Madeira · MADEIRA RUM & PONCHA TOURS
8 reviewed
The island is fifty-seven kilometres end to end, so a madeira rum & poncha tours here can cover more ground than the map suggests. These 8 are the ones to look at first, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits.
Eastern Madeira in one day, from Pico Arieiro to São Lourenço, with a Balcões levada walk option and Porto da Cruz rum tasting.
“Toney is a great guy, we also had very nice weather 🌞 it easily worth 30$ for a whole day program.”
Classic VW tour of Madeira’s south coast, with views from Cabo Girão and a poncha break in Serra de Água, in 4 hours.
“A wonderful day with a amazing guide. The retro car is absolutely stunning and the tour around Funchal and other villages is top notch. Me and my girlfriend couldn’t be happier! This is our best memory from Madeira! Greetings from Gabriel and Khadro”
A small-group Madeira 4x4 half-day from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos viewpoints, Cabo Girão, plus traditional poncha tasting.
“The jeep was a lot of fun but it would be good if there were more hand holds. It could be difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Tiago was a great guide and we learned a lot about life in beautiful Madeira.”
East Madeira in 8 hours: Pico Arieiro views, a Balcões levada in laurel forest, Santana roofs, rum tastings, and Ponta do Rosto coast views.
“What a beautiful experience🧡 Norbert knows the history of Madeira and the island on his finger tips. Thanks for making my stay unforgettable🙏🏼”
A 4-hour private Madeira road drive from Funchal, with Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girao glass views, and poncha at Serra de Agua.
“I was collected from my hotel in Funchal on time by my companion for the afternoon, Rudolph, who runs this company. He has 2 classic VW cars and we went off in his immaculate 1970’s Beetle convertible. We were very fortunate as it was a Read more”
Taste Madeira rum and gin at modern and traditional distilleries, then sip a tropical cocktail with an ocean view in 4 hours.
“Bardzo miły przewodnik posiadajacy duża wiedzę na temat rumu. Ciekawa opowieść połączona z degustacja. Gorąco polecam każdemu kto chce się dowiedzieć czegoś więcej o procesie powstawania rumu.”
Sip your way through Funchal with six bar stops, Madeira wine tastings, ginjinha, Nikita cocktail, and a Poncha workshop. 3 hours.
“The tour guide was very helpful, friendly and open. However, according to the title of the activity, we were really expecting a workshop where we could make our own poncha. However, this was not the case. The activity was a bar tour where we tasted the drinks listed in the description. We had booked the tour mainly because of the workshop and were then disappointed as this part did not take place. For the bar tour alone, I don't think the price-performance ratio is justified and the title of the activity is misleading.Read more”
Taste Madeira’s traditional poncha in Camacha, learn to mix your own Poncha Regional, and enjoy sea-view stops plus local bars for $82.
“leuke gids, verassende bars, bijzondere hapjes, de bar waar je zelf poncha maakt is veruit de leukste van de avond. een geweldig leuke eigenaar. Je komt op plekken waar je zelf echt nooit, maar dan ook nooit terrecht zou komen.”
