Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour
Description
On this exceptional cultural and gustatory experience, you will be taken to off the beaten track to sample amazing traditional food from Madeira while sipping a glass of Madeira wine or a cup of Portuguese tea. The tour starts in the charming historic center with a qualified tour guide who has many years of experience. Your guide will explain the historical and cultural details of the city as well as the traditions behind each dish, which will surely enrich the tour. This tour includes various stops with a visit to the local market, from fruit tasting, traditional honey cake and cookies to the famous local custard tarts, the choices of delicious treats will be enough to satisfy anyone’s cravings. A minimum of 4 people is required for this activity to happen. In the unlikely event of not reaching this minimum, we will contact you for rescheduling or refunding.
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Itinerary
Our qualified local tour guide will meet you at the meeting point and will accompany during all tour, expaling all details about history, culture and delicious food you are going to sample.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Not recommended for vegans
Reviews(985)
Very nice tour with a guide that was very informative and nice. I can recommend this to anyone who is interested in the culture, history and food in Madeira.
We had a wonderful tour with Zelda. She was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We learnt a lot about Madeiran culture and of course the food. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
We had such a great experience with Ana Louisa. We almost chose not to book since it was a full 4 hours, but we're so happy we did. It was our first afternoon on Madeira and this tour was a wonderful way to be introduced to the food and the culture of the island. We would definitely recommend to anyone interested. FYI - my kids are 15 & 18yo and they both loved it.
We learned more about Madeira, it's history -- and especially the history of its food -- and enjoyed walking along some of the older streets in the city. We tasted tea, biscuits, fruit, chocolate, Madeira wine, and ended with a tasty selection of local dishes at Basalto, an excellent restaurant in a magnificent location. Our guide was extremely informative about all things Madeira and we learned a lot.
Darlene was our guide and did an outstanding job on providing a great experience on this tour. They had great in depth knowledge of Madeira and Funchal going into the past & present history of the country and city. The restaurants, cafes & bars visited along with tour were exceptional with a great range of local dishes, pastries and drinks on offer. Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages was available at all locations were applicable. Allergies and dietary requirements were accommodated well which was greatly appreciated. It’s got a good mix of walking and seating during the food tasting with bathrooms available along the trip. Darlene also did a great job on doing the tour in two languages English & Portuguese which kept all members engaged. Overall would say this is a must do when you visit.
I was a little nervous about going on this tour on my own, as my wife usually joins me on these trips. Unfortunately, she was unwell and couldn't make it, but I really had nothing to worry about. Our group was small, with just five guests, which made the experience feel relaxed and personal. Lina was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about Funchal. She led the tour effortlessly, and her enthusiasm really brought everything to life. Our group included both English and German speakers, and Lina switched seamlessly between the two languages throughout the tour. She made sure everyone felt included and explained everything clearly without ever missing a beat. The tour itself was fantastic. We explored Funchal while sampling a wonderful variety of local food and drink at several different venues, including traditional restaurants, a museum café and a bar in the market. Each stop came with fascinating stories, local history and interesting anecdotes that gave us a real insight into Madeira's culture and traditions. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Funchal. Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or with friends, it's a fantastic way to discover the city through its food, history and people.
Excellent , knowledgeable English speaking guide . We learned about the people , places and culture of Madeira - as well as tasting some lovely local food and drink X
A fun, friendly walking tour. We learned a lot about the local food!
Great tour. Lots of food and local information We tried a poncho and the alternative nikita and liked the Nikita more
Fantastic introduction to Madeira, it's origins, food and culture. Mara was an amazing tour guide who made the tour not only fascinating but a warm and friendly experience. 7 food stops and always options for vegetarians/ non- drinkers.
