Cheese & Wine Tasting in Ponta Delgada

Indulge in an exclusive Cheese & Wine Tasting experience with Hungry Whales in Ponta Delgada. Discover the hidden culinary gems of the Azores, with a selection of 40+ award-winning cheeses and locally produced wines.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ponta Delgada - Savor some of Portugal’s finest cheeses, perfectly paired with distinctive local Azorean wines. This volcanic tasting experience is perfect for both dedicated cheese and wine lovers and beginners eager to learn more!

Unwind at an exclusive private venue in Ponta Delgada, where you can enjoy your cheeses and wines alongside local jams, seasonal fruits, and a variety of breads.

An expert host will provide insights into the foods and wines, guide you through the pairings, and share numerous stories: from traditional cheesemaking to Azorean wine varieties like “Verdelho” or “Arinto.” It’s a fun, delicious, and educational experience!

Includes:

  • 6 types of cheese
  • 4 Azorean wines
  • dessert
  • jam, honey, and seasonal fruits

Generous portions of food and wine are served.

Note: No charcuterie or meats included.

This activity is designed for adults, but families with teenagers are welcome. Families with children under twelve years can contact us to book a private experience.

What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • 6 varieties of Azorean cheese - The cheese menu includes different cheese types (soft, hard, mild and strongly falvoured).
  • Portuguese custards with an Azorean twist
Additional Information

Experience a combination of the world’s finest cheeses, complemented by exceptional local wines, in this unique event curated by Hungry Whales - Cultural & Food Tours Azores.

With a range of over 40 distinctive, award-distinguished local cheeses and a rich history of viniculture, the Azores remain a hidden treasure for gastronomy and oenophiles!

Key features:
・Exclusive private setting
・Authentic Azorean cheeses and wines
・Guides with extensive culinary expertise
・Enjoyable, educational, and laid-back
・Tailored hosting & intimate groups

  • Dietary restrictions may apply. Not recommended for travelers with intolerances related to dairy products.
Location
R. José Bensaúde 54
Rua José Bensaúde
Please meet your Hungry Whales host at Rua José Bensaúde 54, a private location on a quiet residential part of town. Upon arrival, please ring the bell.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joannemm9819rs
Sep 23, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Such an amazing evening ! Rafael hosted and presented us with fabulous cheese, wine, fruit, crackers and bread from the Azores. He gave us incredible insight into cultural and history of the Azores and the wine producing history and culture.
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Jenn302
Sep 22, 2024
Wine and Cheese! - One of our favorite things we did in Ponta Delgada! Rafael did a great job and was very welcoming and informative. His home is beautiful and it was such a special experience.
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Joannemm9819rs
Sep 19, 2024
Wonderful experience - Amazing evening! Rafael was a wonderful host. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Azone wine, cheese and the geology and history of the Azores.
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Robert
Sep 11, 2024
An amazing experience in the Azores. Be sure to put it in your itinerary. - With such a rich culture that exists in The Azores, a wine and cheese tasting with a knowledgeable host is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the culture. These folks excelled in doing just that. My wife and I learned a great deal about this part of Azorean culture and had a fabulous time doing it. Not to be missed!!
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Climber633285
Sep 8, 2024
AMAZING! 💕 - Absolutely amazing experience! Raphael was warm, inviting, and a great story teller. One of our favorite experiences!
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F5907tokathys
Sep 8, 2024
Very entertaining and interesting - We enjoyed the food and wine tour immensely. Our new friends and tasters were fun to be with. Diogo was an excellent guide- we learned about the history and culture of Portugal as well as Portuguese wines and traditional foods.
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962amya
Sep 5, 2024
Absolute must!! - An absolute magical experience! Rafael was amazing - sharing history and a lovely offering of wine and tastes. A must reserve for experience!
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Tomcv5950bo
Aug 16, 2024
THE BEST Açorean Wine and Cheese Tasting! - This was an AMAZING experience for our first night in Sâo Miguel! We lucked out and it was just us two for an exclusive tasting event. Fred was so welcoming and knowledgeable, and so easy to talk to. We learned about the wines and cheeses and about the history and culture of the Açores. And had great conversation about so many related topics. All while seated in the most serene, verdant garden beneath a large shade tree with the Atlantic breeze fanning the leaves for us. The wine and cheese pairings were divine. Like nothing we’ve ever experienced before. HIGHLY recommend! Thank you, Fred!!
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Huj_b2024
Aug 13, 2024
We LOVE FOOD and FRED! - Fred was my absolute favorite tour guide ever. He was so bubbly and knew A LOT about the city history, which was amazing because we got to learn a lot while eating our way through the Azores. I’ll call Fred up again next time I’m here!
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Lmac12607
Aug 12, 2024
Stellar. Informative. Delicious. Fun. - Raphael was knowledgeable and thorough and funny. The garden setting with the foliage and birds was lovely! We had a fabulous time and left full and buzzed. Pedro was fantastic and always focused on his guests. Highly recommend!
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