Regional food experience in small group Ponta Delgada
Overview
For those seeking to escape the crowded scenarios, this experience offers the luxury of authenticity. An intimate, restrained group tour to ensure attention and comfort to each participant and a trip that combines history, culture and local flavors—always with time to chat, explore and taste. An elegant and relaxed way to discover the true St. Michael.
What's Included
- Local Tastings - Visit several different places
- Tour accompanied by one of our storytellers with live commentary
- Food Wine and Beer (or Soda) Walking Tour
- General briefing given before the activity
- Tips
Meeting Location
P8QP+QP4 Ponta Delgada
Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
An intimate culinary and cultural experience in the heart of Sao Miguel Island
Let yourself be guided by an exclusive and carefully designed tour for those looking for more than just a tour. Far from large groups, this is a walk through the soul of the city of Ponta Delgada — where history, flavors and traditions reveal with time, attention and authenticity. Explore the market, discover some of the secrets of Azores pineapple, taste the finest handmade cheeses and end with an unforgettable regional lunch. All this in a relaxed environment, in small groups, so that every detail is lived with depth and pleasure.
Starting place:
- Near the Multiusos Doors of the Sea (with initial briefing of about 15 minutes)
- Stop at the Market of Grace
Visit to the food market (15 minutes)
- Stop and visit to the King of Cheeses, a reference for cheese lovers
Visit (10 minutes)
- Stop and visit to the Cheese Prince, another reference for cheese lovers
Visit (10 minutes)
- Final stop at local restaurant
Lunch with varied local tastes (2 hours)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcohol policy: the legal drinking age in Portugal is 18
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5494762P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- Local Tastings - Visit several different places.
- Tour accompanied by one of our storytellers with live commentary.
- Food Wine and Beer (or Soda) Walking Tour.
- General briefing given before the activity.
- Tips.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Regional food experience in small group Ponta Delgada is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Regional food experience in small group Ponta Delgada will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Tastings - Visit several different places
- Tour accompanied by one of our storytellers with live commentary
- Food Wine and Beer (or Soda) Walking Tour
- General briefing given before the activity
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcohol policy: the legal drinking age in Portugal is 18
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
