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Wine Tasting Without a Rental Car

Don't want to drive? No problem. Funchal's best wine lodges are walking distance from most hotels, and excellent tour options include hotel pickup. Here's how to explore Madeira wine car-free.

Walking Distance in Funchal

Three excellent wine lodges are within easy walking distance in central Funchal. You could visit all three in a single afternoon if you wanted!

1

Blandy's Wine Lodge

Av. Arriaga 28Central Funchal
  • Most visited lodge
  • Historic cellars
  • Multiple tasting tiers
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2

D'Oliveiras

Rua dos Ferreiros 1075 min from Blandy's
  • Vintage wine specialist
  • Intimate atmosphere
  • Century-old stocks
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3

H.M. Borges

Rua 31 de Janeiro 83Old Town area
  • Family-owned
  • Traditional experience
  • Good value tastings
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Suggested Walking Route

Blandy's(5 min walk)D'Oliveiras(10 min walk)H.M. Borges

Total walking: ~15 minutes. Allow 3-4 hours for tastings at all three.

Tours with Hotel Pickup

Want to visit vineyards or explore outside Funchal? These tour operators will pick you up from your hotel and handle all the logistics.

Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

A driver/guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you to multiple wine lodges and viewpoints.

€150-200 per person

4-6 hours

Includes:

  • Hotel pickup/dropoff
  • 2-3 wine lodge visits
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • English-speaking guide

Best for: Small groups wanting variety

Group Wine Tour

Join other travelers on a shared minibus wine tour with pickup from central Funchal hotels.

€60-80 per person

4-5 hours

Includes:

  • Central pickup points
  • 2 wine lodge visits
  • Some scenic stops
  • Professional guide

Best for: Solo travelers and budget-conscious

Wine & Island Combo Tour

Full-day tours combining wine tastings with island highlights like Monte, Câmara de Lobos, or Nun's Valley.

€80-120 per person

7-8 hours

Includes:

  • Full day sightseeing
  • Wine tasting included
  • Lunch option
  • Major attractions

Best for: First-time Madeira visitors

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Public Transport Options

Henriques & Henriques (Câmara de Lobos)

Take bus #154 or #155 from Funchal (20 min). The lodge is a 5-minute walk from Câmara de Lobos center. Combine with seafood lunch in this charming fishing village.

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Monte Cable Car + Wine

Take the cable car to Monte, enjoy the gardens, ride the famous toboggan down, then walk to Blandy's in central Funchal for wine tasting. A perfect car-free day!

Popular Combo

Local Tip: Taxi Day Hire

Funchal taxis can be hired by the hour (~€25-30/hour). A friendly driver can create a custom wine tour for less than organized tours. Agree on price beforehand.

Budget Option

Hotel Concierge

Most hotels can arrange private transfers to wine lodges. Ask your concierge – they often have partnerships with reliable drivers and can negotiate good rates.

Convenient

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