Ponta Delgada Food-themed Walking Tour

A small-group culinary adventure with up to ten food tastings

4.8 · Exceptional(60 reviews)
Free cancellation available

This three-hour food-themed walking tour will help you to learn more about traditional Azorean cuisine. As you follow your guide around Ponta Delgada’s cobblestone streets, you’ll hear insightful commentary about local food traditions, artisanal produce and the island’s most loved dishes.

The tour will stop off at the local market, where you’ll be able to try Azorean specialties that are found nowhere else in the world. You’ll also be able to chat with local artisan traders and hear about their passion for the food they sell.

The tour will include a mix of traditional cuisine as well as innovative modern dishes. Your menu will include blackberry and physalis jams, Azorean pineapple, organic meats, seafood and homemade desserts such as green tea ice cream and passion fruit bavarois.

What's included

  • 8–10 food stops and two drinks
  • Soda/pop
  • Beer

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Additional drinks

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby
    • Infants must sit on an adult's lap

    Health & Safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)
    Dutch
    Portuguese

    Additional information

    Please note that the tour might be unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.

    Vegetarian meals can be arranged.

    Please note that the tour price includes a progressive meal of 8–10 tastings and two drinks. You'll try fruits, jams, seafood, meat and sweets.

    Please note that you can add two additional local volcanic wines for an additional amount of EUR 15.

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Meeting point
    City Gates, Praça de Gonçalo Velho 9500, Ponta Delgada, 9500-150
    Meet at the Portas da Cidade (City Gates) monument in the center of Ponta Delgada. The guide will be wearing a 'Hungry Whales' badge.
    End point
    City Gates, Praça de Gonçalo Velho 9500, Ponta Delgada, 9500-150

    User ratings

    4.8 · Exceptional(60 reviews)
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    Facilities
    4.8
    Quality of service
    5.0
    Ease of access
    5.0

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