Tours/Terceira/Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience
Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience
4.8(21)Terceira3–4 hours
VIATOR5.0(11)TRIPADVISOR4.6(10)
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At a glance
Duration
3–4 hours
Price from
$70 / person
Location
Terceira, Portugal
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 21 reviews
Languages
PT, EN
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Islanders - Immersive Experiences
Meeting point
At the roundabout next to the marina in the city of Praia da Vitória, exit to the car park (free parking area).
Description
Genuine immersive experience with local guide. Visit the typical Azorean dairy farm, where milking is done by hand, outdoors in the pasture. Direct contact with the animals, including the possibility for visitors to manually milk the cow and taste the milk. It is also possible to pet the cows, take pictures with them and walk around the pastures. Interaction with the farmer who explains the details of his activity. Includes Azorean cheese and wine tasting. Pick up and drop off not included, extra fee will be charged (Free in Praia da Vitória city, 25€ per group in all other locations)
Tour Options
Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience
Itinerary
Praia da Vitoria
90 min
Here you can visit the dairy farm, where milking takes place in its traditional way (manual milking outdoors in the pasture). This farm produces organic milk. Direct contact with the animals, including the possibility for visitors to manually milk the cow and taste the milk that has just come out of the cow's udder accompanied by homemade biscuits. It is also possible to pet the animals, take pictures with them and walk around the pastures.
At this stop, interaction with the farmer is guaranteed. He explains the details of his activity and is always available to answer all questions.
This tour is 10.5 miles long through the farmers roads. In addition to the farm visit we have 5 other quick stops (landscape viewpoints), a visit to the milk collection center (where farms sell the milk) and a final stop for cheese and wine tasting (private azorean house).
Admission included90 min
Cheese and wine tasting at private house – Finally, visitors can taste the local Azorean cheese and Portuguese wine in our living room and garden.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Snacks
Plastic shoe protection and rain poncho
Not included
Pick up and drop off
Traveller Ratings
4.8
21 reviews
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience take?
Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience cost?
Prices start at $70 per person for this Terceira experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is At the roundabout next to the marina in the city of Praia da Vitória, exit to the car park (free parking area). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Half-Day Farm Visit and Cow Milking Experience offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(21)
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Mariana_M
August 18, 2026
Incredible experience! I...
Incredible experience! My boyfriend and I booked the night before and, even though it was last minute, Mr. Victor was absolutely impeccable and immediately made himself available to receive us. The visit to the cows was excellent, we learned a lot and we could milk the cow, drink its milk and eat cookies! The conversation with Mr. Victor was also excellent, full of sympathy and good disposition. It also took us on a guided tour of the area around Lajes Base, sharing various local curiosities with us. To finish, we tried cheese with homemade sweet and wine. We highly recommend this experience!
Operator response
Agradeço imenso as suas palavras gentis e atenciosas. Foi um prazer mostrar um pouco da ilha. Obrigado Vítor & Hélia
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MariaSantJustDesvern
August 16, 2026
A great immersive experience in Terceira’s way of life
My husband and myself had a great experience with Vitor who, in addition to the visit to the cows ground, explained all details of every interesting corner, helping us to understand the Azores society and how it functions. The contact with the animals was very nice as well as speaking with the farmer José, who very kindly helped us to milk the cow. In the end, we had a great cheese taste with wine and home-made jam at Vitor’s home and with his wife, Hèlia. A very full-filling experience in which we learned a lot. Thank you Vitor and Hèlia!
Operator response
My sincere thanks for the kind compliments. A great morning in good company. Thank you.
J
JEMMA_P
July 2, 2026
Cow fun 🐄
Vítor the tour guide was very organized with great communication on where to meet. Loved the shoe covers he provided for walking on the farm and the experience to milk a cow and drink the fresh milk was incredible. We also saw some beautiful scenery on the drive, had local cheese and wine and homemade cake while relaxing in hos beautiful outdoor garden. Vítor was a wealth of information and we loved our time with him and Farmer Joe! Highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
I’m extremely grateful for your kind and considerate words. I loved spending time with your group. Wonderful family.
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Siiri S
July 2, 2026
Definitely recommend!
Amazing tour! It was also very educational which I love. Me and my mom were very pleased with the tour! Thank you
Operator response
Please accept my deepest gratitude for your kind words. Always a pleasure to explore the island with great people like you.
J
Jason_D
March 14, 2026
Victor the information man
Victor was a great tour guide. We milked a cow Princess❤️ wine and cheese tasting very good. Learned a lot of information. Very nice man. Interesting and personable. Awesome time highly recommend
Operator response
I appreciate your generous remarks. Wonderful morning with great people. All the best for you.
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enriquek2021
January 12, 2026
Chingon
Horrifying experience. The csmarstos are sheriff. Milko unsympathetic
Operator response
This person never did the experience with our company. Fake review. We are already contacting viator support to solve this situation.
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John_H
September 13, 2024
Fun excursion at Terceira
We had so much fun learning about the cows and the island on this excursion! Victor did a great job teaching our group. We especially liked the chance to taste local wine and cheese at the end. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Definitely a great group. Another great adventure. Thank you.
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laurenmT3229PF
June 18, 2024
Wonderful experience for families!
We had a wonderful morning with Vitor. He and his wife were very kind, knowledgeable, and hospitable. My kids loved milking the cows and have asked if we can come back to visit them 😌. We would highly recommended the tour!
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Ainsley_T
September 18, 2023
Terciera Cows
Gonçalo was a wonderful tour guide. This is a great way to learn about the island, the people and the cows!
Operator response
It was a great pleasure introducing you to the island. Regards
L
Lauren_W
August 4, 2023
Book it!
Gonçalo was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the dairy industry here and of the island in general. Working in the dairy industry in Canada, I found it very interesting to chat with a dairy farmer and see how they do things up close.
The cheese and wine at the end was great!
My husband really enjoyed this tour as well.
Operator response
Thank you Lauren, I am very glad that you enjoyed. It was a great pleasure receiving a dairy industry professional. Regards
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