Madeira Food & Wine Tours in Funchal
Taste Madeira in Funchal: food and wine walks through the old town and the Mercado dos Lavradores, Madeira wine lodges, poncha and a pastel de nata class. These are the best-rated food and wine experiences in Funchal, with length and rating.
Top-rated food tours in Funchal
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The top food and wine experiences in Funchal by rating and number of reviews.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food, Wine and Culture Tour with Market Visit | 4 hours | 4.7 (881) | The best seller | Check availability |
| Funchal Food and Wine Walk with 17 Tastings | 3.5 hours | 4.8 (544) | The most tastings | Check availability |
| Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Wine | 1.5 hours | 4.9 (227) | A hands-on class | Check availability |
| Self-Guided Gourmet Tapas Food Tour | Flexible | 4.8 (192) | Your own pace | Check availability |
| H.M. Borges Winery Tour with Wine Tasting | 1 hour | 4.7 (447) | Madeira wine | Check availability |
Our pick: the Food, Wine and Culture Tour with Market Visit, rated 4.7 from 881 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
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What a Funchal food tour covers
The best-rated walks combine the Mercado dos Lavradores, the island’s main market for fruit, fish and flowers, with tastings in the old town around Rua de Santa Maria. Expect bolo do caco (garlic-butter flatbread), espetada, local cheese and fruit, poncha (the island’s cane-spirit and citrus drink) and a glass or two of Madeira wine.
Which experience to choose
- A first day in Funchal: the food, wine and market walk gives you the whole picture.
- Most tastings: the 17-tasting food and wine walk.
- Hands-on: the pastel de nata class, with wine.
- Wine first: see our Madeira wine tours and lodge tastings.
Tips
- Go hungry: walks with many tastings add up to a full meal.
- Market days are busiest in the morning, which is also when the stalls look best.
- Book a day or two ahead when cruise ships are in port.
How we choose
We list experiences with strong, recent reviews on GetYourGuide and real local tastings. Ratings were checked in October 2026.
FAQ about Madeira Food & Wine Tours in Funchal
Frequently asked questions
What is the best food tour in Madeira?
The most reviewed is the Food, Wine and Culture Tour with a market visit in Funchal (4.7 from 881 reviews). The Funchal food and wine walk with 17 tastings is rated 4.8 from 544 reviews.
What food should I try in Madeira?
Espetada (beef on a laurel skewer), black scabbard fish, bolo do caco flatbread, lapas (limpets), passion fruit, poncha and Madeira wine.
Do Madeira food tours include wine?
Yes, the best-rated walks include Madeira wine and often poncha.
How long is a food tour in Funchal?
About 3.5 to 4 hours.