Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Madeira, Portugal
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A guided savory food and walking tour in Funchal
- Learn about Madeira’s gastronomic history from a local guide
- Sip six varieties of wine made on Madeira and learn about their flavor profiles
- Sample goodies at local restaurants, with nine stops in all
- This is a small group tour for an intimate experience
What's Included
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Snacks
- Wine tasting
- Local guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- H&MRua Dr. Brito Câmara, São Martinho, 9000-039 Funchal, Portugal
The Food & Wine Walking Tour takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and it starts at 10.00am. Attendance 15 minutes earlier is required. The meeting point is at Infante Roundabout right next to “H&M” store at 09.45am.
End point
- R. Dom Carlos I 45A, 9060-051 Funchal, Portugal
The Food and Wine Walking tour ends on the old part of the town, Zona Velha.
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Mercado dos Lavradores
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was a truly engaging and interesting tour. Our guide Pedro was passionate and informative from the very start and really took the time to explain the history, the culture and the traditions of food and drink in Madeira. We were also blessed with the weather which made tasting and eating outside even more memorable. Finding local corners and restaurants tucked away in the backstreets of Funchal offering traditional specialities was a delight and I went back to many of them during the week to savour the delights. Having never done a tour before, I was really pleased and enjoyed every minute. The group of tourists on the tour was also friendly and lovely. Thank you Pedro, you are an asset to the tourism of Madeira. I would highly recommend.
Reviews
4.9
based on 233 reviews
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We were a very small group, Matt our guide had a great sense of humour and was really informative, giving us plenty of local history, explanations about all the plant life, as well as the local food and wine. The tour was very relaxed and moved at our pace with numerous stops for samples of alcohol and food. For those concerned about accessing toilets there were plenty of opportunities on this tour. A diverse range of foods and wines to sample offering a very pleasant introduction to local eating and drinking habits.
Pedro was a lot of fun, very knowledgeable, and built a great food & wine tour that showcased Funchal and all its flavours picking local spots rather than the colour-by-number touristy locations.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable tour with lovely people. Matt, our guide was great; very knowledgeable about history, culture, food and even horticulture! A great assortment of food and drink was had. We were thoroughly stuffed by the end. Matt also recommended a great seafood restaurant which we used several times. Thanks Matt.
We’ve been coming to Madeira for over 20 years. This experience took us to some parts of Funchal we haven’t visited before. We were in a small party of ten, different nationalities but everyone was quite friendly. The food tasters were ok but not outstanding. As a food and drink tour, it could have been better.
Excellent - our guide was amazing. Very informative! Lots of little “secret” spots to explore:) thank you so much!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Jennifer!
We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience and enjoyed discovering some of Funchal’s “secret” spots — those hidden gems are a big part of what makes the tour so special 😊
It’s also wonderful to know your guide made such a great impression with their knowledge and storytelling.
Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira soon!
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
This was a truly engaging and interesting tour. Our guide Pedro was passionate and informative from the very start and really took the time to explain the history, the culture and the traditions of food and drink in Madeira. We were also blessed with the weather which made tasting and eating outside even more memorable. Finding local corners and restaurants tucked away in the backstreets of Funchal offering traditional specialities was a delight and I went back to many of them during the week to savour the delights. Having never done a tour before, I was really pleased and enjoyed every minute. The group of tourists on the tour was also friendly and lovely. Thank you Pedro, you are an asset to the tourism of Madeira. I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Jules, for such a thoughtful and detailed review!
We’re truly happy to hear that your first tour experience was such a positive one and that you enjoyed every minute. It’s exactly what we aim for — creating engaging, authentic moments that connect you with Madeira’s food, culture, and people.
It’s wonderful to know that Pedro made such an impact with his passion and storytelling. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him — he’ll be delighted to hear he made your experience so memorable.
We also love that you went back to revisit some of the local spots afterwards — that’s one of the best compliments we can receive 😊
Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future!
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
We had such a fantastic experience. Our guide was relaxed and friendly, well-informed and made our time together fun. Not to mention everything we ate and drank was delicious! A really great way to see Funchal.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Samantha!
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience and that the tour felt both fun and informative — exactly what we aim for. It’s great to know you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the food, and the drinks along the way 😊
Thank you as well for calling it a “100% must do” — that truly means a lot to us!
We hope to welcome you back to Madeira again soon.
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
This was simply brilliant. Pedro is one of the best tourist guides we have had. Knowledgeable, able to answer all questions and obviously well liked by the locals who all seemed to know him. We tasted wine, tried authentic food and learned lots. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Catherine!
We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had such a brilliant experience. It means a lot to know that Pedro made such a strong impression — his knowledge, passion, and connection with the local community are truly special, and we’re proud to have him on our team.
It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the mix of wine, authentic food, and local insights — that’s exactly what we aim to deliver.
Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future!
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Had a wonderful tour on 13th March. Good communication on where to meet. A small chatty group and a great English guide with excellent local knowledge of food, wine and history. Really relaxed and informative. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Charlotte!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience and enjoyed the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the tour. Keeping our groups small and personal is something we really value, so it’s great to know that made a difference.
It’s also fantastic to hear your guide’s knowledge of Madeira’s food, wine, and history stood out — that’s exactly what we aim to share with our guests.
Thank you as well for highlighting the communication and overall organisation — it means a lot.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Madeira again soon!
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Interesting tour in Funchal with a very competent guide!
Info about buildings and places, combined with tasting food, cakes, fruit and different things to drink gives a special touch of the city and Madeira.. The tour was very well organized!
Thanks for letting us know Funchal in this way!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Marit!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic experience exploring Funchal with us. Combining the city’s history, architecture, and local flavours is exactly what we aim for, so it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed that mix.
It’s also great to hear that the tour felt well organised and that your guide made it informative and engaging throughout.
Thank you again for your kind words — and for choosing to discover Funchal with us!
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Friendly, unhurried and fun. Tour guide Matt was an excellent guide who has a lovely relaxed demeanour and knows his stuff. An absolute delight of a tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Nikki!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxed and unhurried pace of the tour — that’s exactly the atmosphere we aim to create 😊
It’s also wonderful to know that Matt made such a great impression with his knowledge and easy-going style.
Thank you again for your kind words — “an absolute delight” means a lot to us!
We hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future.
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Bruno was our guide and he was super funny, a fountain of knowledge, and had tons of tips and tricks for navigating the city. We had a great time and he gave us a list of other places to check out. The spots were all unique and the food and drink phenomenal.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun time exploring Funchal and that the tour was both entertaining and informative, with plenty of local tips to help you navigate the city.
It’s great to know you enjoyed the unique spots we visited and found the food and drinks phenomenal — that’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver with Eating Madeira!. 🍷✨
We hope to welcome you back to Madeira for another memorable experience!
Would highly recommend this tour. We were so fortunate to be the only people so that Philippa, our guide, could was able to provide even more information about Funchal. A really good introduction to Funchal. Thank you very much!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that the tour was a fantastic introduction to Funchal and that you enjoyed such a personalized experience. Having the opportunity to explore the city at a relaxed pace and dive deeper into its history, culture, and flavors is exactly what we aim to offer.
Thank you once again, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira for another unforgettable experience! 🍷✨
Roberto was very knowledgable and gave us a real insight into Madeira. Whilst softly spoken he had excellent English. We’ve been to Madeira several times however got to see some places we hadn’t been before.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that the tour gave you a real insight into Madeira and allowed you to discover places you hadn’t seen before, even after several visits to the island. That’s exactly what we aim for — offering fresh perspectives and authentic experiences beyond the usual paths.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Madeira! 🍷✨
What a fantastic activity! Well worth doing. Our guide, Matt was so informative and the 8 stops for food and drink left us too full for a meal later. Small group of 10 meant everyone was involved in the conversations. Although we have been coming to Funchal for 10 years we learned new information!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear that you found the tour a must-do experience and that it exceeded your expectations. It’s especially rewarding to know that even after 10 years of visiting Funchal, you still discovered new insights along the way.
The small group format and generous food and drink stops are key to making the experience engaging, relaxed, and truly immersive — we’re glad you enjoyed it so much.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again for another memorable experience! 🍷
Really great tour, Matt was very knowledgeable and good at keeping us informed about all aspects of Maderia.
We visited some great places, drank some lovely wine and ate some very tasty dishes. We covered some great parts of Funchal too.
Thanks for the lovely time. Highly recommended
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much, Julie!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience exploring Funchal with us. It’s wonderful to know that Matt kept things engaging and informative throughout, and that you enjoyed both the food and the wines along the way.
We’re also really happy you got to discover some of the best parts of the city — that mix of flavours and places is exactly what we aim to share.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation — it truly means a lot to us!
Warm regards,
The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Roberto was a wonderful guide. He combined a nice mix of food tastes with city historical highlights.
We book a walking food & drink tour whenever we visit a new place so have been on quite a few around the world - this one topped them all! Knowledgeable guide, 8 stops including three sit-down "meals", wines, drinks, meats, sweets, we had them all. Can't recommend this tour highly enough!!
Roberto was very knowledgeable , it was a great trip!
The walking was light but you got to see alot, all the food and drinks we tasted were so different. Highly recommended.
It has a bit of everything. You won't just eat and drink. There will also be some cultural history. It is advisable to have a good breakfast beforehand and it is best not to plan any wine tasting afterwards as there is plenty there.
The Guide, Christina, was super nice and knows a lot ! Best Foodtour ever. Food was enought to be full at the end!
Matt is a very knowledgeable guide, patient and kind.
I'm probably speaking on behalf of a few other attendees when I say he needs to speak a bit louder while we are walking about the streets, as it became difficult to hear him , at times.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it to visitors new to Funchal.
Todd
Beautiful way to walk around the city and discover spots we otherwise would not have found! Was fun to be able to talk to other couples to get recommendations for other activities too :)
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the city and discovering hidden spots along the way. It's great that you were able to connect with other couples and get recommendations for even more fun activities. We hope to see you again
Unfortunately I would not describe this tour as a ‘food tour’. It started well at the brewery and there was a lot of information and opportunity to taste the Madeiran wine however it went down hill from there. The food we were given was measly e.g. a small packet with a bit of Madeira cake inside. And there was very little information about the food throughout. Some of it was really not pleasant (tough boiled pork on a plate to share with huge amounts of fat). The tour did drag running at 3h30 and I feel for £68.40 was not worth the money.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the tour.
Our tour is designed as a food tasting experience, featuring 9 stops where guests eat a variety of local foods and flavours, offering an authentic taste of local cuisine. Regarding the pork, we understand that it may not have been to your liking. This dish is a traditional local recipe, known for its unique preparation and flavour.
We apologize that the experience did not meet your expectations.
Our guide Mathew was terrific . We meet in Funchal , The tour was well organized no delays . The tour was a great value for the price . We loved the food, wines and sights. . We suggest this tour to all who like to experience foods and wine.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food tasting tour and appreciated the variety of local dishes we offer. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing a memorable experience for our guests.
We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit!
Fantastic day with Roberto on the food and wine tour. We started by enjoying Madeira wine at Blandy’s wine lodge and then made our way around town trying chocolate, traditional biscuits, fish, pork, bolodo bread, more wine and local fruits. Roberto was knowledgeable and shared history, art and cultural information. We have been on food tours in numerous countries and this one was at the top of our list. Make sure you go with an empty stomach as there is a lot of food and drink to sample.
Great tour, good well chosen stops and good samples of local food and drink. What would have really improved it would have been an opportunity at the start to quickly introduce each other in the group to build a sense of camaraderie
Roberto was a very experienced, friendly guide. We really recommend him. The tastings were really good and also the stories about the city. You should come with an empty stomach 🙂
Enia, our guide, was so amazing and charming ! There was so much food to try, and we tried a lot of drinks as well, including Poncha, beer and a few wines. I recommend this tour :)
What a perfect way to explore Old Town to get a resident's view of Funchal! Grace was able to point out so much more than just the varied local-focused foods and drinks we enjoyed tremendously. Come hungry so you won't miss out on anything. We particularly enjoyed the visit to the market to sample exotic (to us) Madeiran-grown fruits. A great introduction to Funchal. We've already gone back to most of the shops to enjoy new samples (as well as the favorites we tasted)!
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