--- title: Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 210 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 189 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Wine and a meal? rank_in_category: 2 of 10 (Wine & Gastronomy) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch/ --- # Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch **Guidekin's take:** A semi private wine day that starts with a private visit to one of the oldest Madeira wine lodges in Funchal, crosses the island to more wineries and sits down to an espetada lunch paired with local wines, with hotel pickup in Funchal. Extra drinks and pickup outside Funchal cost more. 4.93 from 189 reviews at €210 per person. **Wine and a meal?:** Book a Funchal lodge visit, wineries and espetada lunch at €210 per person for 8h; pickup outside Funchal is not included. 4.93 from 189 reviews. Trade-off: Pickup outside Funchal is not included. (last checked October 1, 2026) In our comparison: #2 of 10 in Wine & Gastronomy, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us on a incredible demi private full-day wine tour around the island! Visit historic wineries, sample our best wines, savour the island’s traditional espetada dish paired with local wines, and enjoy stunning views! Learn the secrets of Madeira's wine on this unforgettable journey! We depart from Funchal with a private visit to Blandy’s Wine Lodges, one of Madeira's oldest producers where you will also taste the fantastic Madeira Fortified Wines! Next, we'll cross the island to the North Coast, passing through the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest. In São Vicente, we'll have a tasting of red, white and rose wines, followed by a walk in the vineyards and lunch, featuring the traditional dish espetada - skewered beef. After lunch, we’ll stop at a breathtaking viewpoint for stunning views of the incredible North coast! On our return to the south coast, we'll visit Barbeito’s for a final tasting of special Madeira Wines. Our qualified guides & vans provide all the comfort you need. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 70 pickup points - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting, Lunch, Food tasting - Age 5+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 70 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €210 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 189 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Wine Tours Madeira - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.93 from 189 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 186 of 189. - 5 stars: 180 (95%) - 4 stars: 6 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, varied wines and vineyard lunch; some describe the booking cost as high. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides sharing wine expertise and stories about island life - Varied tastings of fortified Madeira wines and local table wines - Generous vineyard lunch with well cooked beef skewers - Vineyard views and scenic stops across the island - Relaxed pace with time for questions at the wineries **Complaints:** - Some describe the booking cost as high Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-04-12 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Wine tasting - Driver/guide - Lunch - Hotel pick up and drop-off from Funchal - Beverages - Food tasting ## Not included - Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Pick up and drop off outside of Funchal ## Itinerary 1. **Sao Vicente** (2h) - São Vicente, located on Madeira's lush northern coast, is renowned for its stunning volcanic caves, verdant landscapes, and thriving wine culture, making it a must-visit for nature and wine enthusiasts alike 2. **Funchal** (2h) - , the vibrant capital of Madeira, is known for its historic charm, beautiful harbor, and rich botanical gardens, offering visitors a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. 3. **Estreito de Camara de Lobos** (1h) - Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, nestled in Madeira’s scenic wine region, is famous for its terraced vineyards, traditional wine festivals, and breathtaking views over the island's southern coast. ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Fri - Departures: 09:30 - 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 If you are staying in Funchal, we will pick you up at the hotel. You just need to email us with the name of the hotel. If not the meeting point is at: Blandy’s Wine Lodges (Avenida Arriaga 28, 9000-064 Funchal) at 9:15am. The tour starts at 9:30am (Attendance 15 minutes earlier is required). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ67sobAhgYAwRP9-pdBOR2Jc Pickup points listed by the operator: 70 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Wine & Gastronomy | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 10** | €210 | 8h | 4.93 (189) | shared | | ["Re-Canto" Farm-to-Table with Stunning Views at Madeira ](/portugal/madeira/tours/re-canto-farm-to-table-with-stunning-views-at-madeira/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.97 (110) | private | | [Madeira Island Private Wine Full Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-island-private-wine-full-day-tour-in-all-terrain-vehicle/?format=md) | €250 per group | 7h | 5.0 (50) | private | | [Private 4x4 Jeep Half Day - Picturesque Peaks, Vineyards, Skywalk](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-4x4-jeep-half-day-picturesque-peaks-vineyards-skywalk/?format=md) | €200 per group | 3h | 5.0 (31) | private | Ranked #2 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/wine-gastronomy/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md