Madeira Bites and Sights

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4 hours (approx.)

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Moderate

Walking Tour Culinary/Food

Overview

Begin your culinary adventure with an in-depth visit to the local market, where you’ll discover the origins, history, and traditions behind tropical fruits, exotic flowers, unusual fish, and seasonal vegetables. Along the way, enjoy tastings of fresh, vibrant fruits that bring Madeira’s flavors to life.

Just a short 5-minute stroll leads you to a welcoming restaurant, where a young, dynamic, and relaxed team awaits. Rather than hands-on cooking, this experience is more of an entertaining cooking show—allowing you to learn techniques and culinary secrets without lifting a finger.

From delicate local fish ceviche to the iconic espada fish paired with banana guacamole, and the traditional “espetada” (beef on a skewer), our talented chef will demystify the art of fusion cooking with lively demonstrations and expert explanations.

The Chef’s Table is the heart of the house, your front-row seat to learning cooking basics and insider tricks that you can take home to your own kitchen.

Each session concludes with a delicious lunch paired with carefully selected Portuguese wines. Gather around the table to savor your meal and enjoy lively conversation with fellow food lovers who share your passion for exceptional cuisine.

Here are some examples you will get to sample throughout this tour:

• Exotic fruit tasting
- • Madeira honey cake and traditional biscuits
  - • Bread with chorizo (only around Christmas, pork in wine & garlic sandwich)
    - • Traditional bread with garlic butter ''bolo do caco''
      - • Black scabbard fish ''espada''
        • Tuna Fish
        • Portuguese wine/ local beer/ soft drink
        • Madeira wine tasting
        • Artisan chocolates
        • Traditional pastry
        • Poncha (traditional alcoholic drink)
        
        As your tour winds down, sit back and relax on your return journey to the port. With plenty of time for photo stops along the way, you’ll return to your cruise ship with unforgettable memories – and plenty of postcard-worthy shots.
        
        Do you have a group larger than 8 people? Not a problem, we can cater for this, please contact our groups team who will be happy to help - groups@ventureashore.com

What's Included

Cruise Port Pick up
Air Conditioned Transportation
English Speaking Guide
Local Madeira Food Tastings
Local Madeira Drink Tastings

Considerations

This tour is not suitable for walkers, wheelchair users or motorized scooters.
Lunch and beverages are not included (except where stated in the tastings)
Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash

Special Instructions

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
It is recommended to drink plenty of water - it can get unseasonably hot,
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Hassle-free

Cancellation

4 hours (approx.)

Shared Tour

Moderate

Madeira Bites and Sights

Overview

What's Included

Considerations

Special Instructions

Meeting and Pickup

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