PORTUGAL · TERCEIRA AND ANGRA DO HEROISMO
14 tours
Here are the 14 best Terceira and Angra do Heroísmo Tours, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one has the most bookings behind it, so start there and work down.
Terceira lava caves tour with guide-led geology, smoke from the ground, and caldera views, plus pickup. Algar do Carvão may be closed.
“Our guide Carolina was awesome! We spent just enough time at each of the stops and Carolina was very knowledgeable about the sites.”
Full-day Terceira tour by van with small groups, volcanic sights, top viewpoints, and lunch featuring alcatra in a clay pot.
“This was a 10/10 experience! Our guide, Rafaela was honestly the best! She took her time explaining everything to us. She always gave us time to take pictures at every site, and was never in a rush. I truly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the Island.”
Private Terceira full-day tour with guide Antonio. Customize stops from Monte Brasil to natural pools, with pickup and air-conditioned van.
“Antonio was amazing, very knowledgeable of the history and geology of of the island and having grown up in the island itself, had amazing insight to share about everything on the island. He was also very accommodating, professional and courteous and brought us to the best locations on the island including for lunch. Best tour I’ve done, would highly recommend!”
2.5 hours on a Zodiac from Terceira to spot whales and dolphins with a Monte Brasil spotter and expert marine-life guidance.
“It was a fun tour. The boat was not ideal for watching but our guide was so accommodating and definitely was trying to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and had somewhere to view from. We saw two whales and some dolphins.”
Half-day dolphin and whale watching from Angra do Heroísmo in the Azores, with a pro crew, ethics briefing, and chances at up to 27 species.
“Great trip. Saw a sperm whale and two types of dolphins”
Terceira highlights tour from Praia da Vitória: volcano viewpoints, churches, lunch, pools, and hotel pickup in a max 8-person group.
“The cave so impressive and the local meal. Might not be to everyone’s taste but we enjoyed it very much.”
A 7-hour guided van circuit on Terceira with Angra views, east-coast natural pools, and included cheese tasting.
“It was wonderful. Amelia is an incredible guide and created a wonderful atmosphere, showing us the entire island and amazing places on the island”
Afternoon Terceira tour: Serra do Cume crater views, Gruta do Natal lava tube, Algar do Carvão cone, sulfur fumaroles, and Biscoitos pools.
“Terceira and the tour are amazing but with the guide was even better than what I expected! Rafaela was a passionate and professional guide that provide us a lot of information about Açores and the vegetation additionally to the information about what we saw. She was well-prepared and very complete even in answering our curiositities. She drive very well. I learned a lot, thank you!”
Full-day Terceira island van tour with caldera viewpoints, lava pools at Biscoitos, and a cheese tasting, with pickup and small group comfort.
“Great tour, Emilia is a nice passionate guide, shared a lot of info/stories about the island. We stopped at several viewpoints, such a beautiful island.”
Terceira whale watching on a small boat with a spotter, life jackets, and a guaranteed cetacean sighting.
“This boat tour was absolutely incredible! We saw so many dolphins (of different species) swimming around the boat, and even spotted two different kinds of whales. It was breathtaking to witness these creatures in their natural habitat. The ride itself was a thrill: bouncing over ocean waves and feeling the sea breeze. It’s not just a wildlife experience—it’s an adventure! A huge shoutout to Victor, who made the trip even more special. He’s kind, funny, and always kept us engaged, pointing out exactly where to look so we wouldn’t miss a single whale sighting. Highly recommended!”
Half-day Underground Van Tour on Terceira with pickup, lava caves, sulfur steam, and crystal pools. Small group, English guide.
“Great experience for my 1 day in Terceira - would have liked variety like another hike. Thank you to the great guide Jaime.”
Full-day Terceira tour from Angra with UNESCO views, caldeira viewpoints, villages, Praia da Vitória lunch break, pools, and Algar do Carvão.
“Today, 20.5.25, a group of friends went on a trip to the island of Terceira, we were guided by a young lady named Madalena Gomes. Madalena is a lovely woman. A professional in her field and very knowledgeable. She led us to lovely places around the island and did not skimp on words and explanations. She is very kind and has a lovely smile. She is also an excellent driver. We thank you Madalena forwonderful day.”
Drive a 4x4 UTV through Terceira’s west side, from open fields to forest mud. Small group, automatic comfort, 2.5 hours.
“Amazing experience - really fun and you get to see many different views and nature surroundings that you don’t get to see otherwise. As most of the drive off road you get really dirty, so suggest wearing comfy clothes that you can easily wash. Driving the buggy is easier than excepted.”
Half-day western Terceira tour with São Mateus harbor, Lagoa das Patas walk, and four-cheese tasting.
“We had a fantastic cycle around a beautiful area of the coast, finished off with a drink and cheese tasting. Can thoroughly recommend this to anyone wishing to see nature at its best!”
