Walking Tour through the historic center of Ponta Delgada

Highlights

This Walking Tour, begins in the Main Square of the historical center of Ponta Delgada, after we will walk to the S. Francisco Square, we will visit some historic places, like the Main church of the Town, a high point in the Tower City, to visit the Synagogue and the Sanctuary of the S. Cristo, walk along the main streets of the city and local commerce to the one of the botanic garden in Ponta Delgada, Antonio Borges Garden We will walk through the narrow, cobbled streets and several mansions around the city that demonstrate the economic power of other times, thanks to the fertility of soils and commercial furor in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Carlos Machado Museum, housed in the former monastery of Saint Andrew and depicting the natural history, fishing and agriculture of the entire island of São Miguel. We will walk too to the Church of the Mother of God, with a splendid and panoramic view to the historical center and for the Marine and commercial port. In the end we will show you the traditional market, with opportunity to taste some locals fruits and taste some kinds of cheese made in Azores.

Summary

This Walking Tour, begins in the Main Square of the historical center of Ponta Delgada, after we will walk to the S. Francisco Square, we will visit some historic places, like the Main church of the Town, a high point in the Tower City, to visit the Synagogue and the Sanctuary of the S. Cristo, walk along the main streets of the city and local commerce to the one of the botanic garden in Ponta Delgada, Antonio Borges Garden We will walk through the narrow, cobbled streets and several mansions around the city that demonstrate the economic power of other times, thanks to the fertility of soils and commercial furor in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Carlos Machado Museum, housed in the former monastery of Saint Andrew and depicting the natural history, fishing and agriculture of the entire island of São Miguel. We will walk too to the Church of the Mother of God, with a splendid and panoramic view to the historical center and for the Marine and commercial port. In the end we will show you the traditional market, with opportunity to taste some locals fruits and taste some kinds of cheese made in Azores.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Ponta Delgada, It's the largest and most important city of São Miguel and the Azores , with more than five centuries of existence, is a flat city , modern and cosmopolitan, It is the largest municipality and which has the largest equipment diversity. Find your guide at the City Gates and skirt on a walking tour through the historic center of Ponta Delgada. A rich City in history, in culture and historical buildings, we will visit churches, museums, gardens and the famous traditional market "Mercado da Graça", after 3 hours of walking around the city, after we take you to the Marina or to the port Cruises "Portas do Mar", where your tour ends.

What’s included?

Local guide
Professional guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Souvenir's

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Prazer d'Aventura

About operator:

A Prazer D'Aventura Island Tours is Animation tourist company specializing in guided tours of the beautiful island of Sao Miguel, which belongs to the Azores (Portugal). We provide exciting tourist routes to the most beautiful and important places that the island of Sao Miguel has, such as natural parks, botanical gardens, hot waters boilers (Furnas), craters of volcanoes (Seven Cities and Fire Lagoon) and the coast maritima (Northeast). There are also trails and walks to discover the many trails that island has. We offer you the opportunity to visit the best places and most tourist interest, with access to all land routes in a relaxed and comfortable way. We give explanations on all the stops that we make, where you can appreciate and enjoy all nature, history offers us the island of Sao Miguel, making your holidays unique and unforgettable.