Angra do Heroísmo: Panoramic city Tour
There are only good reasons to choose us to visit Angra do Heroísmo. Our tour runs along the city's arteries for twelve kilometers.
You can contemplate around 30 points of interest in the World Heritage city, going back centuries in its history and culture, by listening to the texts of our audio guide available in Portuguese; English; French; German; or Spanish.
The tour starts at Alto das Covas (meeting point) and we pass by:
-Silveira Bay;
-Fanal Bay;
-Monte Brasil where we stop at the Pico das Cruzinhas viewpoint (10/15 min.);
-Rua da Sé;
-Main Square;
-Pátio da Alfandega where we stop to see the statue of Vasco da Gama (5/10 min);
-Bullring and Bull Monument;
-Empire of São Bento;
-Obelisk of Memory where we stop to admire the view (10/15 min);
-We go down to the city, passing through the garden and city market and end up where we started.
All this in a vehicle with a retractable and panoramic cover, where comfort and safety are guaranteed!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Zona Balnear da Silveira, Silveira, 9700 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
The Silveira Bathing Area, approximately 1.5 km from the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo, today occupies the pier and ramp of an old fishing port and support for maritime transport, more used on those days when storms East prevented operations in Angra Bay. Today it is one of the most pleasant and popular places in the municipality for sea bathing, and sometimes, outside of the bathing season, it is the venue for sporting events, such as swimming and canoeing.
Stop At: Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas, 9700 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
It is located at the top of Cruzinhas peak, one of the four peaks of Monte Brasil, in an area of great scenic and historical importance for Terceira. It is part of the Monte Brasil Recreational Forest Reserve.
From this viewpoint you can enjoy a panoramic view over the entire south coast of the island, including the Ilhéus das Cabras, the parish of Porto Judeu, Ribeirinha, the Serra da Ribeirinha, the Historic Center of Angra do Heroísmo, the Serra do Morião, the parish of São Mateus da Calheta and the Santa Bárbara mountain range.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Church of the Holy Savior's Cathedral, R. da Sé, 9700-191 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
The Church of the Santíssimo Salvador da Sé, also referred to as Sé de Angra do Heroísmo, cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, parish church of Sé or Church of the holy savior, is located in the parish of Sé, in the historic center of the city and municipality of Angra of Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira, in the Azores.
Stop At: Portas da Cidade, Pátio da Alfândega, 9700-178 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
The Pátio da Alfândega, at the east of the Customs House, favored traders who, during the 16th and 17th centuries, could see, from above the wall, the goods on the quay below. In the second half of the 18th century, the courtyard was altered, by order of the Captain-General, receiving a noble staircase and doors topped by arches, in order to dignify the access to the then capital of the Azores.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Monumento ao Toiro, Avenida Jacome de Bruges, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-102 Portugal
The Monument to the Bull, an 11-meter-high sculpture covered in bronze, pays homage to the bullfighting culture of the island of Terceira. It was designed by Terceira artist Renato Costa e Silva. It is made up of a set of three bulls, inserted into a cylinder, which are in different positions, which allow a free interpretation of the various forms of bullfighting. Built by the Tertúlia Tauromáquica Terceirense, the monument pays homage to the bull, cattle ranchers, capinhas, shepherds, bullfighting riders, bullfighters and all those who contribute to keeping the culture alive and intensely experienced. It is also a symbol of the resilience of the people of Terceira, in the victory that was achieved with the help of bulls or wild prayers, in the famous battle of Salga.
Stop At: Alto da Memoria, Rua do Pisao Jardim Duque da Terceira, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-152 Portugal
In this place, the captain of the grantee 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 late-medieval, European and Mediterranean conception of defense in Acropolis.
The obelisk that characterizes it today was erected in the 19th century in honor of Pedro IV of Portugal's passage through Terceira, in the context of the Portuguese Civil War (1828-1834).
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Water and sunscreen on sunny days, is recomended."
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan"
"Not recommended for people who do not have the ability to climb the 3 minibus entrance steps"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Alto Das Covas, 9700-161 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
- Pickup and drop off at hotels and accommodation in the center of Angra do Heroísmo is included and starts 15 minutes before the activity.
- For hotels and accommodation outside the city center of Angra do Heroísmo, it may be possible to pick up and drop off with the payment of a total extra fee of 30€
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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