Azores Market Tour & Cooking Class in Ponta Delgada with Maria

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Maria grew up in the Azores in a small village of 10,000 people. She bought a house on a small plot of land with an orchard where she grows figs, apples, pears, almonds, oranges and more. Living in the subtropical climate of the Azores, Maria also is able to grow a variety of tropical fruits including papaya, guava and lychee.

After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. During your cooking class you will learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family-style meal. End your experience with a selection of coffee or tea, as well as a presentation of Maria’s homemade liqueur and moonshine.

• 100% private activity
• Vegetarian options available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]

Options

Cooking + lunch with Maria

Cooking + dinner with Maria

Market + cooking + lunch

What's included

If you select the market tour, enjoy a tour of a traditional open-air market
Alcoholic Beverages
Cooking Class and Traditional Azorean meal with your host Maria

Hotel pick up and drop off

What to expect

Start your experience with local white wine or red wine from neighbors or local juice, while you snack on appetizers that might include a selection of local cheeses and pork pate. After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. Your experience can either be hands on or a demonstration, so please note which you would prefer when making your booking. During your cooking class learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. Maria’s recipes have been passed down through her mom and grandmother. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family style meal. On days Maria is unavailable, her equally wonderful team, Deborah and Andreia, will host your experience

If you choose the market tour, meet Maria at the main village market in Ponta Delgade, which runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Start with a tour of the vegetable and fish stalls, and then move on to the spice stalls and honey seller. You will pick up fresh meat and fish for your cooking lesson. After your market tour, return by car to Maria’s home to enjoy your cooking lesson and meal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cooking class: Meet Maria at her home in Fenais da Luz, approximately 10 minutes north of Ponta Delgada.

Market tour: Meet Maria at Mercado da Graça, the local farmers market in Ponta Delgada.

You can find the exact meeting address and details in the “Know Before You Go” section of your voucher.

End point

Cooking class: Meet Maria at her home in Fenais da Luz, approximately 10 minutes north of Ponta Delgada.

Market tour: Meet Maria at Mercado da Graça, the local farmers market in Ponta Delgada.

You can find the exact meeting address and details in the “Know Before You Go” section of your voucher.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
On days Maria is unavailable, her equally wonderful team, Deborah and Andreia, will host your experience

Cancellation policy

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

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