Madeira · FUNCHAL FOOD, ESPETADA & MARKET TOURS
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Out of 9 funchal food, espetada & market tours on the island, these 9 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and what makes each different are all below, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the trip.
Private Madeira gastro hike with a quieter Levada walk, poncha history, and coals-grilled beef skewers, with pickup from Funchal.
“It was such a fun day. Even though we had rain, Claudio made it work. Lovely hike, amazing local lunch and fantastic fellowship. Terrific guide!”
4WD from Funchal with a local farmers market stop, off-the-road villages, and Christ the King viewpoints over Madeira.
“The drive into the hills high above was worth it all. I enjoyed seeing the lush vegetation, variety of trees, etc. and being able to ask questions about the area. Driver was very knowledgable. Market was local and fun! Nice few hours.”
4x4 half-day from Funchal to Christ the King views, eastern towns, and a real farmers market stop, with convenient hotel pickup.
“We had a terrific time with Nelson! He accommodated our diverse group and provided a solid overall introduction to life on his island home. We had a blast off roading and eating our way thru the farmers markets!”
Taste Madeira rum and gin on a 4-hour distillery tour with modern and traditional stops, then end with a tropical cocktail by the ocean.
“Bardzo miły przewodnik posiadajacy duża wiedzę na temat rumu. Ciekawa opowieść połączona z degustacja. Gorąco polecam każdemu kto chce się dowiedzieć czegoś więcej o procesie powstawania rumu.”
Eat espetada by night in Funchal with stops for Venezuelan bites, sunset viewpoints, and poncha. Small group, local guide, transport included.
“ShutUpAndEatMadeira takes tours to another level. We where on the second Espetada tour they did and it was a great experience. Knowing them i guess it will only get better. We enjoyed the company of Fabio (guide) and Jaki from ShutUpAndEatMadeira. Going to the outskirts of Funchal, drinking the best ponchas and having great bites (dentinhos) in local bars, was wonderfull. De tour takes you to some must see spots in and around Funchal. Doing this during sunset is a plus. The Espetada restaurant was a real local place no tourists except us. Food was great. Go and enjoy an evening with great company at local bars and restaurants, away…”
A guided Madeira bar hop with transfers and reserved seats, plus at least one drink at each stop over a 4-hour evening outing.
“Activité fantômes, qui n'a pas eu lieu. Nous étions ma cousine et moi même au lieu de RDV indiqué sur l'appli (lien GPS) situé à 15 min de voiture et 40 en bus. Arrivées au lieu indiqué il s'agissait d'un centre de jour ?! au milieu de rien. Nous étions un peu étonnées dès le départ du lieu indiqué et avons donc tenté de joindre par téléphone, mail et watsapp l'organisateur ( nous avons utilisé les coordonnées transmises via GYG) sans succès. Aucun rappel, ni mail!! 😡😡 Au final, nous avons été arnaqué de 90 euros et attendons au moment où j'écris une explication et un remboursement de la part…”
Half-day 4x4 Sunday tour from Funchal with pickup: Pico do Arieiro views, Santo da Serra market, Quinta visit, and Camacha wicker.
“Super Erlebnisse immer wieder Fahrerei Edy super Guide und immer empfehlen Wenn Ich nochmals wiederkomme dann werde ich Edy nochmals ohne zu überlegen nehmen war alles ok”
A private walking food tour in Funchal focused on custom tastings, starting with pastel de nata at Piano Café and usually ending in Zona Velha.
“Tolles Erlebnis, sehr sympathische und kundige Begleitung. Auf alle unsere Wünsche eingegangen, interessante Stationen bei dehnen nicht zwangsläufig etwas gegessen werden muss.”
A 4-hour craft beer tour in Madeira’s Funchal with hotel/cruise transfers, English guide, and a lineup of pale ales, stouts, and IPAs.
“Very relaxed way of getting introduced to the modest beer scene in Funchal. Tiago is a very knowledgeable guide, not only when it comes to the beers but also about Funchal and it's history.”
