--- title: Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/small-group-ponta-delgada-food-tour-in-azores/ type: tour city: São Miguel country: Portugal price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 1016 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: What to book first? rank_in_category: 1 of 7 (Ponta Delgada) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/small-group-ponta-delgada-food-tour-in-azores/ --- # Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores **Guidekin's take:** A progressive meal on foot through Ponta Delgada: eight to ten samples of Azorean fruit, jams, seafood, meat and pastry that add up to lunch, with two beers or house wines. Vegetarians can be fed, but not every sample has a replacement. 4.93 from 1016 reviews at €115 per person for 3h 30m. **What to book first?:** Start with Ponta Delgada's food walk: eight to ten samples make lunch, 3h 30m at €115 per person; Azorean wines excluded; 4.93 from 1016 reviews. Trade-off: Azorean wines are not included. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 7 in Ponta Delgada, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover some of the best food in Portugal on this 3.5h culinary walking tour through Ponta Delgada, the main city of the Azores islands. Sample unique and delicious foods, while learning about the local traditions, culture and gastronomy, as you walk through charming cobblestone streets. ​Have a taste of the Azores and get immersed in surprising flavours and tales! • 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 From timeless recipes to innovative modern cuisine, you will enjoy a progressive menu that also includes local tea, the unique Azorean pineapple, chorizo, seafood and a homemade dessert. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check-in at the meeting point up… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €85: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 1016 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Azores Food Tours - by Hungry Whales - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.93 from 1016 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 999 of 1016. - 5 stars: 975 (96%) - 4 stars: 24 (2%) - 3 stars: 10 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the varied local food and cultural context; time spent walking and standing is a caveat. **Praised:** - Varied local dishes and drinks introduce Azorean cuisine - Guides connect the tastings with the island's history and culture - Friendly guides put the group at ease and encourage conversation - Well coordinated stops, with food prepared ahead of the group's arrival - Useful orientation to the city and recommendations for the rest of the trip **Complaints:** - A few flag the amount of time spent on their feet, including standing at stops Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-29 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - Two drinks: Beer or house wine. Azorean wines not included. - Soda/Pop - Lunch - 8 to 10 samples of different foods. Progressive meal including an assortment of local foods, such as fruits, jams, seafood, meat, pastry. Menu can vary according to availability. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please check-in at the meeting point up to 10 minutes prior to the tour starting time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJCfeCgTbVXAsRKNpwMcnCsOw ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tour duration: about 3.5h. - Check-in at the meeting point the latest 10 minutes prior to the tour starting time. - Walking distance: about 1.5 Mi / 2Km. - This is a walking tour: please dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. Sunglasses, sunscreen and rain gear advisable. - This tour might be unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions - Vegetarian options available, but we might be unable to offer replacements for all sampled foods. - Dietary restrictions: please contact us as soon as possible if you have specific dietary restrictions. We are unable to serve Vegan, Halal or Kosher diets on this tour. ## Compared with other Ponta Delgada | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 7** | €115 | 3h 30m | 4.93 (1016) | shared | | [8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada](/portugal/azores/tours/8-hour-private-tour-in-4x4-vehicle-from-ponta-delgada/?format=md) | €310 per group | 8h | 4.95 (309) | private | | [Ponta Delgada Private City Tuk Tuk Tour](/portugal/azores/tours/ponta-delgada-private-city-tuk-tuk-tour/?format=md) | €70 | 2h | 4.97 (71) | private | | [Half Day 4x4 Private tour from Ponta Delgada Azores](/portugal/azores/tours/half-day-4x4-private-tour-from-ponta-delgada-azores/?format=md) | €210 per group | 4h | 4.93 (70) | private | Ranked #1 of 7 in Ponta Delgada by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €115, median €70; typical length 4h. 3 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/ponta-delgada/?format=md ## More in São Miguel - All São Miguel tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/small-group-ponta-delgada-food-tour-in-azores/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md