Wine tours in Madeira
Wine tours from Madeira spend the day among cellars and vineyards. The most comfortable months are February to September, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 3 rainy days a month.
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Top wine tours in Madeira
Madeira Guided Wine Tour & Extra'sFrom $40View 
Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in FunchalFrom $109View 
Madeira Wine Guided Tour and Cheese TastingFrom $46View
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Wines and wine areas near Madeira
Names to look for on a tour itinerary or a wine list:
- Madeira wine
- Fortified wine heated and aged for years, from dry to very sweet.
- Malmsey
- The richest, sweetest style of Madeira wine.
- Sercial
- The driest style of Madeira wine, served as an aperitif.
How to pick a good wine tour
- Count the wineries: three tastings in a day is comfortable; five turns into a rush.
- Check whether lunch is included. A long tasting on an empty stomach is the most common complaint.
- Small-group and private tours can change the route; big coach tours keep to a fixed schedule.
- Harvest season brings the most activity at wineries but also the busiest roads and cellar doors.
Madeira month by month
Averages for Funchal Observatory, 1991-2020, altitude: 58 m, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 68 (20) | 68 (20) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 78 (25) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 77 (25) | 73 (23) | 70 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 57 (14) | 58 (14) | 59 (15) | 61 (16) | 65 (18) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 69 (20) | 67 (19) | 63 (17) | 60 (16) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:23 pm | 6:52 pm | 7:15 pm | 8:37 pm | 8:59 pm | 9:17 pm | 9:17 pm | 8:53 pm | 8:14 pm | 7:35 pm | 6:06 pm | 6:02 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for wine tours in Madeira?
February to September. Expect highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 3 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and October.
Where can I book wine tours in Madeira?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
