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Top 2 cultural & heritage things to do in Faial Island

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Faial Island, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience, Faial Island1

    1. Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Horta Experience

    5.0· 3 reviews

    This half day walking tour takes about 3-4 hours and leads you through the streets of Horta. You will not only get to know the history of the city and its major landmarks but see some hidden places. This tour is perfect for those who are not only interested in scenic pictures but who want to know the stories behind the motives.

  2. Lusitano Trail - Horseback riding for beginners, Faial Island2

    2. Lusitano Trail - Horseback riding for beginners

    4.6· 7 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Trough the green meadows to the wild cliffs of the north coast. Ride thru beautiful scenery on our beautiful Lusitano horses. Our experienced guides will tell you all about the history of the Island and make you feel safe and well taken care of. You will either ride down the coast line or up the lush greenery on the volcanic hills. The Lusitano horses are steady climbers and will take you safely on these gorgeous trails. Faial Island also called the blue Island is a volcanic island with a lot of history and nature. Its a small island but there´s a lot to do and explore.

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