Top Angra do Heroísmo Tours by Duration

Hop aboard a 4x4 vehicle to explore the island of Terceira and its natural beauty. Tours are customized to the group's preferences or select a private tour for a more personalized experience. Drive through dirt roads lined with tropical flora, admire the landscapes from a variety of viewpoints, and discover some hidden gems on this island in the Azores.

The tour of Lagoons & Volcanoes is a combination of two activities ( a walking trail and afternoon minivan tour with focus on the volcanology aspect) with lunch with drinks included, in a total of 8 hours of tour. Enjoy the morning part through the hiking trail of Mistérios Negros, a 5-kilometer walk that stands out for its extreme natural beauty, be it lagoons and cryptomeria forests or endemic vegetation (Azoric), or even volcanic landscape. Its level of difficulty is medium, with ap. 100 mt, in an irregular terrain. In the afternoon part you're invited to visit the interior of an empty volcano, walk through a fumarolic field, explore the interior of the lava tunnel of Gruta do Natal, and stroll through the natural pools in the parish of Biscoitos. We inform that the stop of Algar do Carvão is closed since October, and will be for 18 months, due to construction works in their visitors center.

Explore Terceira Island in the Azores at your own pace in this private tour of the top attractions. Pick and choose the attractions that most interest you, or let your guide curate a unique experience for your day. From volcanoes to natural pools, churches to belvederes, you will learn all about the life and history of the Azores.

This trail takes us into the interior of Terceira Island, passing through some of the highest points in our island - up to 2600ft - walking through amazing japonese cedar plantations and native vegetation, making the viewpoints mesmerizing! Probably the most raw trail on the island and definitely the most challenging. Category: Circular Difficulty: Medium / High Lenght: 9.3 km Time average: 2h30m

Mix culture and adventure with this half day tour. Ride by car around the highlights of the region. Visit the underwater water volcano at Monte Brasil while exploring the peniunsula and see the island from above. Unlock history at São Sebastião village, home to ancient churches and chapels dedicated to the Holy Spirit. Finish at the Serra do Cume Viewpoint overlooking the structure of a collapsed volcano.

The trail is situated in the centre of Terceira island and along the way we will observe the endemic flora of the Azores, large pastures and even some of the island´s fauna. Today's main attraction is “Rocha de Chambre ", a vertical wall located at 708m above sea level with a splendid view over Azinhal valley, Pico Alto. After this climb, time to admire the view from the Pico das Caldeirinhas and Pico Vermelho volcanic caldera. The last part of the trail passes along a dry stone wall in an area dominated by Azorean heather, an endemic floral specie. After lunch, time to get amazed with Algar do Carvão, a volcanic chimney that is, without doubt, the best known volcanic cave in the Azores. Driving to Angra do Heroísmo, we still have time for a short stop to visit Quinta dos Açores..

This is a very pristine landscape that allows you to interpret the geological beginnings of these volcanic islands.

This is an excellent pick for first-time visitors to Terceira. Get the most out of your time by going on a comprehensive day tour that covers the island’s best views and most spectacular scenery. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental and enjoy having a driver for the day to take you between dispersed sites.

Traditional history relates that the Azores remained undiscovered until the Portuguese arrived in 1427, but Terceira is home to several much older structures. Discover them on this unique tour with a private guide who knows the walking routes—and even discovered one site. Learn about the different theories as you visit a megalithic complex and a Roman columbarium (where urns were stored), and follow an ancient trail carved by oxcarts.

Dive into the island's natural beauty on this full-day guided tour, From the ocean to the lush green fields going throw different landscapes while you learn about the rich history and culture of the island. This is a tour that can be totally personalized, but we always show you the main highlights in a very comfortable and full of style van.

Skip the hassle of renting a car and see Terceira’s essential sights in just half a day on this private guided tour, available for vehicles with space for up to 15 travelers, including a wheelchair-adapted van. Savor views of Angra do Heroísmo from Monte Brasil and tour a Spanish fortress; visit a chapel and a historic church; capture shots from the Serra do Cume Viewpoint and admire the Goat Islets.

This tour is the perfect recipe for a fun day out. You’ll taste your way around the island of Terceira and go sightseeing at the same time. Save hours researching area highlights and planning transport by having everything organized for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel between multiple sites on the island. Highlights of the tour include wine and moonshine tastings, visiting top sightseeing spots, and a delicious barbecue lunch.

With this culinary adventure through Terceira Island, you don't have to worry about missing out on any local flavors. On this full-day tour, take a journey to discover the best food, snacks, and drinks that this island has to offer. Delve into the cultural significance behind each dish, learning about how locals like to use their spices, the reason behind their unique use of vinegar, their high quality of milk, and the golden hue of their white wine grapes.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Terceira Island, this guided tour brings you on a journey to experience the rich culture, history, traditions, and local cuisine of this destination in the Azores. Allow your local guides to provide you with maps, insider tips, and recommendations or the best spots to fuel your appetite. Plus, learn where to locate the finest local products and souvenirs. This immersive tour is tailored to your preferences and moves at your desired pace.

Discover the geological systems of Terceira on a full-day excursion to underground caves. Alongside a private guide, explore the island and see how ancient volcanic eruptions shaped the landscapes that we see today. Visit Christmas Cave and the Algar do Carvão lava tube, or even a few caves that are not open to the public, and learn about each destination from your guide.

Traverse the dirt roads to see the sights around the Terceira Island in a 4x4. From volcanos and lava tubes to mountains and forests, explore the stunning scenery this area has to offer. Customise your tour to suit your interests by opting to visit caves, ride along a cliff, or go on a short hike. You can even include an optional traditional lunch to break up your journey around this active volcanic island.

Discover one of the three capital cities of the Azores, Angra do Heroismo, as you explore the city highlights on foot. Join a small group and stop at 16th- and 17th-century structures, the botanical garden, and the local museum. Your guide also sheds light on the history and culture of the city as well as the island of Terceira while you walk around.

Nascido e criado em Angra do Heroísmo, com 11 anos de experiência como guia, sou apaixonado pela minha ilha, a sua história, a beleza natural, a geologia, a sua fantástica gastronomia e doçaria e a caracteristica alegre e hospitaleira do seu povo. Acho que personifico um pouco disso, num passeio casual, informal, mas muito informativo, ao vosso ritmo!

On this visit you will have the opportunity to get to know the interior of the island and here you will have a lot of adventure and learning about the volcanic activity of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit to caves, fumaroles and natural pools included.

Discover the remarkable sights of Terceira Island on this intimate tour. A great stop for those seeking natural wonders, to learn about history, or get a cultural fix. Visit a volcano formed from underwater, Victoria Beach, and take in the views from Serra do Cume viewpoint. Get to know the culture of the island at local villages and witness the magnificent landscape.

Grown in volcanic soils amid basaltic rocks, Azores wines have a rare character. Discover them without tossing coins for a designated driver on this small-group guided wine experience, direct from your Angra do Heroísmo address. Enjoy a tour and tasting at the wine museum (or a different winery when the museum is shut); discover Biscoitos’ terroir and volcanic pools; taste wines alongside island flavors in a garden; and more.

Experience the beauty of the natural world at its most ferocious with this Terceira island volcano tour. Walk inside the empty volcano (which last erupted 2000 years ago), see the impact of sulfur on the local surroundings, and finally enjoy Gruta do Natal (‘Christmas Cave’), an amazing lava tunnel. This is a rare opportunity to explore one of nature’s most mysterious and powerful forces close up.

Experience the beauty of Terceira Island, a stunning gem in the middle of the Atlantic, filled with breathtaking natural landscapes waiting to be explored. This tour perfectly blends culture and adventure, taking you on a journey through the island’s most spectacular highlights. Explore the volcanic origins of the island at Monte Brasil, where you’ll walk around the peninsula and enjoy panoramic views from above, offering a unique perspective of this ancient underwater volcano. Step back in time in the picturesque village of São Sebastião, one of the island’s earliest settlements. Here, you’ll discover charming streets, historic churches, and traditional Holy Spirit chapels that reflect Terceira’s deep cultural roots. The journey concludes at the breathtaking Serra do Cume viewpoint, where you can admire the striking landscape of a collapsed volcano, with its famous patchwork of green fields stretching as far as the eye can see.