---
title: Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-highlights-tour-azores/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.59
reviews: 211
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 19 (Terceira)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-highlights-tour-azores/
---

# Terceira Island Highlights Tour - Azores

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 26 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €75: ages 5 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 26 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 211 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: TuriAzores - Animação Turística
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.59 from 211 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 194 of 211.

- 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 (2020-08-30 to 2026-08-26); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Local guide
- Lunch
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

## Not included

- Ticket to visit algar do carvão

## Itinerary

1. **Monte Brasil** (15m) - Extinct volcano, surrounded by 4km of military wall. View over Angra do Heroísmo.
2. **Viewpoint to the biggest islet of the Azores** (10m)
3. **Vila de Sao Sebastiao** (25m) - Visit the oldest church of the island and visit the Império.
4. **Praia da Vitoria** (30m) - Explore the city center of Praia da Vitória
5. **Panoramic view over the bay of Praia da Vitória and its beach** (15m)
6. **Serra do Cume Viewpoint** (15m) - View over a crater of a volcano
7. **Algar do Carvao** (45m) - Visit inside an empty volcano.
8. **Furnas do Enxofre** (25m) - Explore a fumaroles field.
9. **Biscoitos** (25m) - Natural swimming pools

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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: 26

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## 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](/portugal/azores/tours/private-terceira-island-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 7h | 5.0 (257) | private |
| [Terceira Island: Full Day Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-full-day-tour-88199P11/?format=md) | €90 | 7h | 5.0 (75) | shared |
| [Wines and Moonshines of Terceira](/portugal/azores/tours/wines-and-moonshines-of-terceira-48819P16/?format=md) | €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.

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