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Madeira: Food, Wine & Culture Walking Tour

1. Madeira: Food, Wine & Culture Walking Tour

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 4-hour tour includes 7 stops with a visit to the market. From an artisanal chocolate tasting to the famous local custard tarts, the choices of delicious treats will be enough to satisfy anyone’s cravings.

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

2. From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

Depart Funchal and journey to the Pico dos Barcelos to experience one of Madeira's unique viewpoints. Get a breathtaking view of all points of the island, before making your way up to Eira do Serrado. Admire the surrounding chestnut trees and eucalyptus plants of the natural wonderland. The ancient footpaths are still used by locals and tourists, and the narrow road and tunnels can still be seen.  From an altitude of 1,094 meters above sea level, see across to the Nuns Valley. Isolated from the rest of the island, the Nuns Valley is surrounded by lava rock and takes its name from the nuns that once inhabited the valley as they fled from pirate attacks during the 16th century. Try some traditional chestnut cake and pastries only found in the region, along with different traditional liquors. Then, go to Monte, one of Madeira´s old tourist stops, and visit the church where the tomb of the Emperor Charles I of Austria can be found.  Add a little adventure to the day and enjoy an unforgettable 2-kilometer toboggan ride down the old road of Livramento, where the bus will pick you up at the bottom.

From Funchal: Full-Day Madeira Wine Tour with Lunch

3. From Funchal: Full-Day Madeira Wine Tour with Lunch

Depart Funchal and travel to the vineyards of Câmara de Lobos, Madeira's main wine region. Meet a local producer to learn how fortified wine is made. Continue along the north coast to San Vicente and marvel at the natural beauty of the landscape. Stop at a local house to enjoy a typical meal of local ingredients with wine pairings. Get spectacular views of the north coast, vineyards, and unique laurel forests before visiting a modern winery in Porto Moniz. Try a white wine acclaimed for its acidity and tropical aroma. Sample a selection of rosés and reds before making your way back towards the south coast and Funchal. Enjoy one last stop at a winery along the way to taste some very special wines from Madeira. Receive lots of information about the different wine growing regions and wines throughout the day.

From Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour with Food & Drinks

4. From Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour with Food & Drinks

Admire the sunset from Madiera's third-highest peak on a private or shared tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro. Stargaze using telescopes with a smartphone adapted to record what you find in the night sky, and enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic with a charcuterie board. Following pickup at your accommodation, head directly to Pico do Arieiro at an altitude of 1,818 meters where you can enjoy the sun setting in one of the island's most beautiful settings. See shades of orange, pink, and red from above the clouds. Before settling into your ideal viewing spot, enjoy time to walk around Pico do Arieiro to explore the peaks before it gets dark or to visit some of the area's popular viewpoints. Get cozy with local wine and other drinks paired with a cheese tray. After sunset, you can dance with some of your favorite music using a portable 180W Bluetooth stereo with access to a Spotify premium account. When night comes, stargaze using included telescopes. Film the sky's canvas with your own smartphone using smartphone adapters on the telescopes. Later, end the night with drop-off back to your hotel. Cheese tray menu (vegetarian options available upon request): • 5 different types of cheese • Prosciutto, salami, dry fruits, pistachio, walnuts, peanuts, and seasonal fruits • Traditional bread, crackers, and toast • Tempura shrimp, meat croquettes, codfish cakes Drinks (different options available upon request):• Alcoholic: red wine, white wine, rosé, green wine, beer, and poncha (traditional Madiera cocktail) • Non-alcoholic: non-alchoholic beer, Coca-Cola, orange Juice, and passion fruit soda

Madeira: Flag Ship Tour of Santa Maria de Colombo

5. Madeira: Flag Ship Tour of Santa Maria de Colombo

Have a unique experience and climb aboard a convincing replica of Christopher Columbus’s original vessel the Santa Maria, built right here on lush Madeira Island. Enjoy a time-travelling journey back to the 15th century, and walk along the southern coast of the island before reaching Cabo Girão. There, stop for a refreshing swim in the azure waters off the coast. Keep your eyes open for possible sightings of dolphins and whales peeking above the blue waves as you walk along the Atlantic coastline.

Madeira: Nature & Wine 4x4 Tour from Funchal or Caniço

6. Madeira: Nature & Wine 4x4 Tour from Funchal or Caniço

From Funchal, head to Serra d'Agua, a valley at the center of the island. Afterward, take a nice off-road drive with fantastic views over Porto Moniz, Ribeira da Janela, Paul da Serra, and São Vicente. Then, have a fabulous experience with a very important wine producer in Madeira, enjoying a guided tour through the vineyards, followed by wine tasting. Enjoy a professional explanation about traditions, wine culture, and wine production given by an oenologist. Finally, move on to Cabo Girão, the highest cliff in Europe and second in the world at 589 meters, known for its suspended glass floor balcony that offers a spectacular panoramic view over the Atlantic, Câmara de Lobos, and Funchal.

Funchal: Food and Wine Walking Tour

7. Funchal: Food and Wine Walking Tour

Discover the exciting history of Funchal as you sample its flavors on a 3-hour guided walk. Hear about the city’s past, admire its architecture and of course try some famous Madeira wines. Taste traditional foods from restaurants and the local market. Enjoy 9 stops in all, with 11 food and 6 drink tastings. The following venues are stops on this tour: • O Calhau • Uau Cacau: a 100 percent Madeiran chocolate factory, that’s all about elegant chocolates and traditional flavors that are simply Irresistible • Blandy's Wine Lodge: the wines from this producer are appreciated all over the world, and their older wines enjoy the highest reputation among top professionals • Fabrica de Santo Antonio: a factory that produces the best-known Madeira cookies and sweets from traditional recipes • Cristalina Chique: this typical bar is popular among the locals, who enjoy eating the black scabbard fillet sandwiches or fresh tuna, at any time of the day • Mercados dos Lavradores: the farmers market in Funchal offers up colorful flowers, seasonal exotic fruits and a wide variety of fish • A Mercadora: this typical Madeiran grocery store sells various spices as well as beans, potatoes and much more – try the famous sugar cane spirit poncho • Venda da Donna Maria: sample tasty regional and home cooking at this old town restaurant that offers a menu of typical Madeiran cuisine • Chocolate e Menta: a tea house where you end off your morning filled with delicacies. From here you’ll return to the departure point.

From Funchal: Madeira Skywalk, Valleys, & Wine Tasting

8. From Funchal: Madeira Skywalk, Valleys, & Wine Tasting

Explore the diverse landscapes of Madeira on a half-day open roof 4x4 tour from Funchal. Following a pick-up from your hotel (available from accommodations in Funchal Central Area and Funchal Port), drive to Boca dos Namorados approximately 305 meters (1,000 feet) above sea level. Situated in the Sitio da Corrida, it’s one of the most important landmarks of the Jardim da Serra. Admire Nun’s Valley and Downtown Funchal from afar. Continue to the viewpoint of Boca da Corrida in the parish of Jardim da Serra, the upper part of Câmara de Lobos. Get a magnificent view over the Nun’s Valley and the central massif of Eira do Serrado, the start point for the Caminho Real Encumeada. Continue to Jardim da Serra for a coffee break, and taste some authentic poncha (an alcoholic drink made from distilled sugar cane juice, mixed with honey, lemon rind and fruits). Sample some other local drinks before going to the last panoramic viewpoint at Cabo Girão, situated on the highest promontory in Europe. At an elevation of 580 meters (1,900 feet), it offers a spectacular view over the ocean and municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal, and is famous for its suspended glass skywalk. Finish the tour in a traditional fishing village, Câmara de Lobos, where you'll visit the top producer of fortified Madeira wine and have the chance to taste the product.

From Funchal: Sea Cliffs and Wine Tasting 4WD Tour

9. From Funchal: Sea Cliffs and Wine Tasting 4WD Tour

Depart Funchal by open 4WD vehicle and journey to one of the island's most impressive views. Go to Cabo Girão on the southern coast, where a glass-floored viewing platform was installed in October 2012 and the Cabo Girão Skywalk is the highest in Europe. Marvel at hues of intense depth and clarity, enhanced by the constant light of a warm and inviting sun. Travel along the island's steep and serpentine roads and enter an exotic part of Madeira known only to a few. Benefit from the services of a local guide as you get uninterrupted views from your open-top 4x4 vehicle and visit Câmara de Lobos, where Sir Winston Churchill was inspired to paint the landscape. We will stop at a local bar, where you can try some local/traditional drinks and the famous, "poncha."

Madeira: Local Food Experience w/ Harvesting & 3-Course Meal

10. Madeira: Local Food Experience w/ Harvesting & 3-Course Meal

Our experience will create unique and unforgettable moments for our guests. The objective is to show a 3-course menu with drinks, where the products of our island and our plantation will be highlighted. Since we call for the use of "seasonal products" our menu will vary according to the same, always keeping "Madeira traditional Espetada" as the protagonist. (There are vegetarian options) Upon arrival, our guests will be welcomed with a "Welcome drink". The second moment will be a visit to our space and our agricultural production, where we will harvest some products that will be present on our menu. Then we start making our menu, where we want our guests to be an integral part of it, in order to make the whole process known and create bonds. After the tasting phase, our experience ends with a self-made digestive, typical of Madeira Island.

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What people are saying about Madeira

Versailles is definitely worth visiting as it shows how rich French were and how splendid the life at court might have been. It has beautiful architecture, art pieces and gardens. The huge downside is that there is no fast track entrance and that we had to wait for about 2h to enter. This was absolutely outrageous!

This tour is really worth it. If you are in Madeira, you should have experienced the Valley of the Nuns. We booked this tour because it included both the viewpoint and the village itself. Our driver and guide did a great job, explained a lot to us (all in two languages) and showed us as well as drove safely.

Lucy is the best guide we‘ve ever had. So pure, friendly and funny with so much experience! She knows everything about the island and all the tips & tricks to make your tour as enjoyable as possible :)

Wonderful experience! Had a great time with a nice group of people. Highly recommendable!

We all loved it, the view was gorgeous, the appetizers were delicious!! I recommend)