The Azores · FOOD TOURS IN SãO MIGUEL
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 food tours in São Miguel worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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”
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.”
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.”
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!”
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.…”
Hands-on beekeeping in Lagoa, Azores: suit up, open a hive with Carolina, then taste different local honeys. Learn bee biology.
“Unique fun way to learn about bees! We felt safe the entire time & enjoyed learning from Carolina. Not your usual tourist attraction but a great way to support the local economy & learn more about bees & the Azores.”
Ride an e-bike through Furnas, see steaming fumaroles and underground Cozido, then finish with a local cheese tasting and mountain views.
“Great way to see Furnas and enjoy some local cheeses - we had a wonderful time”
4-hour Azores volcanic wine and tapas tasting with an Azorean family in a garden and cozy dining room. Small group, $75.
“What a wonderful evening with our hosts! If you want to have great conversations, learn new things, eat wonderful food and toast life with good wine, go!”
Taste Azorean classics and learn Ribeira Grande’s culture on a 3-hour small-group walking food tour with tastings and drinks included.
“Outstanding tour! Delightful time with plenty of excellent bites of food & history. Would strongly recommend this to everyone visiting the island.”
3-hour walking tour in Ponta Delgada with landmarks, local fruit, and guided wine tasting of three Azorean and Portuguese wines.
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