Madeira Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Wine Tasting

Highlights

Meet your guide at the hotel bus stop on Avenida do Mar or your selected Funchal city hotel, and hop into an air-conditioned coach for your half-day tour of Madeira’s enchanting valleys and traditions. Buckle-up and head 25 minutes north to Eira do Serrado. Climb to the top of the pass and look down into an extinct volcano crater where a tiny village named Curral das Freiras has resided since the 15th century. Spend time capturing shots of this village’s stunning terrain. Then, head to Monte a quaint village tucked in the suburbs of Funchal. Here, see the 18th century Parish church surrounded by terracotta roofed homes. Afterward, take a ride aboard a city toboggan, designed out of a large wicker basket (own expense). Cruise about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) down to the Livramento school at exciting speeds. Next, head back to Funchal and visit the Madeira region’s capital city. Finally, indulge traditional Madeira wines (fortified wines) at a private cellar tasting before you return to your hotel in Funchal where your tour ends.

Summary

Meet your guide at the hotel bus stop on Avenida do Mar or your selected Funchal city hotel, and hop into an air-conditioned coach for your half-day tour of Madeira’s enchanting valleys and traditions. Buckle-up and head 25 minutes north to Eira do Serrado. Climb to the top of the pass and look down into an extinct volcano crater where a tiny village named Curral das Freiras has resided since the 15th century. Spend time capturing shots of this village’s stunning terrain. Then, head to Monte a quaint village tucked in the suburbs of Funchal. Here, see the 18th century Parish church surrounded by terracotta roofed homes. Afterward, take a ride aboard a city toboggan, designed out of a large wicker basket (own expense). Cruise about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) down to the Livramento school at exciting speeds. Next, head back to Funchal and visit the Madeira region’s capital city. Finally, indulge traditional Madeira wines (fortified wines) at a private cellar tasting before you return to your hotel in Funchal where your tour ends.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

This tour will take you to beautiful viewpoints and amazing views inside the island. The first stop is at Pico dos Barcelos, where you can admire a wonderful view over Funchal Bay and the city area, then we will take the old narrow road through the eucalyptus forest until Eira do Serrado. On this viewpoint (1094m.) you will have spectacular views overlooking the valley of Curral das Freiras surrounded by green, overwhelming mountains. The journey continues to Monte - village in the suburbs of Funchal, visit the enchanting gardens and the church, built in the 18th century. You also can take an exciting ride down to Funchal (until Livramento) on the famous wicker basket - toboggan -, a traditional transport originated in the early 19th century (this is optional and paid locally). On this tour we will also visit a wine cellar (except on holidays) where you can taste the different varieties of Madeira wine, the famous fortifies wine produced in the island since the 17th century.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Intertours Madeira - Day Tours

About operator:

Madeira is a small Island full of breathtaking landscapes. Our daily tours are made in comfortable buses or minibuses with air conditioned and are designed to ensure that you will not leave the island without seeing its major points of attraction. For those who like to do things at their own rhythm we provide tailor made tours to enjoy calmly the natural treasures of Madeira.