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Ponta Delgada Food Tour

The Ponta Delgada Food Tour brings you the most immersive and genuine culinary experience in the Azores. On this all-inclusive tour, visit some of the city's best eateries, learn about local culture and lifestyle, and sample unique and delicious foods as you walk through the charming cobblestone streets of Ponta Delgada, head city of the Azores islands. 

Runs on: Monday to Saturday at 10AM

This tour is recommended by:

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€ 85 per Adult / Youth (12+)
€ 65 per child (6 to 11 y.o.)
Note: parents with younger kids: please contact us

​What makes this tour unique

  •  taste local specialties, to be found nowhere else in the world
  •  gain knowledge and background of Azorean food 
  •  learn secrets of traditional cuisine from local artisans
  •  visit the local market, meet traders and sample their quality produce

Some impressions 

Description

The plan
Imagine Mediterranean foods mixed with African and American vegetables, seasoned with Asian spices and a scent of Atlantic ocean: that's Azorean cuisine!

Ponta Delgada, the largest city of the Azores, is the charming scenery of our tour. The city once-called "Venice of the Atlantic" displays beautiful landmarks and mysterious alleys, where settlers, labourers and travellers collected unique ingredients and culinary traditions from allover the world. 

Walk the downtown of this vibrant Azorean city, explore artisanal eateries and delicious food: enjoy a progressive menu that includes fruit, honey, local bread rolls, pastries, seafood and meat products, ending up with a homemade desserts, and two local drinks (mineral water, sodas or beer).

Besides tasting amazing food and drinks, you will visit some of the main city sights, get some historic context and many fun facts. You'll explore some of the city's landmarks, including highlights and off-the-beaten path, and get many genuine recommendations of where to go next, shops and things to do. 

What you'll learn
​  •  What locals eat and why (background)
​  •  Relevant factors that shaped Azorean culture
​  •  Fascinating stories about tea and pineapple plantations, unique in Europe
​  •  A bit of historic context
​  •  Interesting information about the main landmarks
​  •  Fun facts and many curiosities 

Good to know
​  •  Extra-small groups 
​  •  Tailored to the group
​  •  All food and 2 drinks included
  •  Distance covered: about 1.6Km (1 Mi.)

Allergies and dietary requirements
​  •  Vegetarian options available

Please contact us for information on other diets.

You can expect a great meal that combines traditional and modern, interesting information and recommendations!
Join us and have a whale-ton of fun!

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