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Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores

4.6 (211 reviews) · Central Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória hotels, Terceira · Operator: TuriAzores

  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Groups up to 8
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, French
  • Mobile ticket
  • Departures 09:00, daily

Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 10 best Terceira island tours, choice 2 of 10

I'd book this if you want lunch arranged for you. The tour takes 8 hours. Adult tickets start at €90. Lunch includes drinks.

The route takes in Monte Brasil and São Sebastião's church. It also reaches Serra do Cume and Biscoitos' pools. You travel with a local guide in a group of up to eight.

Pickup covers hotels in central Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória. Airport transfers cost extra. Algar do Carvão is closed for maintenance. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

What’s included

  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Ticket to visit algar do carvão

Meeting point

Meeting point

Pickup is from central hotels in Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória.

Airport pickup and drop-off cost extra.

End point

Hotel or port drop-off is included.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup

    Pickup covers central hotels in Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória. The tour starts at 09:00.

  2. Monte Brasil and the islet viewpoint

    See Angra do Heroísmo from Monte Brasil. Continue to a viewpoint over an islet.

  3. São Sebastião and Praia da Vitória

    Visit São Sebastião's church and its Império. Walk through central Praia da Vitória. Stop for a view over the bay and beach.

  4. Serra do Cume 15 min

    Stop at the viewpoint over the volcanic crater.

  5. Furnas do Enxofre and Biscoitos

    Walk through the fumarole field at Furnas do Enxofre. Continue to Biscoitos' natural pools. Each stop lasts 25 minutes.

  6. Hotel or port drop-off

    Finish with a transfer to your hotel or the port.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip starts. Later cancellations get no refund. Last-minute bookings are confirmed by the operator; earlier bookings are confirmed at once.

Know before you go

  • Children aged 5 to 11 pay €75.
  • Children must be with an adult.
  • Infant seats are available.
  • Give any dietary requirements when booking.
  • Request a vegetarian meal when booking.
  • The tour suits all fitness levels.
  • Confirmation includes a manual step.
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 pay €10.

Reviews

4.6 based on 211 reviews
5 stars 80% 169
4 stars 12% 25
3 stars 1% 3
2 stars 0% 1
1 star 6% 13

92% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 113 reviews on Viator (4.6) and 98 on Tripadvisor (4.6), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.

Photos

From the TuriAzores listing, with the operator’s captions.

Serra do Cume
Serra do Cume
Monte Brasil
Monte Brasil
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores

From the operator

In TuriAzores’s own words, from the listing.

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.

From €90 per adult

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