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

4.9 (17 reviews) Horta, Portugal
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesFrench
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

What to expect

  1. 10m
    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.
  2. 10m
    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.
  3. Mercado Municipal da Horta
    10m
    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.
  4. Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador
    10m
    The old Jesuit college. Travelers will discover here the merchant and cosmopolitan Horta of the 17th century
  5. 10m
    Discovery of the library garden, former private residence of an important merchant family, and life in Horta in the 18th century
  6. 10m
    Visit of the former German colony and discovery of the city at the time of submarine cables.
  7. Pass by
    Rampart against pirates and the city's first fort

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9 (17)

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