Private Tour

Storytelling walk "Once upon a time...Horta"

Overview

Available languages

French

2 hours

Mobile ticket

The History of Horta told like a story, along your steps, in the hidden corners and the old alleys of the city. A unique opportunity to discover the island off the beaten track.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Your guide

What To Expect

Beginning of the route, explanation of the origins of the city of Horta, from the arrival of the very first colonizers to their installation in the Flamengos valley.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The old public clock in the city. Immerse yourself in the history of corsairs and piracy in the 16th century, and more particularly in the Azores and Horta.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Storytelling walk "Once upon a time...Horta"

Reviews

4.94

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Top!
Pierre97,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Berengère is an outstanding storyteller. She knows how to excite her audience and discover Horta’s rich history. A very good time.
Original and interesting, not to be missed in Faial
Ghisli,
Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It’s a quiet and exciting ride, with great history, little stories, all in relaxation, exchange and good humor. Thank you to Bérangère for this sharing and for making us vibrate even more in Faial.
Exceptional, the best and most captivating way to approach Horta
WilliamP971,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Berengère not only has very impressive historical knowledge, but also proves to be an outstanding storyteller. We are passionate about the richness of his explanations, but also captivated by the tone of the story, eager to know the rest, as in the best novels. The walk first propelled us to the time of the first settlers, to allow us to share over the centuries the lives and struggles of the inhabitants: the whole cycle thrilling trials and renaissances, until today. An exceptional visit!
Educational and fun ride;-)
corinne meulemans,
Nov 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice walk in the town of Horta guided by Berengère who knows all the secrets! Both informative and fun, we discovered the city differently. Berengère is really passionate about her island! Afterwards, we walk in search of all the details explained during the visit.
Fantastic!
benoitdejonghe,
Aug 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
How can we not be totally seduced by the passion that drives Bérengère and that she manages to transmit with talent? So I can only recommend such a walk! It was fantastic!:-)
Friendly and exciting
brigittegX5121JN,
Jul 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It's not the first time I've been to Horta, but I've never taken the time to dwell on the history of the city. What a mistake! Horta’s story is incredible and Berengère tells us in an exciting way during this walk in the city. I learned a lot and discovered some nice places. A visit highly recommended!
Nice cultural walk
IsaQuerton,
Jul 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Two hours of exciting anecdotes and stories. It is like the 15th century, between the attacks of privateers, the colonization of the island, etc. We see pirate, monk, winemaker, fisherman, farmer, farmer. Very nice moment in the company of Berengère who knows his subject and tells with passion, the story of Horta.
Exciting tour to understand the history of Horta from the 15th to the 20th century
719philippel,
Sep 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
At the chance of a meeting in a wine bar of Horta, we met Berengère who proposes a historical walk in the alleys of the capital of Faial Island. We spent an exciting and rewarding afternoon. Bérengère is passionate about her adopted city, she has long worked on her subject and knows how to share it enthusiastically. It's the kind of visit and meeting you don't forget. We'll come back to taste the rum of the Azores that Berengère and her husband will soon launch.
A fantastic visit
SandraHertz,
Aug 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A jump to the days of pirates, spies... but not only that. We discovered 1001 things. It was a great visit.
I loved it!
CatherineG 00000,
Jun 16, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Discover the charm of the city of Horta and its history during a guided 2-hour walk, that is what Berengère offers. She was fun, informative and happy to answer questions. She knows her subject well and delivers it with a lot of passion, punctuated by some relevant anecdotes and a touch of humor. The march proceeded at a quiet pace. I highly recommend!