Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores

Name: Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
Brand: TuriAzores - Animação Turística
Price: 90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.59 (211 reviews)

4.6 · 211 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by TuriAzores - Animação Turística Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 8h
Group: Shared tour
Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup: 09:00 · Hotel pickup from 26 pickup points
Booking: mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

A full day around Terceira with a local guide, lunch of the island's alcatra dish and hotel or port pickup included, from the volcanic swimming spots to the painted império chapels.

The Algar do Carvão volcano ticket is paid on top. 4.59 from 211 reviews at €90 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #19 of 19 in Terceira, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

Local guide
Lunch
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Ticket to visit algar do carvão

Children from €75 (ages 5 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6

211 ratings
Viator 113 · Tripadvisor 98

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 194 of 211

Star breakdown of all 211 ratings

5 stars

169 · 80%

4 stars

25 · 12%

3 stars

3 · 1%

2 stars

1 · 0%

1 star

13 · 6%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and broad island coverage; pickup reliability is a recurring concern

Praised

Guides share detailed knowledge of island history, geology and local life
Wide coverage of viewpoints, volcanic sites and natural swimming pools
Many praise the traditional lunch, while others criticise the food or setting

Complaints

Late or missed pickups and booking changes disrupt travel plans
Unexpected airport pickup fees and omitted advertised cheese tastings
Cave closures disclosed late or missing from the tour description
Old vehicles with technical faults, including breakdowns requiring a replacement

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 August 2020 to 26 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure: 09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup: Hotel pickup from 26 pickup points (26 pickup points listed by the operator, 23 of them hotels)
Operator: TuriAzores - Animação Turística; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Monte Brasil
Extinct volcano, surrounded by 4km of military wall. View over Angra do Heroísmo.
15 min
2
Viewpoint to the biggest islet of the Azores10 min
3
Vila de Sao Sebastiao
Visit the oldest church of the island and visit the Império.
25 min
4
Praia da Vitoria
Explore the city center of Praia da Vitória
30 min
5
Panoramic view over the bay of Praia da Vitória and its beach15 min
6
Serra do Cume Viewpoint
View over a crater of a volcano
15 min
7
Algar do Carvao
Visit inside an empty volcano.
45 min · Admission not included
8
Furnas do Enxofre
Explore a fumaroles field.
25 min
9
Biscoitos
Natural swimming pools
25 min

About this tour, from the operator

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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

Strollers OK

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

Good to know

Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Food included see what is included
Children from €75 ages 5 to 11

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

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

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Terceira

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #19 of 19	€90	8h	4.59 (211)	shared
Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour	€150	7h	5.0 (257)	private
Terceira Island: Full Day Tour	€90	7h	5.0 (75)	shared
Wines and Moonshines of Terceira	€139	8h	5.0 (62)	shared

Ranked #19 of 19 in Terceira by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €160, median €85; typical length 5h. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 Terceira

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