Madeira Food, Wine & Cultural Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Drinks are included, we offer non alcoholic options

Personal Insurance.

Qualified Tour Guide

Food and Drinks

What To Expect

Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours

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.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Food, Wine & Cultural Tour

Duration: 4 hours

Reviews

4.84

882 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

796

A must do!
Q4360KZtinal,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible experience touring with Isabelle. The food was exceptional and the information we received during the tour was informative and entertaining. A definite must when in Funchal!❤️
Excellent
Coastal17269453101,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really nice trip filled with delight and delights. The guide told good stories and it was a huge experience that we could not have created ourselves. We started the tour at 13 a.m. and it was perfect, we were stop saturated and did not need dinner afterwards. It was definitely worth the amount.
Excellent experience
Coastal17269453101,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We got the experience of our children in birthday gift, Erling turned 70 in the day. What a lovely day, with cultural description of Funchal city, gastronomic experiences, and lovely company from Michigan USA. Many thanks to our sweet guide, As we wish a lovely holiday in Lisbon ❤️🤗
Enjoyable
L9565LHmartinm,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful experience and very enjoyable our tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Highly recommend this tour to anybody visiting maderia.
Excellent tour
684garethm,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was Mara. Visited 7 different places, a variety of dishes; we had lunch; desserts (twice); drinks and in between stops Mara was explaining the cultural significance of the areas. There is some walking but nothing strenuous. All in all we had a great time with everything included. Some tours make you pay for the food.
Great tour guide. Great food. Great wine. Great experience!
Dave m,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mara was an amazing tour guide! She was knowledgeable, fun, friendly and easy to talk too. She shared a lot of history, and we also shared a lot of personal life experiences/stories with one another. The food was excellent, there was nothing we didn’t like. We would definitely recommend not only the tour, but her personally to anyone we know coming to the island!
Brilliant experience!
Tracy K,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fabulous tour that helps you learn about Madeiras culture and history as well as sampling lovely traditional food and beverages and lunch provided. Good value for money. Highly recommend
Brilliant experience!
olga r,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Brilliant food. Lovely and knowledgeable guide. Worth every penny. Highly recommended.
Rewarding and top organized!
anitawQ2609EA,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Were traveling with Mara in a small group. Was super informative, relaxed and there was plenty of delicious food. Keep it up!
We really enjoyed the...
ELIZABETH A,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was a local who told us some very interesting facts about the island, it's culture and of course food. We ate a lovely variety of things that were in the guidebooks as 'must try' and felt like we were getting them in proper local places and not just tourist traps. Would highly recommend!