Madeira · PONCHA & DRINK TASTINGS
The 15 best poncha & drink tastings you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far it is from Funchal. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A small-group full day on Madeira’s east side, from Pico Arieiro views to Porto da Cruz rum tasting and São Lourenço cliffs.
“Carlos was a great friendly guide! We were able to see some amazing views at the eastern most point of Madeira, the 'dragons' back and see the rum distillery in the East!”
Ride Madeira in a classic VW, stop in Câmara de Lobos, visit Cabo Girão’s skywalk, then taste poncha in Serra de Água.
“What an absolutely fantastic day we had with Miguel. So much fun being driven around in his beautifully restored Volkswagen Beetle. He has so much knowledge on the history and culture of beautiful Madeira. He also has an amazing knowledge on Volkswagens! We fully recommend this amazing tour.”
Small-group 4x4 safari from Funchal with off-road viewpoints, poncha sampling, and a smart route to Cabo Girão.
“It’s a fantastic day out, our first introduction to Maderia, and Tiago our guide did it in style with a 4 wheel drive. So worth every moment, on the dirt track and on the beaten track, he shared local knowledge of agriculture, tourism and local knowledge. He’s a true gentleman, so accommodating, to our needs. The views were splendid and plenty of time to meander around. Thanks for everything”
East Madeira in one long day, from Pico Arieiro views and Balcões laurel forest levada walk to Santana roofs, rum tasting, and Ponta do Rosto.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area, great driver, and gave us enough time to explore. Pleasantly surprised by this trip which was booked last minute. Unfortunately, I never got the tour guide’s name, older English gentleman now a resident of Madeira.”
A 7-hour Madeira day from Funchal with short hikes, skywalk views, Santana houses, and a Porto da Cruz rum tasting.
“We had such a great time exploring Madeira with Romero! He was super funny, friendly, and knew so much about the island. The views from Pico do Arieiro and Ponta de São Lourenço were absolutely breathtaking, and every stop had something unique and special. Everything was really well organised, the timing was just right, and the whole tour felt relaxed and personal. Definitely recommend!”
4-hour private VW Beetle convertible drive in Madeira with Cabo Gírao glass views, Ribeira Brava overlooks, and a Serra de Água poncha tasting.
“Excellent guide who was very knowledgeable. The car was super and very comfortable. Meeting the locals making the Poncha. The views were incredible.”
Private poncha and nikita tasting in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos with pickup, two drinks included, and a driver handling everything.
“It was an amazing tour. Where we had a lot of poncha of different qualities and flavors. It's a tradicional drink that is only made in Madeira Island.”
Funchal bar hopping in 3 hours, with artisanal beer, white wine, ginjinha, Nikita cocktail, Madeira wine, and a poncha workshop.
“Meerdere lokale drankjes gehad. Leuke plekjes. Bij elk drankje uitleg over dat drankje wat het ook leuker is.”
Explore Madeira rum and gin with modern and traditional distillery tours, tastings, and ocean-view cocktails on the west coast.
“Bardzo miły przewodnik posiadajacy duża wiedzę na temat rumu. Ciekawa opowieść połączona z degustacja. Gorąco polecam każdemu kto chce się dowiedzieć czegoś więcej o procesie powstawania rumu.”
Taste four types of poncha in Madeira, learn to mix your own, and tour Camacha with views and snacks in 4 hours.
“leuke gids, verassende bars, bijzondere hapjes, de bar waar je zelf poncha maakt is veruit de leukste van de avond. een geweldig leuke eigenaar. Je komt op plekken waar je zelf echt nooit, maar dan ook nooit terrecht zou komen.”
Taste Madeira poncha and Nikita on a private 3-hour ride with pickup in the Funchal area, peanuts, and safe return to you.
“Our guide was great. His first choice for Poncha tasting was too busy/no place to park, etc - he had a great 2nd choice already thought out and it turned out great.”
Funchal bar hopping with Madeira wine, a market stop, and Zona Velha walking, plus a Poncha workshop style tasting.
“Excellent choice of venues, which combined the new craft beer scene, with a visit to a traditional pharmacy, which served local white wine; Madeira Wine in the old town; and finishing with a Poncha workshop. Very excited to see the new venue of the Beer Lab. Matt was an excellent guide with lots of good information on wine and Madeira itself!”
2.5-hour night tour in Funchal by open-air tuk-tuk, with Poncha, Nikita, and Madeira wine, plus harbor views from key viewpoints.
Sip and stir Madeira poncha with a small-group class and tasting, starting at Miradouro Neves and ending in Camacha bars.
“Unique experience, touring local bars in the area to make and taste different ponchas with an excellent guide.Auto-translated”
Small-group Madeira day tour to Ponta de São Lourenço, Guindaste glass cliffs, Santana houses, Laurissilva 4x4, Pico do Arieiro, plus free rum tasting.
“A great day out seeing lots of places we would never have seen ourselves. Diogo was a really excellent tour guide. So knowledgeable and knew just about everything about the island. This is a highly recommended day out and essential for the first time visitor to Madeira”
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