--- 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: 60 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" guidekin_pick: Food tastings at your own pace rank_in_category: 7 of 10 (Wine & Gastronomy) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-10-04 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 €60 per person. In our comparison: #7 of 10 in Wine & Gastronomy, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 - Children from €60: ages 15 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 113 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tapas Walks - Group: Private tour, your party only - Start times: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31 ## Reviews 4.82 from 113 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 108 of 113. - 5 stars: 101 (89%) - 4 stars: 7 (6%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers enjoy the flexible pace and welcoming food stops; some were surprised there was no accompanying guide. **Praised:** - Flexible pace with time for shopping, detours and breaks - Clear directions and responsive communication from the organisers - Warm welcomes from venues already expecting guests - Tapas and cheese tastings repeatedly picked as highlights - Easy walks between stops while exploring central Funchal **Complaints:** - Some booked expecting an accompanying guide and were surprised it was self-guided - Some wanted more savoury food, while others enjoyed the dessert stops - Independent navigation can be difficult without reliable mobile internet - Venue closures and early closing times can disrupt the planned stops Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-07-15 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-04. ## 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJz3kecQ9gYAwRYw5WU4wAWY0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 ## Compared with other Wine & Gastronomy | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 10** | €60 | 3h–4h | 4.82 (113) | private | | ["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 | | [Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](/portugal/madeira/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/madeira/tours/madeira-island-private-wine-full-day-tour-in-all-terrain-vehicle/?format=md) | €250 per group | 7h | 5.0 (50) | private | Ranked #7 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/madeira-walking-food-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md