Full Day Terceira Island Tour: Discover Landmarks, Local Cuisine, and Breathtaking Viewpoints
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Angra do Heroísmo
Embark on a full-day tour of Terceira Island, exploring landmarks, savoring local cuisine, and enjoying breathtaking viewpoints. Discover the island's beauty in one unforgettable day!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Angra do Heroismo - Angra do Heroismo.
  • Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas - Viewpoint over the city of Angra do Heroísmo
  • Bull Monument - Monument to the bull
  • Miradouro da Serretinha Feteira - Viewpoint over the Ilheu das Cabras
  • Vila de Sao Sebastiao - The oldest village on the island where we can visit the oldest church on the island
  • Serra do Cume Viewpoint - Famous viewpoint overlooking what we call the patchwork
  • Praia da Vitoria - The second city on the island
  • Miradouro Do Facho - Viewpoint overlooking the city of Praia da Vitória
  • Algar do Carvao - Geosite, natural monument, volcanic chimney that can be visited.
  • Piscinas Naturais Biscoitos - Natural swimming pools
What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Pick up and drop off at listed hotels
  • On-board WiFi
  • Typical lunch (full menu)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees at Algar do Carvão (10€ per person)
  • Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan
  • Pick up and drop off at NON LISTED hotels (30€ fee)
Additional Information

Experience the best of Terceira Island in just one day. We’ll kick off our journey in Angra do Heroísmo, visiting Monte Brasil. From there, we navigate through the city heading east. We then follow the coastline towards Vila de São Sebastião, taking in sights of Ribeirinha, Serretinha, Porto Judeu (where you’ll see Ilhéu das Cabras), and Baia da Salga. In São Sebastião, we stop by the island’s oldest church and an Imperio - a dedicated chapel to the Holy Spirit. Our journey continues towards the city of Praia da Vitória, pausing at the Serra do Cume and Serra do Facho viewpoints. A local restaurant serving the delectable Alcatra beef stew will be our lunch stop. Post lunch, you have the option of visiting the Algar do Carvão geosite situated in Terceira Island’s core area. Our next stop will be the picturesque town of Biscoitos, with its vineyards and natural pools. The trip concludes with a scenic coastal drive back to Angra do Heroísmo.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan
Location
Alto das Covas
It is a square where you will find a school. Please wait in front of the school. Thanks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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414kerryf
Nov 29, 2023
We had a great day - Filipe was a very good guide. He was full of knowledge and took us to many great spots. We had a fantastic authentic lunch of Alcatra with wine. Great day!
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Izidrod2022
Oct 15, 2023
The incredible food in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Azores - I'm a foodie, so every good vacation starts with lots of great food. If you are in the capital city of Angra do Heroismo, there is no shortage of excellent restaurants for everyone's taste. To name only a few, Mercatto di Osteria is absolutely phenomenal! Seafood, Steak, Pasta, and Pizza - all gourmet, and get ready to say, "This is the best ___, I ever had". Then there is Elio's - Fresh seafood, homemade local dishes, and pub atmosphere. They are going to have to roll you out of Elio's. Then there is "Tasca das Tias", which had the best Alcatra that I ate while on the island. Alcatra is a cut of beef that is baked in a terra cotta bowl in red wine sauce. It is so tender that you won't need teeth to eat it. Last but not least, you need to have lunch at "O Internacional" on Rua da Palha in Angra. The service is excellent and the servers (sisters I believe) are fun and welcoming. You will need to have a Bifana on Grandma's bread (Steak on a bun) with a "Chorizo a bombeira" (flaming Chorizo for sharing) - all washed down with a pint of Super Bock! There is a lot to see and do on the Island of Terceira but each day begins and ends with the great food and Azorean culture. Cheers
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D386sosimonec
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent tour, highly recommend - We cannot recommend this tour enough. Filipe our guide was informative, friendly, generous , humorous, his knowledge of Terceira and The Azores is extensive . The tour bus is an added bonus with its sliding roof which aids seeing the spectacular views. This tour is excellent value for money. You will learn so much about the history, the geology and the people of Terceira.
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Sandra_h
Aug 6, 2023
Great way to experience Terceria - Highly recommend!! Got to see a lot of the island and local information! Our guide was able to provide insights on the different locals but also the economy and individual interests. Having the open top was nice in the good weather. Once we got into some local weather closing it up was quick and easy. We got to experience the local delicacies in a local spot we would not have ever found on our own. Food was delicious!! Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience the island.
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Pamela_c
Jul 14, 2023
50th Anniversary Celebration - Filipe is very knowledgeable and entertaining. Very accommodating to our groups needs. This is the second time we have taken this tour. Would highly recommend!
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Anna_c
Jul 12, 2023
Great day! - It was a great experience seeing the island from a convertible bus. Saw the island with an informative and friendly guide. I especially enjoyed Biscoitos.
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Dregs
Jul 9, 2023
Portuguese history expressed in an imaginative fun way - Philippe was amazing. We enjoyed his company for the long day and he kept his sense of humour and obvious love of relevant history flowing all day. He arrived on time and ensured all of us were able to take advantage of the tour by making it relevant to our home countries and interests. He drove very well throughout with no jerking and no complaints when idiots drove badly around him. We had enough time at all sites and ‘two and a half seconds’ for each photo shoot was plenty! Lunch was at an unexpected restaurant but was delicious. The beef stew is very filling so beware! Visiting the pools was interesting and seeing the Azoreans enjoying challenging Atlantic waves was an experience. There was time to swim and part of me regretted not taking swimming kit but a paddle was welcome. It’s a full day so the necessary slip, slap slop and meeting new people from all over the world is always fun. Thank you
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E8710iffranks
Jul 8, 2023
Awesome tour of Terceira. - Philippe was knowledgeable and informative during our two day tour across the island. We had lots of fun interacting and seeing many of the sites in Terceira. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody and especially Philippe as your tour guide for the trip.
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Kejtlopes
Jun 23, 2023
See Terceira! - Philip is very knowledgeable and gives a great history of the island while visiting real interesting sites. Terceira is beautiful and worth seeing!
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Luchtmc
Jun 22, 2023
Philipe was the best! - First of all, what a cool bus! Mercedes with custom built auto-sliding roof. Being in the open air during the tour was really great! Philipe was an excellent guide. You can tell he has a real passion for his home. Usually the tour starts in Angra do Heroismo, but all of the guests were staying in Praia da Viktoria. He came to pick us up, which was a tremendous help. He had lots of stories to tell regarding the history of the island. It provided some great context for the culture and sights we saw. Hard to say what my favorite part was... The Alcatra lunch was a great choice. Monte Brasil was beautiful. Nice views of Angra. Algar do Carvão was pretty fantastic. It was like being on another planet.
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