Madeira · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 historical tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
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”
Private 1-hour Funchal tuk tuk history tour in English with fort and viewpoint photo stops, plus hotel or cruise pickup.
“Our guide was super friendly and we enjoyed hearing about his experience growing up on the island. We booked during the busiest time of year (New Year's Eve) so traffic put a damper on things, but we're still glad we did it.”
1-hour private Old Town Funchal tuk tuk tour with hotel pickup, cathedral sights, market views, and a return to Santa Maria nightlife.
“Excellent tour of the old town, Flippe was a fabulous and informative guide”
Ride a sidecar through Funchal’s Old Town with a local guide, key landmarks, photo stops, and sweeping views over the eastern bay.
“The guide was very attentive and took us around at a comfortable pace.”
A 50-minute live Fado show in Funchal with Madeira wine and history, plus English support, priced for a solo night of culture.
“The singers were very good. The guitars and instrument players very good. The room was small, dark, and hot. We sat on plastic chairs. The singers knew some English and did ok translating the songs and information and history for us. I think we paid way too much for this experience. I would suggest half of what we paid is reasonable. If this was held in a local bar or place they really sang Fado, it would have had a good atmosphere.”
A private 4-hour tour of Funchal, Camara de Lobos, and Ponte dos Socorridos with flexible pickup, scenic viewpoints, and local markets.
“Richard promptly met us at the cruise terminal. We enjoyed the combination of a walking/driving tour of Funchal and Camara de Lobos, stopping for a Poncha and Nikita at a local establishment. We would recommend Richard without hesitation.”
VoiceMap audio walk through Funchal's historic center, from Quinta Vigia to Mercado dos Lavradores, plus Protestant sites and sea views.
“Insightful, fun, and enthusiastic, this tour is a great option for getting the real feel of Funchal. The app is also quite effective. Five stars!”
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…”
One-hour MadTuk tuk-tuk tour of Funchal, with photo stops, markets, cathedral, forts, and hotel pickup for $35.
“We loved our tuktuk tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. We learned a lot and have returned to the old town tonight because we felt more confident to explore after our tour!”
Private 2-hour Old Funchal walking tour through gardens, theatre, the Mercado dos Lavradores, Old Town streets, and the Jesuits’ College.
“We wanted to have an experience of the history and culture of this region and this walking tour met our expectations. One highlight was the local market where we sampled some local delicacies and even mingled with residents. We appreciated for being interactive by encouraging us to ask questions.”
Private 8-hour East Madeira tour with Garajau, Machico, Pico do Facho, Santana houses, Arco de São Jorge, and flexible stops.
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
