Angra do Heroismo Trip Overview
The way we pass along the history of our city is not just a tour, its a time travel along the 500 years of our existence.
Understanding our roots and means of survival through time, is more than just an experience, it’s living like a local, understanding the feeling of belonging in our beautiful island.
We will take you on a very unique experience, through time and evolution, passing along the legacy of one of the very firsts modern cities of the world, in the middle of the Atlantic.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Angra do Heroismo, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
The way we pass along the history of our city is not just a tour, its a time travel along the 500 years of our existence.
Understanding our roots and means of survival through time, is more than just an experience, it’s living like a local, understanding the feeling of belonging in our beautiful island.
We will take you on a very unique experience, through time and evolution, passing along the legacy of one of the very firsts modern cities of the world, in the middle of the Atlantic.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monte Brasil, Freguesia da Se, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Portugal
We visit Monte Brasil by car, stopping by some viewpoints from where we can understand the historical flow of the city
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Se Cathedral, Rua da Se, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-191 Portugal
We will visit the inside of the cathedral, to better understand its importance in the development of the city
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palacio dos Capitaes Generais, Rua do Palacio, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-143 Portugal
We will visit the inside of the building, which is currently the property of the President of the Azores, so no photos can be taken. However, the visit is extremely interesting, with many paintings, decorations and such that help us understand the changes that the city underwent at that time.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Duke of Terceira Garden, R. Direita 130 Historical Centre of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-066 Portugal
We will visit the garden briefly, so we can rest for a few minutes while appreciating the co-existence of plants and flowers from all over the world in only 1 garden.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Camara Municipal de Angra do Heroismo, Praca Velha, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9701-857 Portugal
We will visit the inside of the town hall, specifically the main hall, where we will dive into the influence of the civil war in our island.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja da Misericórdia, Pátio da Alfândega, 9700-178 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
We will pass by Igreja da Misericórdia, being that the visit to the inside depends on the clients, and continue to Vasco da Gama statue, where we will talk about his reasons to coming here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: O Forno Pastelaria, Rua de Sāo Joāo 53, 9700-171 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
We will have a snack here, tasting Dona Amélia (the traditional dessert), or other snacks of the client’s preference!
Duration: 15 minutes
