Madeira · FOOD
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 food experiences worth a day of an island week, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
4-hour Taste Funchal in Funchal: local guide translation, food and wine tastings, small group walk. Vegetarian options, not vegan-friendly.
“This tour was a lot of fun, we tasted a variety of foods and drinks. Ana our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable with lots of enthusiasm! An excellent introduction to Madeira’s cuisine!”
A 4-hour walking food tour in Funchal with Portuguese market snacks, Madeira wine tastings, and local history from a qualified guide.
“The guide was so pleasant! Loved all the places that were selected for our tour to try traditional Madeira food and drinks”
Madeira wine, poncha, bolo do caco, and more in Funchal on a 3.5-hour small-group walk with 11 food and 6 drink tastings.
“Matt was our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. We enjoyed our time and loved the food and drinks. It was great to hear some of the history of Funchal as well. We would definitely recommend this tour to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience.”
Eat and sip your way through Funchal with nine tastings, six Madeira wine styles, and a market start at Mercado dos Lavradores.
“A broad sampling of food and drink in a variety of venues—some well-known, others harder to find—grounded in historical and cultural context by a well-traveled local guide. A convivial and rewarding introduction to Madeiran gastronomy.”
A self-guided Madeira walking food tour in Funchal, starting at Mercado dos Lavradores, with Madeira wine, chocolate, cheese, and pastel.
“Great way to experience the hidden gems of funchal, had lots of food and a good way to enjoy the foodie scene in madeira, we started at a fab local restaurant and had great service and lots of lovely food, then a madeira wine tasting and artisan chocolates, our highlight was the cheese and wine at a independent cheese shop, serving fab cheeses :). Great way to eat and see the town….”
Self-guided foodie tapas tour in Funchal, Madeira. Sample coffee, pastel de nata, poncha, wine, cheese and more for $58.
“Great combination to experience local and some remote (Azores) specialties. Not much walking necessary and it is all at your own pace. Be prepared for great Petiscos, delicious chocolate, great cheese, and more.”
Half-day walking food and drink tour in Funchal with local tastings, poncha, Madeira wine, and a small-group guide.
“I highly recommend this tour. Vitor was an excellent guide, fun and informative. We got to see so much of the island, and really felt like we got to experience so many things we would not have been able to on our own. Thank you!”
Madeira’s Funchal wine and food tour: small group, three restaurant tastings with local dishes and wine, with history.
“Great guide and variety of food. You visit 3 diferents restaurant. Guide give a lot information. Recommmend it to all who like to eat great food”
Private 5.5-hour Madeira Levada hike, poncha tasting, and local Espetada dinner with a born-and-raised guide. Pickup included.
“Es war eine locker, entspannte Wanderung abseits von anderen Touristen in einem schönen Wald. Wir waren mit dem Guide alleine (wie es bei einer privaten Tour üblich sein sollte). Er konnte uns somit alle Fragen beantworten und auf unsere Wünsche eingehen. In einer von Einheimischen besuchten Bar haben wir je einen Poncha getrunken bzw. der Guide ein Bier. Dazu gab es hausgemachte Chips und eingelegte Käferbohnen (butterbeans). Auf dem Weg zum Restaurant haben wir Halt an einem Aussichtspunkt gemacht um den Sonnenuntergang über Funchal zu sehen. Es war ein toller Ausblick. Im von Einheimischen besuchten Restaurant gab es das für Madeira typische Espetada-Essen. Der Guide hat die beiden Spieße...”
4-hour Funchal evening with Venezuelan bites, sunset viewpoints, a customizable espetada dinner, and a sweet poncha finish for small groups.
“ShutUpAndEatMadeira takes tours to another level. We where on the second Espetada tour they did and it was a great experience. Knowing them i guess it will only get better. We enjoyed the company of Fabio (guide) and Jaki from ShutUpAndEatMadeira. Going to the outskirts of Funchal, drinking the best ponchas and having great bites (dentinhos) in local bars, was wonderfull. De tour takes you to some must see spots in and around Funchal. Doing this during sunset is a plus. The Espetada restaurant was a real local place no tourists except us. Food was great. Go and enjoy an evening with great company at local bars and restaurants, away…”
Private walking food tour in Funchal with a custom route, pastel de nata at Piano Café, and a Zona Velha finish. Guided-only.
“Tolles Erlebnis, sehr sympathische und kundige Begleitung. Auf alle unsere Wünsche eingegangen, interessante Stationen bei dehnen nicht zwangsläufig etwas gegessen werden muss.”
A 6-hour Madeira E-bike food tour with a certified guide, small group of 8, scenic rides, and tastings at local mercearias and tascas.
Madeira Food and E-Bike tour: pedal forests and coast with Lokoloko, then taste at local mercearias and tascas. Small group.
“Great experience. The mountain/hills of Madeira are beutyful. Exploring with Fabio, a local guide that knows the area and the people was pleasent experience. Taste Poncha and Nikita with locals is something people need to try. The taste and Read more”
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