From Market to Plate: visit Funchal market & culinary experience
Overview
- Visit to the vibrant local market;
- Exotic fruits tasting;
- Discover the unique flavors of Madeiran cooking while blending it with flavors of the world;
- An opportunity to ask a talented and approachable chef any culinary question;
- Learn new cooking techniques to try at home;
- Delightful and outstading meals;
- Zero waste restaurant;
- Lovely qualified tour guide;
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch Starter; Fish Dish; Meat Dish; Dessert
- Snacks Local and exotic fruits tasting
- Alcoholic beverages White and red wine
- Qualified local guide
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
9060-158 Funchal
Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Have a Cooking Show led by an amazing Chef!
We start with a detailed visit to the local market where the origins, history and traditions of tropical fruits, exotic flowers, unusual fish and seasonal vegetables will be explained.
After a 5 minute walk, we shall take a lift to the rooftop of an hotel, where you will be surprised by an outstanding view over the city of Funchal, and where a young, dynamic and relaxed team awaits to teach you along a no hands on approach. It's rather a cooking show instead.
From simple local fish ceviche to emblematic espada fish with banana guacamole to “espetada”, beef on the skewer, the world of fusion cooking is demystified and made easy and fun with our amazing Chef exhibition and explanation.
Learn the basics and beyond, so you can pick a few tricks for your home kitchen.
Each cooking experience ends with a delicious lunch and carefully chosen Portuguese wines.
You will gather around our table, on the rooftop, with an outstanding view, to enjoy your wonderful meal and exchange conversation with others that share your love for all things culinary.
A minimum of 4 people is required. If not met, we will contact you for rescheduling or refunding.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-43786P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch. Starter; Fish Dish; Meat Dish; Dessert.
- Snacks. Local and exotic fruits tasting.
- Alcoholic beverages. White and red wine.
- Qualified local guide.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Market to Plate: visit Funchal market & culinary experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Market to Plate: visit Funchal market & culinary experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- LunchStarter; Fish Dish; Meat Dish; Dessert
- SnacksLocal and exotic fruits tasting
- Alcoholic beveragesWhite and red wine
- Qualified local guide
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
