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

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.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   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. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   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. 3

   Mercado Municipal da Horta

   10 min

   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. 4

   Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador

   10 min

   The old Jesuit college. Travelers will discover here the merchant and cosmopolitan Horta of the 17th century

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   Discovery of the library garden, former private residence of an important merchant family, and life in Horta in the 18th century

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   Visit of the former German colony and discovery of the city at the time of submarine cables.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   Rampart against pirates and the city's first fort

• 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

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