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Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

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Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • The Marina of Horta

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

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

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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

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