Horta Scavenger Hunt: Compass of Santa Cruz
Gear up for an epic scavenger hunt adventure in Horta Downtown, the heart of Cidade da Marina and Capital do Canal! Solve riddles, complete missions, and tackle challenges as your team explores city center icons like Marina da Horta. This interactive walking tour is flexible, fun, and perfect for sightseeing with friends.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Horta. This top rated Horta Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
5.0 (14 reviews)
Activity Info: Compass of Santa Cruz
Horta dazzles with it's colorful marina, historic forts, and Atlantic energy. Known as Cidade Azul and Baía da Horta, it is a vibrant city center bursting with stories from Porto Pim to Vista do Pico. Get ready to explore local gems! Your hunt kicks off at Museu da Horta Entry and leads you through Vigia do Monte da Guia, Forte de Sao Sebastiao, the famed Cais dos Pintores mural wall, and more. Unravel riddles and snap photos while discovering unique art and history. Locals rediscover hidden corners while visitors experience the real Porta do Atlântico. Whether solo or in a group, teamwork makes every challenge memorable on this immersive walking tour.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Vigia do Monte da Guia
Discover a hidden gem in the heart of Horta do Faial. This stop on your Horta Scavenger Hunt brings you face-to-face with local art and quirky history. Snap a photo, solve a riddle, and soak up the Cidade Azul vibe.
Forte de Sao Sebastiao
Your Horta Scavenger Hunt leads you to this colorful landmark near Baía da Horta. Test your puzzle-solving skills, learn local trivia, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Look for the painted stones—each tells it's own story.
Observatorio Meterologico Principe Alberto I do Monaco
Step into the past at this historic location along Porto Pim. Your scavenger hunt team will uncover hidden details, solve fun challenges, and enjoy scenic views of Vista do Pico. Locals whisper about secret symbols here.
Marina da Horta
This stop is a favorite for scavenger hunt fans seeking outdoor activity in Capital do Canal. Complete missions, snap photos, and discover why locals cherish this spot for it's unique art and neighborhood charm.
Forte de Santa Cruz
Uncover a piece of neighborhood history at this iconic site in Cais dos Pintores. Your scavenger hunt adventure includes riddles, teamwork, and discovering hidden gems that only true explorers find.
Bispo Alexandre da Sagrada Familia
This picturesque location offers more than just great views—it is packed with fun facts for your scavenger hunt team to uncover. Explore local architecture and complete creative photo challenges along the way.
Autonomy of the Azores
A must-see stop for any Horta Scavenger Hunt adventure! Dive into riddles inspired by neighborhood legends and enjoy teamwork as you unravel stories from Porto Pim’s lively past.
Museu da Horta Entry
Your scavenger hunt journey brings you here for playful challenges amid city tours energy. Find hidden details among murals that celebrate Cidade Azul’s spirit—locals say each mural hides a secret signature.
How the Horta Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone—no reservations needed! The Let's Roam app guides you through downtown Horta with location-based clues. Solve riddles, earn points for photo challenges at spots like Forte de Santa Cruz or Observatorio Meterologico Principe Alberto I do Monaco. Compete for bragging rights on the leaderboard as you uncover secrets across the city center—all at your own pace!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Horta, Portugal
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Horta Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving some friendly rivalry? On the Horta Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, every player gets their own interactive missions—from taking creative photos at Cais dos Pintores to solving trivia about Forte de Sao Sebastiao. Work together as a team to conquer challenges throughout downtown for ultimate bragging rights over fellow explorers!
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Reviews for Horta Scavenger Hunt: Compass of Santa Cruz
The Downtown hunt was an outdoor gem. I discovered hidden plaques near Bispo Alexandre da Sagrada Familia and enjoyed every mission from start to finish.
Nadine Baxter
Such a fun thing to do in Old Harbor Town. Highlights were learning about Autonomy of the Azores and visiting Observatorio Meteorologico with friends by my side.
Owen Spencer
Loved exploring the heart of Azorean Alley with ScavengerHunt.com. The walking tour led us to Forte de Santa Cruz and unique street art we had never noticed before.
Leanne Crosby
Took my partner on a date for the Horta Scavenger Hunt through Marina Central and Museu da Horta. We laughed, solved puzzles, and grew closer with every challenge.
Caleb Whittaker
Horta Hunt in Downtown was the perfect family adventure. My kids loved solving riddles at Forte de Sao Sebastiao and spotting views at Vigia do Monte da Guia.
Marina Rowley
If you are searching for things to do in Harbor City, try this scavenger hunt. The missions at Museu da Horta Entry and Forte de Sao Sebastiao kept us entertained from start to finish.
Lila Carson
The scavenger hunt was an awesome way to explore Main Street in Horta. Solving clues by Bispo Alexandre da Sagrada Familia really made Downtown feel vibrant and full of history.
Jocelyn Maddox
Exploring Downtown during this scavenger hunt was such a cool outdoor activity. We loved spotting historic plaques near Vigia do Monte da Guia along our walking tour adventure.
Ewan Griffiths
Took my partner on a date through Old Town with ScavengerHunt com and it was a blast. Solving riddles by Autonomy of the Azores felt both fun and romantic.
Clive Henderson
My family and I had an amazing time on the Horta Scavenger Hunt around the Bay. The challenges at Marina da Horta and Forte de Santa Cruz made this perfect for kids too.
Maisie Wilder
Visiting Forte de Sao Sebastiao during the Horta Scavenger Hunt showed off hidden gems. This city center thing to do is perfect for tourists looking for real points of interest.
Sophie Ridley
If you want things to do in Harbor City, this walking tour is a must try! I never realized how cool Museu da Horta Entry or Bispo Alexandre spots were until this fun adventure.
Aiden Prescott
The Downtown hunt made for such a memorable outdoor activity. Puzzles at Vigia do Monte da Guia and stops at Autonomy of the Azores kept our group engaged every step.
Nina Calloway
Exploring Horta by way of ScavengerHunt.com was the perfect date idea. We loved finding clues at Marina da Horta and learning quirky bits about Lively Town along the way.
Marcus Sullivan
I had an amazing time on the Horta Scavenger Hunt with my family. Walking by Forte de Santa Cruz and solving creative challenges made Downtown so much fun for all ages.
Elena Bennett
The Horta scavenger hunt is easily one of my favorite things to do in Blue Harbor. The Museu da Horta Entry and local history riddles made this unique city center hunt memorable.
Casey Rhodes
Exploring Seaside District with ScavengerHunt.com was so fun. Loved finding plaques at Forte de Sao Sebastiao learning about Autonomy of Azores and solving creative clues on the way.
Bryce Fenner
Perfect outdoor activity in lively Downtown Horta. The route took us by Monte da Guia observatory and Marina da Horta with fun missions along every step of this walking tour.
Elena Wells
My partner and I tried the Downtown Horta scavenger hunt for a date and it was such a blast. Solving puzzles by Santa Cruz fort made for an unforgettable Sea City adventure.
Spencer Hollis
Took the whole crew on the Horta Scavenger Hunt and everyone loved downtowns murals art and photo challenges. Great family friendly thing to do in Marina town.
Maddie Clemens
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