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From Market to Plate: visit Funchal market & culinary experience

4.7 · 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French
Start & pickup
10:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Connect a visit to Funchal market with fruit tasting and a culinary experience where you can ask the chef about cooking techniques.

A starter, fish and meat dishes, dessert, wine and coffee or tea are included; private transport is excluded. 4.69 from 39 reviews at €103 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #16 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €103 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Starter; Fish Dish; Meat Dish; Dessert
  • Qualified local guide
  • Local and exotic fruits tasting
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • White and red wine
  • Private transportation

Children from €79 (ages 7 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.7
39 ratings
Tripadvisor 26 · Viator 13

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 37 of 39

Star breakdown of all 39 ratings

5 stars
31 · 79%
4 stars
6 · 15%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the market insights, food and wine; participation in food preparation falls short of some expectations

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the market and local food traditions
  • Fruit tastings introduce unfamiliar local varieties
  • Flavourful restaurant dishes with well-matched wines
  • Friendly chefs explain ingredients and cooking techniques

Complaints

  • Less involvement in food preparation than some reviewers expected
  • Extra payment requested when too few guests book

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 September 2020 to 5 April 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
In front of main entrance of local Market · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30 on Tue, Wed; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

- Visit to the vibrant local market;
- Exotic fruits tasting;
- Discover the unique flavors of Madeiran cooking while blending it with flavors of the world;
- An opportunity to ask a talented and approachable chef any culinary question;
- Learn new cooking techniques to try at home;
- Delightful and outstading meals;
- Zero waste restaurant;
- Lovely qualified tour guide;

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Local and exotic fruits tasting, White and…
  • Children from €79 ages 7 to 12

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Funchal City Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 20€1033h 30m4.69 (39)shared
Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal€3102h 30m4.99 (98)private
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal€704h5.0 (82)shared
Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal€4050 min4.94 (131)private

Ranked #16 of 20 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €310, median €45; typical length 2h 45m. 10 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Funchal City Tours

From €103 per adult