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title: Cheese Tasting in Azores, inc. 2 drinks
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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"
guidekin_pick: A short tasting?
rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Food & Wine)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-02
data_updated: 2026-10-08
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# 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.

**A short tasting?:** Book the cheese tasting in Ponta Delgada: 1h, two drinks, €44 per person; no vegan option; 4.93 from 113 reviews. Trade-off: No vegan, kosher or dairy free versions. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #8 of 10 in Food & Wine, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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
- Children from €36: ages 6 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## 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)
- Operator: Azores Food Tours - by Hungry Whales
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02

## Reviews

4.93 from 113 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 110 of 113.

- 5 stars: 109 (96%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local pairings and knowledgeable hosts; some expected more food beyond the cheese.

**Praised:**
- Varied local cheeses and wines with well explained pairings
- Hosts share detailed knowledge of island history and wine production
- Warm, attentive hospitality makes guests feel welcome
- An intimate setting encourages conversation with hosts and fellow travellers

**Complaints:**
- Some find it filling, while others report too few accompaniments for a meal
- A few feel the food and wine served offer poor value for money

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-10-10 to 2025-11-30); last checked 2026-10-07.

## 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. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EitSLiBkbyBCcnVtIDQ4LCA5NTAwIFBvbnRhIERlbGdhZGEsIFBvcnR1Z2FsIjASLgoUChIJvckjGLYqQwsRQmpzn9fBllYQMCoUChIJvckjGLYqQwsRgwgzoYgUx8U

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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.

## Compared with other Food & Wine

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 10** | €44 | 1h | 4.93 (113) | shared |
| [Experience in apiculture and DE taste of honey](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/experience-in-apiculture-and-de-taste-of-honey/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (106) | shared |
| [Wines and Moonshines of Terceira](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/wines-and-moonshines-of-terceira-48819P16/?format=md) | €139 | 8h | 5.0 (62) | shared |
| [Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private Tour](/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/sete-cidades-and-pineapple-plantation-half-day-private-tour-484292P4/?format=md) | €160 per group | 3h | 5.0 (50) | private |

Ranked #8 of 10 in Food & Wine by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €44 to €190, median €110; typical length 4h 30m. 2 of 10 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/sao-miguel/food-wine-azores/?format=md

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