Duration
Around 2 hours
Format
Small-group guided food tour
Location
Funchal Old Town
Activity Level
Relaxed
Availability
Monday to Saturday, subject to availability
Highlights
- Taste your way through Funchal with several food and drink stops
- Try a mix of Madeiran flavours, pastries and local specialities
- Visit a wine lodge and taste different Madeira wines
- Explore the Old Town and streets around the farmers’ market with a local guide
- Hear some of the stories and traditions behind what you are tasting
- Enjoy the experience in a small group of up to seven guests
Available options
The main experience is a two-hour guided walk through Funchal, with six stops for food and drinks along the way.
Morning and early-afternoon departures are available, making it fairly easy to fit the tour around the rest of your day.
The tastings include a mix of Madeiran food and local flavours, as well as a visit to a wine lodge for Madeira wine.
If you have dietary requirements or there is something you do not eat or drink, let us know and we’ll check what can be accommodated.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go, who is travelling and whether you have any dietary requirements.
We’ll check the available departure times and make sure the experience is suitable for your group.
If you’re deciding between this food tour, a wine tasting or a simpler Madeiran food tasting, we can also help you work out which one better suits your plans.
Pickup & meeting
The tour starts in central Funchal, close to Mercado dos Lavradores.
We’ll send you the exact meeting point and start time once the experience is confirmed.
This is a walking tour, so there is no hotel pickup included.
Requirements & restrictions
- You should be comfortable walking around Funchal for around two hours
- The experience includes several food and drink tastings
- Let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements before booking
- Madeira wine is included as part of the tasting experience
- Tell us if anyone in your group will not be drinking alcohol so we can check the available arrangements
- Group size is limited, so booking ahead is recommended
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, comfortable clothing
- Sun protection
- A light layer if the weather is cooler
- Camera or phone
- An appetite for several tastings along the way
Good to know
The tour lasts around two hours and normally runs in the morning or early afternoon.
Food and drinks are included during the tasting stops, including Madeira wine.
This is a walking experience in central Funchal, so allow enough time to reach the meeting point before the tour starts.
Please tell us about any food allergies, dietary requirements or other relevant needs when enquiring so we can check these before booking.
The exact departure time, meeting arrangements and availability will be confirmed with you before anything is booked.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of adults and children
- Ages of any children
- Morning or afternoon preference
- Any food allergies or dietary requirements
- Whether anyone will not be drinking alcohol
- Any mobility considerations we should know about
