to one of the city's many ancient convents. Travelers will receive a bit of history here on what used to be the old city center and the life that reigned there then.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador
The old Jesuit college. Travelers will discover here the merchant and cosmopolitan Horta of the 17th century
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Discovery of the library garden, former private residence of an important merchant family, and life in Horta in the 18th century
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visit of the former German colony and discovery of the city at the time of submarine cables.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rampart against pirates and the city's first fort
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Faial en Français
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Compare Similar Experiences
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
0
50 Minutes
Free Cancellation
From ₹
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
0
50 Minutes
Free Cancellation
From ₹
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
0
50 Minutes
Free Cancellation
From ₹
Why you are seeing these recommendations
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host
from ₹6,261.98Recently viewed