Portugal · WINE TASTINGS IN MADEIRA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 wine tastings in Madeira worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A small-group Madeira jeep adventure to Cabo Girao Skywalk, cherry fields off-road, poncha break, and a free Madeira wine tasting in 4 hours.
“Excellent half a day with Tony; very entertaining and lots of beautiful scenery”
Jeep off-road through Laurissilva, Skywalk at Cabo Girão, then a São Vicente winery tasting. Small group, 4 hours from Funchal.
“This tour was great. It was very interesting to get off the beaten path, learn more about Madeira and see the countryside.”
Guided tour of H.M. Borges Madeira winery in Funchal, then taste aged fortified wines with honey cake and sugar cane cookies.
“The guide cheerfully toured us through the H.M. Borges Winery and explained us everything about the Madeira wine making process. We got to taste six of the most excellent Madeira wines. An absolute recommendation for every wine lover!”
Full-day Madeira wine tasting with lunch, small-group visits to wine areas near São Vicente and Câmara de Lobos, plus hotel pickup in Funchal.
“With every trip my cousin and I go on, we aim to book one sort of hiking tour and one wine tour - and the Madeira Wine Tour did not disappoint. It was not your typical vineyard tour so I wouldn't compare it to experiences in say Napa or Sonoma, but it was extremely beautiful, fun, and a unique experience to Madeira that I would highly recommend. The full day tour takes you to multiple areas of the island, with short breaks to experience a levada walk, check out the scenery from up high on a mountain along the drive, and a delicious home cooked lunch traditional Madeiran stew at…”
Off-road north Madeira views, a sustainable honey museum, and two Madeira wine tastings plus Cabo Girão skywalk in 7.5 hours.
“First of all thank you to Ruben for a wonderful day. He was at all times courteous and friendly and above all professional. The tour was made even more enjoyable by his extensive knowledge of the Island. The highlight of the day for us was the vineyard tour and Wine Tasting. This part of the tour was led by Carla who is extremely knowledgeable and a joy to talk to. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough.”
Open-roof classic Jeep tour from Funchal with Madeira wine tasting, poncha stop, and sky-high views at Cabo Girao and Nun’s Valley.
“We had a great day with Ricardo in the jeep. He took us to many local places, and the off road was fun.”
Taste five 10-year Madeira wines with a certified sommelier at Funchal’s Garden Grill, paired with cheese, dried fruit, and chocolate.
“This was probably the best tasting we've ever been to. Roberto was absolutely fascinating, he explained the history of Madeira Wine, as well as going through each type of wine and explaining their characteristics and pairings. I'd encourage anyone to try this experience.”
Guided Madeira vineyard tour with wine tasting, tapas, and dramatic stops at Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos from Funchal.
“Visit to village on way seems pointless as we ended up being late. My wife has difficulty walking so she missed the tour as she couldn’t catch up. We did enjoy the wine a lot!”
4-hour Madeira jeep safari plus wine tasting at Quinta do Barbusano, with cliff views from Cabo Girão and small-group pickups in Funchal.
“Jeepsafari was zeer leuk. Van de wijnproeverij hadden we meer verwacht.”
90-minute Funchal Portuguese wine tasting with a certified sommelier, 5 wines, cheese and cured meats, plus vegan options.
“Alle vinene var gode og med en god introduktion.”
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