The Azores · DINING EXPERIENCES
The 14 best dining experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Furnas at night: Poça da Dona Beija hot springs, a guided volcanic walk, and cozido dinner cooked in the caldera.
“Absolutely had a great time. The drive was spectacular and our guide was funny and entertaining. Would do this tour all over again when I make it back to the Azores. We had a great group of co travellers and enjoyed hanging out with them all.”
Enjoy Furnas at night with steam-filled thermal baths, Cozido das Furnas dinner, and round-trip pickup from Ponta Delgada.
“If I could give our guide and this experience 10 STARS, I would! From the moment we were picked up, we all felt like we were with an old friend. Our guide was fabulous- personable, funny, very knowledgeable about the island and we learned alot about Azorean history and culture. We went all over Furnas, used the hot springs (OMG) we felt wonderful- the spa is very classy. The dinner was huge and very delicious. It was an excellent experience that I and my friends would do again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend”
Taste Azores wine and Portuguese food on a small-group evening walk in Ponta Delgada, ending with a chef-led dinner and pairings.
“Lots of delicious food! Everyone was so pleasant. The tour guide was informative. Nice small group to travel with”
Terceira family dinner with hands-on bread in a wood-fired lava-stone oven, plus wine tips and Azorean classics.
“Rosa and Hugo were lovely - so warm, welcoming and willing to share their way of life. The traditional Portuguese food (including alcatra), which had been prepared over the previous two days, was so delicious, as was the sangria and wine. We shared dinner with two other families as well - great company and an evening well spent!”
Furnas Mystic Tour with dinner: volcanic lagoons, 39ºC hot springs at night, and Caldeira das Furnas steam with underground cozido.
“This is one of the best experiences I have had. Ivo went above and beyond our expectations. He made us feel as if we were members of his family. His knowledge was extensive and to be missing out on this experience would be a big mistake, Ivo thank you so much for our wonderful evening. Connie and Kenny Kreisberg”
Furnas Mystic Tour: Lagoa das Furnas walk, Cozido dinner, and night thermal baths at Poça da Dona Beija with mineral water tastings.
“Everything was more than expected! Ivo is great! Highly recommend! Gerald”
Soak in Furnas thermal baths at night, enjoy a local cozido-style dinner, and ride in a small-group tour with pickup from Ponta Delgada.
“Paulo was fabulous. We had the best time with him. He knows everything about the Açores. We loved the dinner and the thermal baths as well. It was well worth the money to learn more about this place from someone who is so kind and accommodating; the van was comfortable. It was a great night!”
Pineapple plantation tour, then a warm hot tub in a greenhouse, followed by dinner with sustainable products from Herdade do Ananás.
“What an amazing experience! From the short tour of the property, swimming in the pool with everyone, and a fantastic dinner I highly recommend this tour and meal to anyone who is visiting Ponta Delgado.”
Full-day Terceira van tour from Angra do Heroísmo with hotel pickup, wine tasting, and lunch at local eateries.
“Our guide Darcio was the best. So knowledgeable, attentive and fun. We had a lot of fun and met some wonderful people, thanks!!”
Private Furnas evening with Gorreana tea, sunset viewpoints, steaming thermal cooking pots, and cozido dinner, plus optional hot springs.
“Mario was fantastic! Incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. We would absolutely book another tour with Mario next time on island.”
Small-group food tour in Ponta Delgada, from Mercado da Graça and Azores pineapple secrets to cheese shops and a 2-hour regional lunch.
“Do this tour. Great experience and wonderful value. We did this as our forst event to learn more about Ponte Delgado. Our plane landed early and we could not get into our hotel room, so we opted for this tour to fill the time. We also wanted a tour that told us a bit of history as well as pointed out food And wine of the Azores. Salvador delivered all of that and more - a very authentic food lover, he took us to markets, cheese stores and all the highlights of Ponte Delgado. We finished the tour with a delectable lunch of seafood delights - just. A wonderful day.…”
Night thermal pools at Poça da Dona Beija, hotel pickup, and a village dinner. Small-group evening tour, about 4 hours.
“Buena experiencia, pequeño tour por la zona con buenas explicaciones, cena muy abundante y las termas espectaculares, gran atención de jose con muchas explicaciones de tradiciones de la isla y lugares recomendados que ver.”
Watch Pico’s UNESCO vineyards at sunset, then enjoy a regional tasting dinner, local drinks, and a small-group stroll in protected lava-stone scenery.
“We had an amazing experience this sunset tour with our guide Gabriel. When we arrived we found out we were the only ones that evening, so a private tour it was. Besides being very knowledgeable, Gabriel was a really outgoing and fun guy to have a conversation with. The views at the UNESCO heritage site, which consists of endless wine fields and lavastone walls, are unique and breathtaking. Add a setting sun in the mix and it's once in a lifetime. After a few more little stops at good swimming and drinking spots we went to O Petisca, a quaint little restaurant in Madalena where we were treated to a…”
Terceira full-day food tour with tastings, spice stories, viewpoints, lava pools, and pickup from Angra do Heroísmo.
“Wow! We just finished our food tour, and I am absolutely blown away. This was our THIRD time visiting the Azores, and we thought we knew the islands pretty well. We were wrong! First, our guide was SUPERB. I can't praise them enough. They were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. They told us so many fascinating stories and details about Azorean history, culture, and nature that we had never heard before. It felt like discovering the islands all over again, but this time with an expert friend. Truly top-notch! Second, the FOOD and DRINKS! Every single stop was a delight. Everything we tasted was just delicious, from the local cheeses…”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
