The Azores · WINE TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 wine tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Full-day Terceira 4x4 tour with BBQ lunch and unlimited beer, wine, and moonshine, plus volcano viewpoints and scenic villages.
“We have been to the island many times but young Antonio shared some unknown deep wood locations. The whole team was very professional and served us a great lunch with caramel Anish made by Antonio Sr. Highly recommend!!!!”
Small-group Pico wine tour with UNESCO vineyard walks, Picowines tastings, lunch, and Madalena village views. English guide.
“I was wondering about the cost of the Wine Tour. When you live the experience, you understand. What hard ploughs live the workers on the ground, the producers often in uncertainty, all these basalt walls that complicate the movements... The cost is worth it! And what about the Filipe Guide who created his Enterprise Terralta Nature Tours; a dedicated person, in love with his island, proud and above all, who answers ALL questions of geo, history, tradition, culture. I loved the restaurant for dinner where we could taste different typical dishes of the island, then the tasting was unique. Thank you Filipe:-)Auto-translated”
Half-day Terceira volcanic wine tour from Angra do Heroísmo, capped at 8, with Biscoitos tastings and a family garden feast.
“Our wine experience tour with Vitor was the highlight of our Terceira trip! We loved it!! Vitor is so knowledgable about the history of the island and the wine! My father was stationed here during the war and Vitor made it even more special by taking us by the base and telling us about life on the island at that time. He stopped at some breathtaking spots to show us the beauty of the island. We ended our time at his house where his lovely wife had a delicious array of cheeses, local treats and delicious wines. We felt like we had made some new friends. I highly recommend this…”
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.”
Sunset boat cruise from Vila Franca do Campo with included wine, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle time by the islet.
“Tanto el guía, Miguel, como el conductor de la embarcación, Dominique, han sido lo mejor de la experiencia super atentos haciendo todo lo posible por hacernos la experiencia inolvidable. La puesta de sol ha sido increíble. La imagen del sol en el mar espectacular. Hasta vimos peces voladores. En el esnórquel, a pesar de haber poca luz, pudimos ver multitud de especies: vejas, meros, doradas,…”
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!”
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 sunset sail from Ponta Delgada at 6:30 pm with Azorean appetizers and wine, plus optional swim and big ocean views.
“Had the greatest cruise with Miguel and Corina. They let us captain the boat while sailing and taught us the ropes. Dinner was great. We will be back.”
An 8-hour Terceira tour mixing island viewpoints with wine, beer, moonshine, and a big outdoor lunch for real local taste.
“Wonderful tour off the beaten track with nature sceneries out of this world and with an outstanding dinner home at Antonio’s place with the most delicious local food and drinks. Unforgettable”
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.”
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.”
A small-group Azorean home dinner in Terceira with garden possibility, slow-cooked alcatra, cod, local sweets, and Portuguese wine.
“A very warm and welcoming experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting the island. Tasty food, excellent wine, and great company - what more could you want!”
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!”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
