Private Pico Wine Tour (Half Day)

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Private Pico Wine Tour (Half Day)

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Madalena

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 4 guests

Language

English, Portuguese

Other

Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Pico Island's rich winemaking history on a half-day tour. Explore UNESCO-listed vineyards, taste unique wines, and learn about resilience and cultural preservation in viniculture.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on a journey through Pico Island wines' history, which began in the 19th century with global exports. Discover the importance of its volcanic land, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

Explore beautiful vineyards, learning about challenges in a landscape shaped by recent lava flows. Pico's winemaking story reflects human resilience and innovation in overcoming natural challenges.

Our adventure begins at the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004, providing an immersive experience. Throughout, you'll hear about efforts to preserve the distinct identity of these exceptional wines and witness the revival of ancient vineyards, shaping Pico's landscape and supporting new wine producers.

On the tour, visit a producer to taste Pico Island's wine culture and experience the legacy of a land defined by volcanic soil and the ocean's influence.

What You Get

Water

Wine tasting

Transportation

Good To Know

Transportation is already included in the total duration of the tour.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha

Lajido da Criação Velha, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site is a beautiful vineyard located in the heart of Pico Island, known for producing high-quality wines. The vineyard boasts a stunning landscape, where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the island's volcanic terrain. As you walk through the vineyards, our guide will provide you with insights into the different native grape varieties, the history of wine on the island, and the unique terroir of Pico Island, which contributes to the distinctiveness of our wines.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Formosinha camping park

Although now a beautiful natural pool, this remarkable location holds notable historical significance regarding the wine production history of Pico Island.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Lajido

Lajido de Santa Luzia is a small village on the north coast of Pico known for its traditional architecture, and beautiful views of the island's volcanic landscape. This village vineyard is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site and is a testament to the long and rich history of wine production on the island.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bandeiras

Our final stop will be at a local winery situated amidst the vineyards with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, you will discover the ongoing efforts to revive traditional grape varieties, explore the winery, and indulge in a tasting session of 3 white wines crafted from native grapes.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

The meeting point will be in front of the Madalena Ferry Terminal.

Meeting Point

João Quaresma Maritime Ferry Terminal, Portugal, PT

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Our black SUV will be parked in a designated operators' zone adjacent to the taxi lane right in front of the terminal.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

(Viator)

Half Day Pico Wine Tour with Felipe

July 19, 2025

Wonderful, insightful experience with Felipe! We visited the vineyards to the south, learning about the history and customs associated with wine making back into the 19th century on Pico. We then...read more

(Viator)

Great day learning about Pico and their wines

September 10, 2024

Filipe was a great tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the island and wine making. The wine tasting was delicious and the winemaker did a great job of presenting each wine.

(Viator)

Great experience

May 19, 2024

Amazing and authentic Pico experience. Highly recommend this tour with Filipe. The wine tasting was amazing!

(Viator)

A viticultura é um...

May 01, 2024

A viticultura é um espetáculo. Não entendo a obrigatoriedade de ter que escrever um mínimo de 100 palavras para o que pode ser dito objetivamente.

(Viator)

Do not book through Viator

October 16, 2023

The tour was great, Felipe was very knowledgeable and brought us on a great tour despite there being a storm. Great wine and sights. Viator is charging way more for this tour than the tour operat...read more

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