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title: Cheese Tasting in Azores, inc. 2 drinks
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/cheese-tasting-in-azores-inc-2-drinks/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 113
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/cheese-tasting-in-azores-inc-2-drinks/
---

# Cheese Tasting in Azores, inc. 2 drinks

**Guidekin's take:** An hour of Azorean cheeses, fruit, bread, jams and honey with two drinks, hosted by a culinary storyteller in a private venue in downtown Ponta Delgada, generous enough to stand in for lunch. No meats, and no vegan, kosher or dairy free versions. 4.93 from 113 reviews at €44 per person.

## Overview

• Activity provided by Hungry Whales - the leading culinary tours provider on the Azores; 
• Expert culinary host, trained as storyteller;
• Fun, relaxed and informative;
• Award-winning wines; 
• Top-rated cheese & charcuterie;
• Generous amounts, doubling as lunch / dinner;
• Small-group & Personalised;
• Private venue downtown Ponta Delgada
• Opt-in complimentary walk
• Alternative menu of local craft beers or non-alcoholic beverages

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please meet your Hungry Whales host at…
- Starts 15:30: one departure a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 113 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Azores Food Tours - by Hungry Whales

## What's included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Non-alcoholic beverages available.
- Foods included: cheeses, season fruits, breads, jams, and honey.

## Not included

- Hotel pick-up
- No meats or charcuterie included.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu
- Departures: 15:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02
- 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 meet your Hungry Whales host at Rua do Brum, 48. 

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dietary restrictions may apply. Not recommended for travelers with intolerances related to dairy products.
- We cannot cater to Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Low-histamine or other specific diets.

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