Madeira · SHOPPING TOURS
11 reviewed
Below are the 11 best shopping tours, best first: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it earned the spot.
Taste Madeira from market to rooftop cooking show in Funchal, sampling fruits, learning fusion fish and beef dishes, with Portuguese wine.
“Fantastic experience. A late birthday treat for my partner. Jacqueline gave a great tour of the market. The food, the chefs, the company were also 5 star. One of the highlights of our holiday.”
Visit the Santo da Serra Sunday farmers market by small-group 4x4, with scenic stops and a local guide for an easy half-day on Madeira.
“My favourite part was the market. The authentic food offerings at the market were amazing. Some people there don’t speak English, so communication barriers made pricing difficult at times. Very relaxed atmosphere. Our guide told us we had 45 minutes, but we exceeded that and it wasn’t a problem. Some vendors only take cash so be ready for that. We were not prepared for that. The part I didn’t really like was the 4 x 4 vehicle. The only spot that was comfortable was the row of three. The backseats had very limited visibility for the sites. There were times where it was safe to stand up, but not always.…”
Off-the-road 4x4 from Funchal to Santo da Serra market, Cristo Rei viewpoints and Santa Cruz. Small group, open-top ride, photo stops.
“The drive into the hills high above was worth it all. I enjoyed seeing the lush vegetation, variety of trees, etc. and being able to ask questions about the area. Driver was very knowledgable. Market was local and fun! Nice few hours.”
A 4-hour market-to-rooftop cooking show in Funchal: fruit tasting, Madeiran flavors, fusion recipes, and lunch with Portuguese wine.
“Our guide was excellent-knowledgeable, professional, and easily enjoyable. The fruits from the marketplace were delicious and it was fun tasting fruits we had not even heard of in some cases. Lunch was also great from watching the chefs prepare and cook the meal, learning about all the foods of Madeira to tasting their phenomenal creations. Money well spent!”
Join a 3.5-hour minivan loop around Madeira: Sunday market shopping, Santo da Serra and Santa Cruz sights, plus Cristo Rei views.
“The whole tour was excellent The tour guide/driver was fantastic, would recommend. Good value for money.”
A relaxed Sunday morning in Madeira: Santo da Serra market and gardens, plus seaside time in Santa Cruz and a quick stop in Camacha.
“The trip is a pleasant drive, with several stops with sufficient time to enjoy the surroundings. We especially loved the gardens, where we saw beautiful flowers, trees and animals, and the Bolo do Caco stalls right in front, for a tasty snack. TRead more”
4-hour 4x4 farmers market tour from Funchal with hotel pickup, south-coast viewpoints, Blue Flag beach views, and local snacks.
“Our guide Fernando was great and he showed us parts of Madeira few tourists see. Well worth the money!”
Sunday Market – South East Tour from Funchal mixes Christ-of-Garajau coast views with Santa Cruz and Machico stops, plus free flea-market time.
“Beware buying fruit from Funchal fruit market, some stallholders are keen to increase their profits by trying to increase the weight and choice of fruit. You need to insist of what and weight you wish to purchase.”
Half-day Madeira market tour: Santa Cruz, Santo da Serra food and gardens, seaside walk, and Cristo Rei viewpoint, for $29.
“I enjoyed the visit to Christo Rei statue and the journey via winding roads. The walk through the local park was pleasant. There was not much on the market that I wanted to buy but I did get some fridge magnets”
A small-group 4x4 half-day in Madeira from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro, Santo da Serra market, Quinta, viewpoints, and Camacha craft stops.
“Wir hatten Edy als Fahrer und Führer vollkommen zufrieden mit allem Er erzählt uns alles erklärte Super würde diese Tour nochmals machen Ich schreibe zwar hier auf Deutsch aber wir hatten die Sprache Französisch gewählt weil wir aus LuxeRead more”
Private half-day market tour from Funchal to Santo da Serra for fresh produce shopping, with pickup and a local guide for up to four.
“The 2nd. wonderful tour with this company. This time the guides were Duarte and Francisco, Duarte speaks not much English so Francisco is translating. Duarte is a fountain of knowledge for Madeira. Again wonderful views, and a stop for a Nikita (Drink) in the mountain. Again a private tour is our choice and in our experience so much better.”
