With this guided tour you’ll get to know the intense and complex history of the island of Faial, influenced mainly by Europe and North America. This heritage is very present and well preserved in the city, which has, in particular, thousands of colorful paintings by the crew of the more than 1,200 ships that dock here every year.
WALKING IN HORTA
Much more than an urban space,
the city of Horta is the harmony of human elements and the natural environment
But the city of Horta has so much to tell:
Discovery in the 30s of the 15th century
First Portuguese and Flemish settlers
Becomes a town at the end of the 15th century
Due to its geographical position and the prominence of its bay, it began to stand out in the archipelago
Consolidation of the urban fabric and building of churches and convents during the 16th century
Growth of maritime traffic generated by the Orange Age
Influences of whaling on the city’s architecture
The town of Horta was elevated to city status in 1833
A century of the Dabney family
1893 saw the installation of the first submarine telegraph cable, making Horta one of the world’s communications centers
Horta Bay was used as a mandatory stop on transatlantic seaplane journeys
An iconic stopping point for recreational sailors and beyond…





Join this journey through time from the 15th century to the present day!
Book your cultural tour of Horta with ENDEMIC and learn much
more about the island’s history as told through the city’s streets.
Prices:
1pax: 70€
2-3pax: 45€ per person
4-5 pax: 40€ per person
For 6 or more pax, or for private tours, contact us
Duration:
2 h







