The 4 Best Wine Tours in Madeira

1.Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Walk through Funchal with a local guide such as Ana, Leonora, Elda, or Roberto, stopping at independent eateries for Madeiran food, wine, and poncha. You get a proper meal’s worth of tastings, cultural stories, menu help, and practical restaurant tips. The route is easy paced but includes some hills and standing.

“We would really recommend this tour. It was great to try local food and drink and Ana was an excellent guide.”

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2.Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 680 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Start near Funchal’s Sé Cathedral and walk the old town with a local guide such as Ana, Elda, or Darleen. You’ll sample Madeira wine, poncha, pastries, market fruit, traditional dishes, coffee, and regional sweets while learning about the island’s culture. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic choices are available.

“Good tour with a nice variety of stops. Great way to see some of Funchal and experience all things Madeiran.”

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3.Skywalk with Wines Tasting and Vineyards Half day 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

Join a small-group 4x4 trip from Funchal to Cabo Girão and São Vicente. You’ll cross mountain tracks, walk through Quinta Barbusano’s steep vineyards, and taste up to six Madeira wines with a local guide. Guides such as Tiago, Diogo, José, and Francisco are praised for their island knowledge and good humor.

“4×4 adventure was a very unique experience for us. Excellent driving on the dirt, up and down road with a beautiful view. Thank you!”

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4.Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 469 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $111

Explore Funchal on a 3.5-hour food and wine walk with up to 10 people. You will visit eight tasting venues for 11 foods and six drinks, from Madeira wine and poncha to bolo do caco, market fruit, chocolate, and black scabbard fish. Guides such as Matt, Roberto, and Isabel add local history and practical tips.

“Very good informative tour. We learnt a lot from Roberto. He provides an entertaining, relaxed and enjoyable tour.”

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