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Ponta Delgada Food Tour

Welcome to the #1 Azores food tour (#3 in Portugal)!

Enjoy the most immersive and genuine culinary experience in the Azores: 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. This award-winning tour is your best introduction to these amazing islands!

Runs: 
Monday to Saturday at 10AM
Tue & Fri at 2.30PM

For other availabilities, please contact us. We can set up a tailored private tour for your group.

This tour is recommended by:

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€89 per Adult / Youth (12+)
€70 per child (6 to 11 y.o.)

Note: parents with younger kids: please contact us

​What makes this tour unique

  •  learn from culinary expert guides
  •  taste local specialties
  •  gain knowledge and background of Azorean food 
  •  learn secrets of traditional cuisine 
  •  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 dessert. The tour also includes local tea and two additional drinks (sodas, beer or house wine).

Besides the tastings , 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 local tea and pineapple plantations
​  •  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 but very limited. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate a vegan diet on this tour. 

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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