Storytelling walk "Once upon a time...Horta"

4.9
(17 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: French

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

Your guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    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
  • 3

    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
  • 4

    The old Jesuit college. Travelers will discover here the merchant and cosmopolitan Horta of the 17th century

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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
  • 6

    Visit of the former German colony and discovery of the city at the time of submarine cables.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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
Supplied by Faial en Français

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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