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title: Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sao-miguel/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: 999
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Best food
rank_in_category: 1 of 7 (Ponta Delgada)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sao-miguel/tours/small-group-ponta-delgada-food-tour-in-azores/
---

# Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores

**Best food:** A 3.5 hour walk through Ponta Delgada, market stalls to homemade dessert, with two drinks included: 4.93 from 999 reviews at €115 per person. Trade-off: Azorean wines not among the included drinks. (last checked August 22, 2026)

## 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.

## Key facts

- Price: from €115 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 999 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Azores Food Tours - by Hungry Whales

## 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: 2026-09-12
- 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. 

## 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.

## How it compares in Ponta Delgada

Ranked **#1 of 7** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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