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title: "Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour"
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alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/taste-funchal-food-wine-cultural-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 93
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 1006
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [de, pt, en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Non alcoholic drink options
rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Wine & Gastronomy)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-04
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# Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

**Guidekin's take:** A food walk through old Funchal that pairs traditional dishes with Madeira wine or tea while a qualified guide explains the stories behind each one; drinks and food are all in the price, with non alcoholic choices. Dietary needs must be flagged at booking. 4.84 from 1006 reviews at €93 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #9 of 10 in Wine & Gastronomy, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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 tour includes various stops with a visit to the local market, from fruit tasting, traditional honey cake and cookies to the famous local custard tarts, the choices of delicious treats will be enough to satisfy anyone’s cravings.

A minimum of 4 people is required for this activity to happen. In the unlikely event of not reaching this minimum, we will contact you for rescheduling or refunding.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Start from our office,
- Starts 10:30, 13:00, 16:00: 3 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €77: ages 7 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €93 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 1006 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French
- Start times: 10:30, 13:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.84 from 1006 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 965 of 1006.

- 5 stars: 908 (90%)
- 4 stars: 57 (6%)
- 3 stars: 27 (3%)
- 2 stars: 10 (1%)
- 1 star: 4 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and variety of local tastings; some would prefer fewer sweets and more savoury food.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable, friendly guides explaining local food, history and culture
- Varied tastings of local dishes, Madeira wine and poncha
- Generous food servings that leave many travellers full
- Relaxed walking pace with regular breaks for tastings
- Vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives, plus non-alcoholic drinks

**Complaints:**
- Some found the balance too sweet, while others liked the mix of sweet and savoury food
- Some found the food stops underwhelming

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-02-06 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Drinks are included, we offer non alcoholic options
- Personal Insurance.
- Qualified Tour Guide
- Food and Drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours** (4h) - Our qualified local tour guide will meet you at the meeting point and will accompany during all tour, expaling all details about history, culture and delicious food you are going to sample.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30, 13:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Start from our office, Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours,
next to Sé Boutique Hotel


Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeTdjuAhgYAwRjzEkkcClO90

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Not recommended for vegans

## Compared with other Wine & Gastronomy

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 10** | €93 | 4h | 4.84 (1006) | shared |
| ["Re-Canto" Farm-to-Table with Stunning Views at Madeira ](/portugal/funchal/tours/re-canto-farm-to-table-with-stunning-views-at-madeira/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.97 (110) | private |
| [Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-madeira-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.93 (189) | shared |
| [Madeira Island Private Wine Full Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle](/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-island-private-wine-full-day-tour-in-all-terrain-vehicle/?format=md) | €250 per group | 7h | 5.0 (50) | private |

Ranked #9 of 10 in Wine & Gastronomy by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €210, median €73; typical length 4h. 4 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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