Madeira · MADEIRA WINE TASTINGS
Madeira is the wine that was ruined on purpose — heated in the hold on the way to the Indies and found to be better for it. An opened bottle keeps for months. These 15 tastings and lodge visits are priced, with what you actually pour at each.
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”
Half-day 4x4 off-road adventure from Funchal to Cabo Girão and a São Vicente vineyard for guided Madeira wine tasting.
“Must do this tour! The 4x4 was a nice touch to the wine tour and tasting. The ride getting to the winery was awesome and was truly an adventure with winding hills and very bumpy terrain through the mountains!! Once at the winery we went on a walking tour of the vineyards which was very interesting, then sampled white, red and rose!”
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.”
Madeira jeep adventure with roof-off views, Cabo Girão Skywalk, Câmara de Lobos, and free Madeira wine tasting in 4 hours.
“Such a great tour, guide was lovely and very informative. Always happy to answer any questions, visited quite a few lovely places. Definately worth the money!”
Half-day Madeira jeep tour from Funchal to Cabo Girão and Serra d’Água, then wine tasting at Quinta do Barbusano in São Vicente.
“We loved the experience. The trip in a jeep was nice, and the off-road parts were very fun. Our guide Gil was great, he's perfectly fluent in English and his explanations were really worth it. We were very happy to learn a lot on big and small stuff about the history of the island, above and beyond the experiences that were in the trip itself (Gil would often stop and show us a few things of interest). Highly recommended.”
Guided tour at H.M. Borges in Funchal, Madeira tastings with snacks and Max Römer artwork. Pick 2 to 6 pours.
“Really enjoyed our visit to HMBorges. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide Melissa. There is a tour of the historic building, a helpful description and guide to how Madeira wine is made and aged. Then a wine tasting at the end which was fun and we learnt about the different types. We happily bought a bottle to take home - no pressure to buy at all - but we thought it was delicious.”
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.”
Roof-off 4x4 adventure from Funchal with sea-cliff views, Cabo Girão skywalk, and optional Madeira wine tasting plus Poncha stops.
“A really good half day tour including the Nun's Valley and south coast areas. The soft roof Land Rover 4x4 vehicles are great at handling the mountain roads and are brilliant when you can stand up to view the scenery close up when off road. Our driver and guide was top class too. The visit to a traditional village bar to try a freshly prepared glass of Poncha for a very reasonable charge was enjoyable, their coffee was good too! The stops provided the great views promised whether over the stunning rural mountains, the sea cliffs and coastal village at Camara de Lobos. The Madeira wine tasting at Henriques &…”
A 50-minute Fado show in Funchal with Madeira wine. Intimate singers and guitars, plus English explanations of longing and love.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to Portuguese art than this Fado show. The atmosphere was intimate, the music was deeply emotional, and the local wine was the perfect touch. A beautiful way to spend an evening in Funchal!”
A 7.5-hour Funchal tour mixing off-road 4x4 driving, Cabo Girão glass skywalk views, and guided Madeira wine tastings. Small group.
“Exhilarating and educational exploration of part of the island, with amazing wines and Madeira wines to sample. A must for people who want to mix sightseeing and wine tasting. Gil is an amazing driver, entertaining host and has a great knowledge of the interesting local flora and fauna.”
Full-day Madeira wine tasting with lunch from Funchal. Visit São Vicente and Câmara de Lobos, taste multiple wines, small group.
“We did this tour for my partner’s birthday, and we both had a memorable day. This tour would be worth it simply for Sofia’s knowledge and storytelling, but the views, wine and food make it an unforgettable experience. The second spot we visited (Quinta Do Barbusano) is the real highlight, with some of the best vistas we’ve ever seen and some of the best beef we’ve ever eaten. This tour is an amazing way to see the most beautiful parts of Madeira while drinking fantastic wine and hearing some of the island’s most fascinating stories.”
Full-day Madeira wine tour from Funchal with tastings at Blandy’s and Barbeito, north coast views, and espetada lunch in São Vicente.
“This is an excellent trip. Roberto is a great guide, friendly informative and knowledgeable. Everything about the trip was very well organised. The first stop at Blandys in Funchal is very interesting. The drive along the coast and up into the mountains is breathtaking and a great way to see the island. The second vineyard and lunch was the highlight. Wonderful setting in the mountains and a delicious lunch with beef skewers, fresh salads and lovely local potatoes. Also the wine flowed throughout. Our group of ten chatted and laughed our way through the meal with Roberto adding interesting insights. The third vineyard was closed but instead we got to…”
Cabo Girão Skywalk, an open-top 4x4 ride, and a six-wine Madeira tasting with tapas, led by a small-group guide.
“It was a great trip! Our guide George did a great job! Thank you for such a great experience.”
Half-day Madeira small-group wine tour with a vineyard walk and tasting, Cabo Girao views, plus a quick stop in Câmara de Lobos.
“Excellent adventure, beautiful views and knowkedable staff. This is an absolutely must do!! The wine is so yummy- be sure to take your or hire a driver”
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