I chose this tour because of the consistently excellent reviews and beautiful photos, although I’ll admit I was a little skeptical and wondered if they might be too good to be true. After spending such a wonderful day with Emilia, I can happily say the experience lived up to—and even exceeded—our expectations. Emilia was an excellent driver, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Terceira. She shared so much with us about the island’s history, culture, traditions, and present-day life. Her genuine love and pride for her beautiful island made the experience even more special. The scenery throughout the day was absolutely breathtaking, and the lunch was delicious from beginning to end—a real highlight of the experience. I can confidently recommend this tour, especially as one of the first things you do when visiting Terceira. It’s a wonderful introduction to the island and gives you a true appreciation for everything that makes Terceira so special. Thank you, Emilia, for such a memorable day!
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $103 / person
- Location
- Angra do Heroismo
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 211 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- TuriAzores - Animação Turística
Description
Come and meet Terceira Island and its beauty, get to know the traditions and local customs, experience the regional gastronomy through the well known dish of "alcatra", be amazed by the swimming areas of volcanic rock, explore natural monuments such as the interior of a volcano, and learn more about the "império" religious buildings of the Holy Spirit festivity, known by their unique colors.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $103
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $86
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- $11
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $186.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Monte Brasil
Extinct volcano, surrounded by 4km of military wall. View over Angra do Heroísmo.
Viewpoint to the biggest islet of the Azores
Vila de Sao Sebastiao
Visit the oldest church of the island and visit the Império.
Praia da Vitoria
Explore the city center of Praia da Vitória
Panoramic view over the bay of Praia da Vitória and its beach.
Serra do Cume Viewpoint
View over a crater of a volcano
Algar do Carvao
Visit inside an empty volcano.
Furnas do Enxofre
Explore a fumaroles field.
Biscoitos
Natural swimming pools
What's included
Included
Hotel em Angra do Heroísmo e Praia da Vitória /ponto de encontro no porto da P.Vitoria
Local guide/driver
Lunch
Stop at the algar do carvão
Not included
Ticket to visit algar do carvão
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup in all the hotels in the center of Angra do Heroismo and Praia da Vitória city. Fpr the pickup/drop off at the airport is charged an extra cost.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
211 reviews
How it compares in Angra do Heroísmo
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 54 tours in Angra do Heroísmo
- Starting price $103 is 36% below the typical $160 for tours of similar length in Angra do Heroísmo
Excurgo comparison of 54 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores take?
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores cost?
Prices start at $103 per person for this Angra do Heroismo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $186. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $86, adults from $103.
Can I cancel Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup in all the hotels in the center of Angra do Heroismo and Praia da Vitória city. Fpr the pickup/drop off at the airport is charged an extra cost. Pickup points include Hotel Teresinha, Pensao Residencial-Branco II.
What languages is Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 211 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TuriAzores - Animação Turística.
Reviews(211)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Seeing is believing
5
Superb visit
Leonilde is a great guide who knows her subject perfectly and loves to share it Thanks to her
D
Amazing tour from an enthusiastic local
Amelia is a BRILLIANT tour guide - friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. She's worked in lots of different parts of the tourism industry on the island and it shows - she can answer any question on Terceira's geography or history or even modern life. She was also extremely personable - and the tour encompasses all the best parts of the island - would highly recommend this tour. Also Amelia has BEAUTIFUL azure blue hair which is not relevant to the tour but seems fitting for the Azores.
D
Had a fantastic day!!!...
Had a fantastic day!!! Miguel was a great host who shared a passion for the history and beauty of the island. Outstanding excursion!!!
E
A very worthwhile island tour.
What a fantastic day! Elizabeth was an AMAZING tour guide who shared so much local information and history. There was the right amount of time at each stop. The lunch provided was outstanding and they accommodated food allergies. A truly unforgettable day.
R
Pure Nature
Incredible experience Very friendly guide and in a good mood
J
Tereceira in a day
It was awesome our tour guide was very knowledgeable and so polite. She took us all over the a Tereceira Island. You can tell she loves it here and loved to share its beauty with is. I definitely recommend. We went so many places .
C
From beginning to end,...
From beginning to end, our tour guide was knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review. Kind regards Miguel Mendonça TuriAzores
V
Terceira in a day
We had a fabulous full day tour of the island of Terceira! Ended up being the only couple on the tour so a few stops were tweaked to our desires! Great history of the battles of the island. Plenty of free time to explore on our own. Lunch was beyond amazing! Stunning scenery although the weather didn’t always cooperate. Our tour guide was great! Very informative and knowledgable about the island!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your feedback.
D
Perfect island tour
Great tour around the island. The tour guide Honoria was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Lunch was great as well.
Operator response
Thank you for the feedback. We do our best to provide great experiences. Live.Enjoy.Repeat.
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