Angra do Heroísmo by foot

5.0
(3 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

we will guide you thrue the most important monuments of our city World heritage by unesco, with us you will not loose time looking for the most relevant places to visit

What's Included

Traditional desert Dona Amelia
any food or drinks not listed

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we can pick you-up and drop-of at your Hotel or place of stay if arranged prior

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Meeting point

Our Kiosque is located at the new garden Jardim José Agostinho, ours is the last one on the right when looking at the kiosques from the street https://g.co/kgs/Xd29GZQ

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover the charms of the capital of Terceira on this guided tour of Angra do Heroísmo. Culture, tradition, Culture and landscapes that await you. You can not miss out!

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    While the Fortress of São João Baptista personified military power, the Palácio dos Capitães-Generais personified civil power in the archipelago. Throughout its history, with more than four centuries, it served as the seat of the first unified government of the archipelago (period of the Captaincy General of the Azores),

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    It is the seat of the Bishopric of Angra, which encompasses the archipelago of the Azores, constituting the largest religious temple in the city and in the urban area classified as World Heritage. The current building was built on the former Church of San Salvador, probably dating from 1496

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Duque de Terceira Garden is divided into levels, decorated with lava stones, recalling the volcanic origins of the island, contrasting its dark colors with the luminosity and vivacity of the colors of the tropical plants that swarm here.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The first captain of the donatary of Angra, João Vaz Corte-Real, and other confreres of the Espírito Santo brotherhood established, by commitment, on March 15, 1492, in the then town of Angra, the first hospital in the Azores. It was intended not only for the treatment of the poor and the underprivileged, but also for the sick weakened by long sea voyages.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    In this place, the captain of Done João Vaz Corte Real built the first fortification of the old Angra, the so-called Castelo dos Moinhos, around 1474. This fortification, far from the sea, reflected a still late medieval, European and Mediterranean defense concept. on acropolis.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Pro Island Tour

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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