Top Madeira Cooking Classes

Receive practical cooking lessons from a skilled local chef; Pick up easy-to-repeat at home techniques; Explore traditional flavors and uncover the history behind our cuisine.

This is a truly hands-on cooking class focused on tradition, not demonstration. Each guest actively prepares their own Madeira honey cake using a family recipe passed down through generations, guided by a local host in a warm and personal setting. The experience is relaxed, small-scale, and family-friendly, offering a genuine connection to Madeiran culture rather than a tourist-style class.

Taste your way around Madeira on this small-group food and walking tour. You won’t have to worry about language barriers as you’ll have a guide to translate and order for you. Save time researching and planning your trip by having a guide to show you around. Make the most of your day by visiting multiple places and tasting local specialties. All food and drink is included.

There’s so much to see and do in Madeira, but the other side of that coin means it can be hard to get a really good understanding of the local culture in the vacation time you’ve got. With this baking class, you get to not just try your hand at bolo do caco (a round flatbread), but you do it in the company of a local family in their home.

Enjoy Madeira’s natural beauty and renowned wine on a half-day off-road adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup in Funchal or Caniço, travel by 4x4 to picturesque sites like the soaring cliffs of Cabo Girão and the vineyards of Sao Vicente. Learn about local wine customs and production from a local winemaker, and sample white, red, and rosé varieties.

Discover the eastern landscapes of Madeira with ease on an 8-hour tour from Funchal, ideal for lovers of natural landscapes. Ascend to Pico de Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak, and admire the famous Laurissilva Forest, which dates back to prehistoric times. Plus, you’ll enjoy lunch in the colorful town of Santana, visit Machico, and admire panoramic views from Ponta de São Lourenço. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal are included.

Slow down and explore the lush heart of Madeira island on this half-day walking tour from Rabaçal to 25 Fountains. Led by a local guide, you’ll learn about Madeira’s levadas (canals), catch stunning views of Rabaçal Valley, wander through a laurel forest, watch for the elusive trocaz pigeon—a bird found only on Madeira—and marvel at the clear, green water of 25 Fountains.

Experience a modern tea ceremony in Madeira’s quiet nature. Taste specialty teas, learn mindful brewing, and reconnect with yourself - far from crowds, guided by a tea master. I’m a professional barista and tea master with over 11 years in the specialty coffee & tea world. Two years ago, I moved to the magical island of Madeira - and it changed the way I share tea. Now, I host mindful tea ceremonies in peaceful, non-touristy places that most visitors never find (but are totally safe & beautiful) This isn’t just about drinking tea - it’s about pausing, connecting with nature and being present. Whether you're into tea or just looking for a quiet reset, you’re welcome.

The Madeira Islands are renowned for their Madeira fortified wine and this full-day tasting tour from Funchal is the ideal introduction. Explore the vineyards of Câmara de Lobos, Porto Moniz, and São Vicente; enjoy winery tours, cellar visits, and guided wine tastings; and tuck into a delicious Madeiran lunch at a traditional restaurant.

During this chocolate tasting, you will have the opportunity to sample up to 10 different bean-to-bar chocolates made with organic/bio certified ceremonial cacao from 3 different origins. The chocolates range from 70-100% dark bars to drinking chocolate made with 100% dark chocolate. These chocolates have been handcrafted to bring out different flavors you may have never tasted in chocolate before (like banana, red fruits, etc.). Our CEO & Lead Chocolate Maker, Thomas, will guide you through the experience. After trying various different types of chocolate, you will select a chocolate of your choosing to take home with you. This chocolate tasting is vegan-friendly. About Us Madeira Chocolate is Madeira’s first craft bean-to-bar chocolate maker. We find the best single-origin and bio-certified cacao beans from around the world. Transforming them into delicious chocolate, right here on Madeira. Most of our chocolates use just one or two ingredients: cacao beans and cane sugar.

A Madeira whale-watching tour by private motor yacht gives your party a front-row view without the crowds. Embark and let your skipper search the open seas for marine life including dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. You’ll have a luxurious time with this privately chartered boat equipped with refreshments, sparkling wine, snorkel gear, and a shower.

Dip into Madeira’s thriving culinary scene on this wine and food tour in Funchal. Taste your way through Funchal’s restaurants and markets while learning about Madeira’s rich gastronomic history and admiring its distinctive ambiance. To top it off, sample local wines and mingle with friendly locals.

Go off the main tourist routes on this half-day guided tour of Madeira in an open-top jeep. In a small group, travel off road and into the island's natural beauty. See mountains, the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos ("the sea wolves' lair"), and ascend 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) for a view across Nun's Valley that not many visitors see. Toast the day with a freshly made poncha (traditional alcoholic beverage).

Get outside and see Funchal at its best on this full-day tour to a wine area, lava pools, a waterfall, a forest, and spectacular viewpoints. Save hours of research time by having a full itinerary planned out for you. Highlights include Seixal's lava pools, Véu da Noiva waterfall, Porto Moniz volcanic pools, and Cabo Girão sea cliff.

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.

One of the most popular hikes in Madeira is the challenging trek between the Arieiro and Ruivo mountain peaks. Take the guesswork out of getting there by booking a transfer service to easily get to and from the hike. This is not a guided tour but an easy way for visitors who don't have cars to access the hike.

Begin your day watching the sunrise over the clouds and mountains on this early morning adventure from Funchal. Join a small group and head to the summit of Arieiro, Madeira’s third highest peak, to watch the sky change from night to day. After, enjoy a “levada” walk through the lush forests before the crowds set in.