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title: ARCHEOLOGY TOUR (Full Day Private Tour)
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/archeology-tour-full-day-private-tour/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 201
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 58
duration_minutes: 360
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 25 of 25 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-11-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/archeology-tour-full-day-private-tour/
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# ARCHEOLOGY TOUR (Full Day Private Tour)

**Guidekin's take:** Explore structures at several points of the island on a private tour for your party focused on archaeology, with short hikes and an end time you can choose. A guide and hotel transfers by air-conditioned minivan are included; moderate fitness is required and meals are extra. 4.86 from 58 reviews at €201 per person for 6h–9h.

In our comparison: #25 of 25 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Private and You decide what time to end the tour!

According to the defined history the Portuguese were the first to discover the Azores.

It was discovered in the year 1427, a total of 591 years a go.

What you will see on this tour are much older structures with more of 1000 years located in several points of the Island that do not belong to the Portuguese.

These structures belong to civilizations Megalithic e Phoenicians.

This last one was discovered by us and explored by one team from the National Geographic.

To see this structures you need to make some small hikes in the nature. 

It´s an unique tour!

If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 13 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €80: ages 3 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 13 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €201 per person
- Duration: 6h–9h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Azores Expeditions
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.86 from 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 58.

- 5 stars: 56 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the personal guiding, site access and photos; some dispute the evidence behind the archaeological claims.

**Praised:**
- Friendly, enthusiastic guiding and engaging stories about the island
- Access to sites visitors say they could not find or enter independently
- Photos taken by the guide and practical photography tips
- Flexible itineraries adapted to interests and family needs
- Local lunch stops praised for the food

**Complaints:**
- Some find the early history claims convincing, while others say they lack archaeological evidence

Written by Guidekin from the 51 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-13 to 2026-09-10); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Algar do Carvão and gruta do Natal

## Itinerary

1. **Azores Expeditions** (20m; admission included) - You will see: -Complexo Megalítico da Grota do Medo -Columbarium romano -Passagem das bestas (Relheiras do Cabrito)
2. **Angra do Heroismo** (pass by, no stop) - -Complexo Megalítico da Grota do Medo -Columbarium romano -Passagem das bestas (Relheiras do Cabrito

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 13

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Small hikes
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Booking asks for: dates of birth, passport details, arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #25 of 25** | €201 | 6h–9h | 4.86 (58) | private |
| [Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private |
| [BEST VIEW TOUR(Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/best-view-tour-full-day-private-tour-68965P2/?format=md) | €190 | 6h | 5.0 (107) | private |
| [UNDERGROUNDTOUR (Full Day Private Tour)](/portugal/azores/tours/undergroundtour-full-day-private-tour-68965P3/?format=md) | €180 | 6h | 5.0 (55) | private |

Ranked #25 of 25 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €300, median €150; typical length 6h. 25 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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