Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop-off from Funchal
- Beverages
- Food tasting
What's not
- Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Pick up and drop off outside of Funchal
Itinerary
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
Funchal, 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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5A day filled with laughter and surprises!
An absolutely beautiful experience. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. The food was delicious and the wine 🍷 tasting was so much fun!!
5Fantastic wine tour in Madeira
We had a wonderful day out with Monica on a full day wine tour. She is a very friendly person, fantastic tour guide and very skilled driver. She was a wealth of knowledge about all things Madeira and very happy to share her knowledge and the love of her island with us. The trip is for a maximum of 7 people, however we were only 4, so we were all very comfortable in Monica's Mercedes van. All of our stops were a great experience, lunch was delicious and we left with a much better understanding of both Madeira and table wine production on the island. We are so pleased we booked this tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Madeira who is looking for more personalised experience.
5Great tour, went by fast....
Great tour, went by fast. Monica was a great guide. Didn’t rush anyone and super pleasant. 3 good stops for wine-Madeira and a couple for nice viewponts
5A Madeira holiday highlight
What an absolutely brilliant day! Communication with Iara was superb, and she managed to amend the tour to a private one, bespoke for our group. She also arranged pick-up from Calheta for a nominal additional fee. Our guide, Pedro, fitted right in with our vibe. He happily chatted with us, regardless of age or interests. He was knowledgeable about both the island and the three wineries we visited. He drove with care and at a comfortable speed on the bendy, narrow mountain roads in the north. The scenery was outstanding. Blakey’s tasting was polished and a great start. Lunch at Barbusano was generous and well cooked. All the hosts and guides spoke excellent English. A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ day out!
5Great winery tour of Madeira
I did this winery tour solo and had an amazing time. It ended up being a very small group. We went to three wineries in different areas with vista stops along the way. Our lunch meal was delicious. Our guide Monica was also wonderful. She shared lots of interesting information about the history of Madeira.
5Excellent and informative day out
Excellent day with guide Monica. Visiting 3 wineries, tasting 12 wines and a fantastic lunch. Add Monica's home grown and heart-felt explanations of sights along the way.
Know before you go
- 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).
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Wine Tours Madeira
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Funchal
- Its from-price is 204% above the median of the 232 day trips we list in Funchal.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 232.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Funchal
Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, set on steep green hills with flower-filled gardens and a seafront old town.
Funchal spreads up a steep hillside above a natural harbour on Madeira's south coast. The old town, the Zona Velha, has narrow lanes with painted doors and small restaurants, and the cathedral dates from around 1500. The Mercado dos Lavradores sells tropical fruit, fish and flowers in a hall decorated with blue tiles. A cable car climbs from the harbourfront to Monte, high above.
Top-ranked sights in Funchal: Sé Cathedral of Funchal, Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte), Madeira Botanical Gardens.
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