An entertaining mix between a tour and a bar hop!
Expect good drinks and a laid-back atmosphere. This isn’t about fancy introductions or curated experiences; it’s about finding your new favourite spot in the city.
A fun journey with 6 stops through the historic streets of Funchal, where local drinks and vibrant culture unite. Our tour takes you on an adventure, from savouring a local beer to indulging in the rich heritage of Madeiran wines. Experience the iconic Nikita cocktail, uncover the secrets of local ginja, and master the art of Poncha-making by taking part in an exclusive poncha workshop!
As we bounce from spot to spot, you’ll stumble upon the places locals actually hang out—a far cry from your guidebook´s suggestions.
Join us for a memorable afternoon of drinks and laughter!
– Drink tastings
– Local guide
– Poncha Workshop
– Additional food and drinks (available to purchase)
– Pick-up and Drop-off
– All sessions are in English.
– Other languages in private.
– A moderate amount of walking is involved.
– 18+ years old (children are not permitted on this tour)
– Foodies
– People who value to get to know the costumes and specialties in a destination
– Cruisers – If Funchal is a destination of your cruise itinerary this tour makes a great shore excursion. The meeting point is within walking distance from the port and you get to walk though the city centre. Since you won’t feel the need to have lunch after the tour, you will have the remaning hours to enjoy as you wish before you get back to the cruise ship.
3 Hours
Instant Confirmation
Wednesday
1. Still Madeiran Wine
Start your tour at one of Madeira’s well-known wineries, enjoying a tasting of one of their fine still wines.
2. Local Beer:
Start off at a local bar, where you’ll get the chance to taste three artisanal beers. Enjoy a selection of three unique brews, each crafted with local ingredients and offering distinct flavors that showcase the best of Madeira´s artisanal brewing.
3. Ginjinha:
Taste the iconic Ginja, also known as ginjinha in a edible chocolate cup. Ginjinha is a Portuguese liqueur made from sour cherries (ginjas), alcohol, sugar, and other ingredients.
4. Madeira Wine:
Get ready to taste some Madeira Wine! A Madeira wine tasting is always a delightful experience that allows you to explore the unique and diverse flavors of Madeira wine, a fortified wine produced in Madeira. Madeira wine is known for its longevity, complexity, and versatility, making it a favorite among wine enthusiasts.
5. Nikita:
Next, you’ll experience the famous Nikita cocktail. Nikita is a refreshing blend of beer, ice cream, and tropical fruits. It’s a must-try when in Madeira. Enjoy the creamy and sweet flavours of this unique cocktail in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
6. Poncha & Workshop
Conclude your bar hopping tour in a perfect setting while enjoying the traditional Poncha. Participate in a Poncha workshop to learn how to make this iconic Madeiran drink, and take the experience back home with you! Sip on your freshly made Poncha, choosing from flavours like passion fruit, lemon, or tangerine, while taking in the beautiful view of the ocean and Funchal harbour.
Helene G2025-01-28 best food and wine tour we have ever done. Excellent tour. The best we did while we were on the island. Roberto was fantastic. Highly recommend. Good value for the cost. Meena N2025-01-27 Amazing tour and highly recommend! Amazing tour and highly recommend! Roberto was fantastic, very knowledgeable, friendly and put together a wonderful tour of Funchal that highlighted interesting architectural facts and the delicious culinary world of Madeira. Reasonably priced. Lou M2025-01-23 Overpriced and disappointed Roberto was a very interesting and knowledgeable guide, and very personable and our score is not a reflection on him at all. However, the 'food' element of the tour was poor. Also tour is back to front, we started at 10am with no food, but tasting of Madeira wine. Wine nice, but not at 10am. We then had 2 chocolates (tasty) , followed by cake/biscuits, then 2 tiny crostini, some fruit, some boiled pork( one small bowl between 4 people) and finally a taste of tuna, polenta and bread( again a portion for 1 or 2 between 4 people). We were offered no hot drink. We had more alcohol with morning snacks, and none with the final tuna. All.very strange. We paid £73.50 each, which is very expensive for Madeira, and for the quantities we had. Marian V2025-01-21 Lots of delicious food and drinks! We had Roberto as our tour guide. He was great! Lots of information and we tried lots of Madeira food and drinks at several different stops. Great tour! The company sent a message with a photo of where to meet to make it as easy as possible. welovetravel20132025-01-18 Wine, wine and more wine! A thoroughly enjoyable wine tour combined with a tour of the north of the island. Sophia was an excellent guide and driver, keeping us entertained with stories on the drive between the vineyards. Good to go to Antonio's vineyard up in the north for tasting of still wines and delicious lunch plus two visits for Madeira wine tastings. There were only 3 of us so it felt like a private tour and well worth the cost. Mary U2025-01-12 A wonderful tour..walking the streets of Funchal, tasting many delicacies. We had a wonderful afternoon and our guide Robert was very accomodating and knowledgeable about the culture, history, architecture, food and wine.Everything we tasted was amazing.This was a very relaxing and enjoyable tour, would highly recommend. MrGeorgie2025-01-09 Well organised and informative tour. Our guide, Sofia, delivered a high quality and enjoyable wine tour. Our guide, Sofia, delivered a high quality, informative and enjoyable tour covering the history of Madeira wine, the cultivation of the grapes and the history of the island. Lucia B2025-01-06 Enjoyable Foodie Tour This was a most enjoyable food and cultural tour. It began with a sampling of teas and pastel de nata with whipped cream and a ricotta cheesecake with jam served at an outside patio. A short walk up the intricately tiled street we visited a beautiful church and then sampled some delicious Bolo de Caco sandwiches. Next we made our way to the beautiful food market. We were fortunate for it to be a market day. We sampled various passion fruits including the interesting cheese fruit which tasted like a cross between banana and pineapple. There was of course a taste of Madiera wine with some beautifully shaped chocolates at another stop. That was followed up with a trip to a local restaurant where we had two types of fish including salt cod and scabbard fish with a side of baked carrot. We ended the day with a drink of freshly made poncha made with honey, orange juice and lots of rum. Our tour guide was knowledgable and provided us with a most enjoyable tour. We had several hours after the tour to enjoy the town of Funchal. Paula C2025-01-04 Brilliant day! Brilliant tour, probably the best we have done in several years of coming to Madeira. Sofia was n excellent facilitator with lots of stories to tell. The tour of Blandys was fascinating, seeing and smelling the barrels was amazing. Lunch at the vineyard, with tastings of 6 wines and a guided tour was beyond expectations. The final Madeira Wine plant was the perfect finish to the day. Loved it. joshydog2024-12-08 Amazing day What a beautiful relaxing day we had with with our lovely guide Sofia her knowledge of the island and history was second to none with the stunning scenery and the food was delicious washed down with the lovely local wines what an incredible amazing day Many thanks 🙏🍷
Although our system suggests that the payment is made through Paypal, you can pay with your credit card without creating a Paypal account.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Our payment system is fully integrated with the most important platforms that work B2C, so there will be no problem in booking your tour on our website.
Although our system suggests that the payment is made through Paypal, you can pay with your credit card without creating a Paypal account.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Our payment system is fully integrated with the most important platforms that work B2C, so there will be no problem in booking your tour on our website.