Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Description
Join us on a incredible demi private full-day wine tour around the island! Visit historic wineries, sample our best wines, savour the island’s traditional espetada dish paired with local wines, and enjoy stunning views! Learn the secrets of Madeira's wine on this unforgettable journey! We depart from Funchal with a private visit to Blandy’s Wine Lodges, one of Madeira's oldest producers where you will also taste the fantastic Madeira Fortified Wines! Next, we'll cross the island to the North Coast, passing through the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest. In São Vicente, we'll have a tasting of red, white and rose wines, followed by a walk in the vineyards and lunch, featuring the traditional dish espetada - skewered beef. After lunch, we’ll stop at a breathtaking viewpoint for stunning views of the incredible North coast! On our return to the south coast, we'll visit Barbeito’s for a final tasting of special Madeira Wines. Our qualified guides & vans provide all the comfort you need.
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São Vicente, located on Madeira's lush northern coast, is renowned for its stunning volcanic caves, verdant landscapes, and thriving wine culture, making it a must-visit for nature and wine enthusiasts alike
Funchal, the vibrant capital of Madeira, is known for its historic charm, beautiful harbor, and rich botanical gardens, offering visitors a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, nestled in Madeira’s scenic wine region, is famous for its terraced vineyards, traditional wine festivals, and breathtaking views over the island's southern coast.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(183)
We had a fantastic day out with our amazing guide, Monica! She was so full of enthusiasm and knowledge! Not only did we get a great wine tour but also got a tour of Madeira. I would highly recommend!
Had a fantastic day out with Monica. Visited three different places for wine tasting. Had two short “unofficial” stops in between to take in the beautiful scenery. Lovely, comfy car which seated 7 plus Monica who drove and explained things on the way. Plenty of food and wine for lunch with amazing views over the vineyard. Was a lovely day out which we really enjoyed.
Pedro was such a great guide! 5 stars! Would recommend this tour to all wine lovers. The second stop was by far my favorite, the vineyard is beautiful and the meal is superb! best Espeteda we had on the island.
This was a very positive experience. Nice wines and food, positive guide and not to many people participating
Thank you, Andreas, for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you had such a positive experience and enjoyed the wines, food, and the overall atmosphere of the day. Keeping our groups small and personal is very important to us, so it’s great to know that made a difference for you. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to the guide as well 😊 Hope to welcome you back to Madeira again soon! Warm regards, The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Very good and nice. Nice nature experiences. Good wine tastings. Good guide
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful landscapes, the wine tastings, and the overall experience. It’s also great to know that the guide made a positive impression — we’ll be sure to share your kind words. We hope to welcome you back to Madeira again in the future! Warm regards, The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
I loved the tour! Out guide Filipa was very kind and informative. It was very interesting to visit the distinctly different places and taste various wines. Lunch was amazing too! Thank you for this experience!
Thank you so much, Zane! We’re delighted to hear you loved the tour and enjoyed visiting such different places across the island — it really is a special part of the experience. It’s also great to know that Filipa made it even more enjoyable with her kindness and knowledge. And we couldn’t agree more — the lunch is always a highlight 😊 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 probably one of the most expensive day trips we have ever booked but worth every penny. With a small group of 4 we certainly could not complain about a lack of personal attention. Our guide for the day was Filipa who we could not praise enough for the sharing of her immense knowlege about Madeira and her general company throughout. Our 1st stop was Blandy's where we learnt so much about the families history, investements and passion about their fortified wine business. Great tastings and explanantions about the various wines. Our 2nd visit was to Mr Antonio's table wine vineyard. We had an escorted vineyard visit and wine tasting with Joana whose passion and knowledge about this vinyard (and wines in general) was outstanding. This vinyard tour was followed by extensive wine tastings and accompanied by a very full lunch. The final visit was to the Barbeitos production site. Sadly our guide for that didn't have the greatest knowledge and for our tastings didn't provide water between these to clear the palatte. This was disappointing after our previous 2 visits. Because of the latter I did consider giving this a 4 star rating but that would have been unfair on the many positives and enjoyment of everything else.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you found the experience worth it and enjoyed the small group format — providing a personal and attentive day is exactly what we aim for. It’s wonderful to know that Filipa made such a strong impression with her knowledge and company throughout the day. We’re also very happy that you enjoyed the visits to Blandy’s Wine Lodge and the vineyard experience — we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team there as well. At the same time, we really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the final stop. We’re sorry to hear that this part didn’t meet the same standard as the rest of the day, and we will certainly take this into account and share it with the partner involved to ensure improvements are made. Thank you again for your balanced and constructive feedback — it truly helps us continue to refine and improve the experience. We hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future! Warm regards, The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Monica was our guide. The day was fabulous from pick up to drop off. Everything was smoothly coordinated. In addition to the tastings, winery tours and lunch, we enjoyed riding along the backroads of Madeira. We saw beautiful coastline on the north-east side of the island and learned many facts about the island. It was a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fabulous day from start to finish and that everything felt smooth and well coordinated — that’s exactly what we strive for. It’s great to know that Mónica made the experience even more enjoyable, and that you appreciated not only the tastings and visits, but also the scenic drive along Madeira’s beautiful backroads and coastline. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future! Warm regards, The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Excellent wine tour Guide very informative Small group
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the informative guiding and small group experience — both are key to what we aim to offer. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira soon! Warm regards, The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
Monica is delightful, the wines were wonderful, and the food amazing!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience and enjoyed the wines and food along the way. It’s also fantastic to know that Mónica made such a great impression — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you back to Madeira again soon! Warm regards, The Wine Tours Madeira Team 🍷
