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title: Terceira Island Highlights with Local Guide
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-highlights-with-local-guide/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 33
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 19 (Terceira)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/terceira-island-highlights-with-local-guide/
---

# Terceira Island Highlights with Local Guide

**Guidekin's take:** This Terceira Island van tour moves between the coast and green fields, with scope to personalise the route. Guided commentary, an air-conditioned vehicle and personal accident insurance are included, but lunch is extra. 5 from 33 reviews at €90 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #10 of 19 in Terceira, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Dive into the island's natural beauty on this full-day guided tour, From the ocean to the lush green fields going throw different landscapes while you learn about the rich history and culture of the island.
This is a tour that can be totally personalized, but we always show you the main highlights in a very comfortable and full of style van.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €45: ages 1 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person for the Terceira Island Highlights with Local Guide option; other options up to €140
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Azorica Tours
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

5.0 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 33.

- 5 stars: 33 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terceira Island Highlights with Local Guide | €90 / person | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Pickup included |
| Private Tour | €140 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Just your group: This will be a private tour. No other guests will be in the van — all seats are reserved exclusively for your group. Comfortable Vehicle: Comfortable vehicle equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and USB-C chargers for your devices. The best way to explore. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Expert Local Guide with Insightful Commentary
- Personal Accident Insurance for All Passengers
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Monte Brasil** (45m) - After the pick up we go to Monte Brasil to enjoy the view from the top to Angra do Heroísmo city and the island. Where you will learn about the history of the city and the island. You will have the chance to walk around.
2. **From this viewpoint you can enjoy a stunning view of the Goat Islet (Ilhéu da...** (15m) - From this viewpoint you can enjoy a stunning view of the Goat Islet (Ilhéu das Cabras), with the beautiful ocean.
3. **You will learn more about the history of the island while you enjoy the view ...** (15m) - You will learn more about the history of the island while you enjoy the view to the bay
4. **Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao** (20m) - This is the oldest church of the island and the only one in the Azores with Medieval frescos.
5. **Serra do Cume Viewpoint** (15m) - We will stop at the Serra do Cume viewpoint so you can enjoy the "patchwork view" and hear about the island way of farming. Good chance to take some nice pictures!
6. **Miradouro Do Facho** (15m) - From these site you are able to see the whole Praia da Vitória bay and the whole city from the top. While you listen the guide talk about the culture and traditions of the island.
7. **Piscinas Naturais Biscoitos** (30m) - At these stop you will have the chance to see the most famous natural pools of the island and enjoy the stunning views of the ocean. And if you want to, you can even go for a swim!
8. **Furnas do Enxofre** (20m) - We will walk around the fumaroles, in a magical place where you see the Earth breathing.

## 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.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Terceira

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 19** | €90 | 7h | 5.0 (33) | 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 #10 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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