Ribeira Grande: Food & Culture Walking Tour
ID: GYG1051645-1617546
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the authentic flavors and rich cultural heritage of Ribeira Grande on a walking food tour. Taste regional specialties, explore historic streets, and enjoy delicious delicacies.
Discover the authentic flavors and rich cultural heritage of Ribeira Grande on a walking food tour. Stroll through the city’s historic streets, stopping at iconic landmarks, traditional pastry shops, artisanal bakeries, and local producers. Explore beautiful churches, squares, and scenic viewpoints along the way.
Taste regional specialties such as queijadas, bolos lêvedos, freshly baked bread, savory local snacks, cheeses, handcrafted chocolates, and traditional liqueurs—all paired with fascinating stories about Ribeira Grande’s history, craftsmanship, and traditions.
Visit centuries-old churches, a working traditional mill, and hidden gems that reveal the soul of the city. Enjoy local delicacies at a classic Casa de Pasto, where Azorean cuisine comes to life on your plate.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of the Azores with a walking food tour
- Discover the rich cultural heritage of Ribeira Grande on a guided tour
- Taste regional specialties like queijadas, bolos lêvedos, and local snacks
- Explore the city’s historic streets and visit iconic landmarks and monuments
- Learn about Ribeira Grande’s history, craftsmanship, and traditions
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour includes food tasting and drinks
Meet by the big globe at Praça do Emigrante.
INCLUDED
- Walking food tour
- Tasting of regional specialties
- Visits to historic landmarks and scenic viewpoints
- Food and Drinks included in the Food Tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the starting point
- Extra food and drinks besides what´s already included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
