Discover the exciting history of Funchal as you sample its flavours on a 3-hour guided walk. Hear about the city’s past, admire its architecture and of course try some famous Madeira wines. Taste traditional foods from restaurants and the local market.
Enjoy 9 stops in all, with 11 food and 6 drink tastings. The following venues are stops on this tour:
• O Calhau
• Uau Cacau: a 100 percent Madeiran chocolate factory, that’s all about elegant chocolates and traditional flavours that are simply Irresistible
• Blandy's Wine Lodge: the wines from this producer are appreciated all over the world, and their older wines enjoy the highest reputation among top professionals
• Fabrica de Santo Antonio: a factory that produces the best-known Madeira cookies and sweets from traditional recipes
• Cristalina Chique: this typical bar is popular among the locals, who enjoy eating the black scabbard fillet sandwiches or fresh tuna, at any time of the day
• Mercados dos Lavradores: the farmers market in Funchal offers up colourful flowers, seasonal exotic fruits and a wide variety of fish
• A Mercadora: this typical Madeiran supermarket sells various spices as well as beans, potatoes and much more – try the famous sugar cane spirit poncho
• Venda da Donna Maria: sample tasty regional and home cooking at this old town restaurant that offers a menu of typical Madeiran cuisine
• Chocolate e Menta: a tea house where you end off your morning filled with delicacies. From here you’ll return to the departure point.