Terceira Island Walking Tour: Discover Historical Angra do Heroísmo
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Angra do Heroísmo
Embark on a walking tour of Terceira Island's historical Angra do Heroísmo. Discover the city's evolution from the 15th century to the present day through the eyes of a passionate geologist.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rua do Pisăo 114 - We will take a walking tour lasting approximately three hours, starting at the monument to D. Pedro IV and ending in the old square. During the walking tour, historical and urban aspects will be covered while we go up and down several cobbled streets. We will have the opportunity to visit monuments such as the church of mercy, cathedral, palace of the general captains and town hall.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Tickets to monuments
Additional Information
Terceira is a distinct island within the Azores chain. Its historical narrative is etched by voyagers, pirates, military leaders, kings, and princesses. Its growth was enabled by the exceptional natural offerings it provided for boats on numerous trade routes during the 16th century.
The guided walk is designed to introduce Angra do Heroísmo as a major commercial hub in the Atlantic. The tour will provide an engaging perspective on the city’s urban and social progression, using sensory aids from the perspective of a history-loving geologist. By the end of this experience, you should be able to understand and appreciate the city’s journey from the 15th century to the present day.
Location
Rua do Pisăo 114
Rua do Pisăo
Meeting point at the monument to D. Pedro IV
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Karen_c
May 2, 2024
Great guide! We learned a lot! - Ricardo was timely and gave good directions to our meeting location. We started at the top of the city with a great view and worked our way down, hearing many interesting facts and stories along the way. His background in geology and history was evident.
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Goup211
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent - During this walking tour you are transported back in time to learn how people lived and worked and what was important to them then and how it’s shaped the island today. Ricardo has a way of transporting you back in time and then bringing you back in a way that ties everything you learned back together. His passion for history shines through in all the interesting facts and stories, making it so easy to imagine what life was like throughout time in this city. A fantastic experience.
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Tavcarb
Nov 10, 2023
Wonderful and fantastic tour with little details and lots of history. Ricardo was great! - Ricardo took his time, answered all my questions. He has a history and geology background, so explained both in detail, and I love both those subjects. Took our time, had me try a local pastry, made some side stops. I love walking tours.
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E8214mxaliciaj
Oct 17, 2023
Thoroughly fun walking tour of Angra - This was the best tour I've taken of this island. Ricardo has a clear love for the island, the city of Angra, and the history of Portugal and he weaves it all together into a really well done, comprehensive tour. I loved all offbeat facts he has to share and I feel like I learned more about the culture and history of this country in those few hours than I did in the 2.5 years of living here. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get to know this beautiful place more.
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788t_niar
Sep 10, 2023
A new perspective of Angra :)) - The city of Angra its a very picturesque place, but behind the scenes there's a lot of historical events, that Ricardo will bring to life . It was very surprising to see the city through a geologist that clearly loves history and the city that he lives in. Gentil, educated and brutally knowledgeable, Ricardo will change your perspective of the city!!! Don't miss the sweets in the end!!!!!
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