Top Funchal Dining Experiences

Funchal’s waters are home to whales and dolphins—and this luxurious catamaran tour offers the best way to spot them. Head to Funchal’s marina and hop aboard your vessel, where you’ll enjoy Champagne, cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks like local bread and cheese. Indulge as you look out for whales and dolphins. Then, if you wish, enjoy a swimming and snorkeling break at Cabo Girao before returning to shore.

Being able to enjoy a cultural, gastronomic, mountain hiking experience, and the history and biodiversity of the island as a real place. Our activity will take you to eat like a local, in the restaurants that locals go to. Eat a regional kebab, drink a poncha, all this as a true Madeiran does, along trails little used by those who visit us. Get to know the story told by a certified guide born and raised on the island. Have a social and economic impact on local communities, thus bringing sustainability to our activity.

When your cruise ship reaches port in Funchal, discover the diverse flavors and beautiful landscapes of Madeira on this private shore excursion. Mingle with the locals and browse fresh produce at Madeira’s food markets, and admire spectacular island views from the Eira Do Serrado. With transportation included on your tour, visit the small fishing village of Camara de Lobos and sample locally made wine at Madeira’s largest winery.

If you fancy a break from sightseeing, then this visit to Jasmine Tea House is the perfect way to treat yourself. No need to worry about booking a taxi, as private transfers from your hotel are included. Once at the tea house, there’s plenty to choose from—including tea, coffee, English cakes, light snacks, and lunches. You can also round off the trip with a scenic Levada walk.

Madeira has an abundance of fantastic wineries but trying wines then having to book taxi transfers between sites can be a hassle. Eliminate the stress on this half-day private wine-tasting tour instead. After a pickup, visit a family-run winery that dates back nearly 200 years to learn about the wine-making process and try several wines. Also, visit beautiful local scenery such as Rancho viewpoint for great photo opportunities.

Discover the best that eastern Madeira has to offer as you embark on this exciting excursion. Alongside a private guide, customize your own itinerary or follow a predetermined route to see the highlights of the east. Travel in a 4x4 to easily navigate the rugged terrain and spend as little or as long as you like at each destination.

Experience the best of the Madeira region on this wine-tasting and off-road tour from Funchal. Admire 360-degree views difficult to access by car, then head to a vineyard to learn about the wine production process from long-time owners. Indulge in a wine tasting paired with local snacks before heading to Girão Cape for stunning Atlantic views. End in the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos for another tasting of Madeira wines.

Discover the winemaking traditions of Madeira and some of the island’s top highlights on this full-day wine tour. Join a private guide and visit vineyards built on cultivated terraces to learn about the famous fortified Madeira wine as well as table wines made on the island. Your tour also visits the Girao Cape viewpoint and the Seixal natural pools for a quick dip.