--- title: Madeira Walking Food Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-walking-food-tour/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 52 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 113 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-walking-food-tour/ --- # Madeira Walking Food Tour **Guidekin's take:** Not a guided walk but a self guided digital food trail through Funchal built by a local foodie community, with coffee and pastel de nata, tasca tapas, Madeira wine and poncha at handpicked independents, started whenever suits you. You eat at your own pace with no guide on the day. 4.82 from 113 reviews at €52 per person. ## Overview Welcome to Madeira's Ultimate Self-Guided Foodie Adventure! The most flexible and tasty foodie tour ever, you can start when you want, where you want, are you on a cruise? that's fine we can tweak the timings to suit you, are you doing another tour? that's ok we can start later. As the heart of Madeira's largest foodie community (check out Madeira Foodies on Facebook or instagram), we've poured our passion and local expertise into crafting the ultimate self-guided digital tour. Forget rigid schedules and feeling rushed – this experience is all about savoring the island's culinary delights at your own pace. We've meticulously handpicked 5 of the best independent eateries and local businesses, from charming coffee shops to authentic tasca taverns, the oldest bakery and other gems, where you can indulge in exquisite coffee, fine wines, delicious tapas, and of course, Poncha. Explore, taste, and discover the true flavors of Madeira on your own terms. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point will be shared on the… - 5 start times: between 11:00 and 15:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €52 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 113 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Tapas Walks ## What's included - Try the local coffee and Pastel de Nata - We have selected the best independents and local businesses to enjoy a perfect tasca tapas tour of Funchal, showcasing local products, hidden gems and tapas that you will enjoy at your own pace. - We've handpicked the best local meals and dentinhos for you to savor during your visit - Enjoy some Madeira Wine, a delicious table wine and the local Poncha drink ## Itinerary 1. **Mercado dos Lavradores** (4h) - Embark on a unique culinary journey through Funchal with our self-guided food tour! Uncover the city's best-kept foodie secrets, enjoying each stop at your leisure. Indulge in authentic local flavors, including the savory Dentinhos, a taste of world-renowned Madeira wine, and... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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 The meeting point will be shared on the day of the tour via whatsapp, the location will be close to Mercado Dos Lavradores. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-walking-food-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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