The Azores · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & drink 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.
Taste Azorean foods in Ponta Delgada with a small-group walking tour, market stops, cheese tastings, and a sweet finish.
“Michael, our guide was a funny and entertaining man. Very interactive. However, as an American living abroad, I didn’t appreciate him constantly bad mouthing my nation”
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”
Tour Azores pineapple greenhouses, learn hand-grown production, then taste bio pineapple wine with local cheese in the gardens.
“I certainly recommend it; we learn a great deal about pineapples, and sampling the pineapple wine is an absolute must.”
Half-day Terceira west-coast tour with São Mateus fishing boats, Lagoa das Patas gardens, and a handmade cheese tasting.
“I completely forgot I booked this tour ( very unlike me). I recieved a call from tour reminding me and letting me know we had to do it or lose the money in a very nice way. We raced back to Our hotel to meet the nicest guide, Elizabeth. She was understanding and made sure we hit the highlights: The volcanic cave, the beautiful natural pools at the ocean and our cheese tasting. Elizabeth was knowledgeable and patient. She made us so comfortable she felt like an old friend. I can not describe adequately how beautiful the volcanic cave is. You have to see it to believe it! It is…”
A 3-hour small-group food and culture walk in Ponta Delgada, tasting pineapple and cheeses plus a generous regional lunch with drinks.
“Really could not fault this tour. It was just the two of us and this meant we could freely discuss and ask questions about aspects of the Azores that interested us. We got a good insight into the architecture, economy and history of Ponta Delgada with a focus on food, sampling local pineapple at the market, delicious cheeses at two locations and finishing off with a very generous lunch of local specialities with wine included. Thank you - definitely one to be recommended.”
Hike Azores waterfalls in Lomba de São Pedro, then tour Gorreana Tea Plantation with tastings, picnic, and Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park.
“We had a great day with Tiago . The hike was gorgeous, wonderful picnic and he worked hard to provide us with a great day.”
A small-group wine and food day on Pico with guided UNESCO vineyard visits, tastings at Picowines and Santana, plus a regional lunch.
“Filipe is an outstanding guide who has the most wonderful connections to make this tour outstanding! He is knowledgeable in areas of history and nature aspects of the island. You won’t regret booking this tour.”
A 5-hour Pico wine, food, and culture tour from Madalena, mixing UNESCO lava-vineyards, local tastings, and a sea-cooled swim break.
“This was an amazing tour guided by Sylvia and Jose. We had amazing food and wine! We toured with another group of young ladies and it was so much fun to share the experience and learn about wine and food with others. The winery, ETNOM, was in a beautiful location. Highly recommend!”
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!!”
Walk UNESCO vineyards on Pico, swim in a natural pool, and taste limited-edition volcanic wines with independent producers, in a small group.
“Beautiful tour with Silvia, nice locations, great food and great wine. Silvia is the perfect host for this activity as she has a deep knowledge and much to tell about the locations, locals, local specialties and everything else that needs to be discussed. 😀”
Private Pico Island tour with volcanic viewpoints, a real picnic, UNESCO wine country, optional guided tasting, and a lava tube walk.
“Kevin was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable about the island and since I was traveling with my elderly parents , he amended the tour to consider their abilities. We saw all of the highlights of the island and had a very yummy picnic that he put together for us! Would highly recommend booking him.”
Walk the Gorreana tea trail, tour a century-old factory, then taste local Azorean tea and biscuits with hotel pickup in Ponta Delgada.
“Andre, our guide from Big Blue Adventures, was very knowledgeable and personable. He is a trained and certified tour guide, which showed compared to other tours we took in Sao Miguel! He picked us up promptly. We drove to the tea plantation and then did a ~3.4km hike. The hike goes about 400 meters uphill before descending through the tea fields to the tea house. We got to see the plants up close and personal, and see the workers in the field too. Andre explained everything for us. The tasting was a little disappointing: all that was offered was a green tea and a black tea dispenser at the plantation’s…”
Private pineapple tour on São Miguel: glass greenhouses, sustainable farming, pineapple wine tasting with Azorean cheese, in English.
“The tour was wonderful and the wine was lovely. The tour is a perfect length that doesn’t leave you wanting more and wishing it would wrap up. Our guide did a wonderful job explaining and answering any questions.”
Azores volcanic wine tasting on Terceira, hosted by a local family. Sample wines and finger food in a garden party, about 4 hours.
“We had a great time learning about Terceira, Azorean food and culture and, of course, volcanic wine with Vitor and Helia. They welcomed us into their home and helped us better understand the history and culture of the Azores. They were generous hosts - and a lot of fun to spend time with! I would recommend doing any of Vitor's experiences - it is a great way to get oriented to Terceira and have a great time!”
Terceira volcanic wine tasting in Biscoitos: vineyard walk, museum, winery, and Azorean tapas in a family garden, small-group tour.
“I can't say enough great things about this tour! The entire tour was such a great experience and not only was Vitor an amazing guide about the whole island, he had a great sense of humour, extremely knowledgeable, and the homemade tapas was one of the best things we ate on the island! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone and everyone I know! Thank you, Vitor!”
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