Madeira: Poncha Class & Tasting Tour

It'S PONCHA O'Clock - TIME TO TASTE AND LEARN HOW TO PREPARE THE ISLAND'S MOST POPULAR TRADITIONAL DRINK.

  • Taste the different traditional types of Pocha of the Island
  • Learn how to make your own Poncha
  • Go out of the grand cities and travel where the locals are.
Included
  • Transportation from meeting point in Funchal Center, Lido and Caniço
  • Local Driver/Guide
  • 1 Small bottle of water in the Van 
  • Transport in our Electro Van “Vivi”
  • 4 Poncha and some "dentinhos" (snacks).
  • Poncha Class – see how to prepare Poncha
  • Insurance by local law
  • A lot of Heartbeat Moments :)
Not included
  • Dinner.
  • Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point
Duration4 Hours
Bring along
  • rainjacket
  • warm clothing
  • Valid ID
ParticipantsMaximum 8 People
Important information
  • Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. That means sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities or it might be too dangerous to do the originally planned trip. In these cases we are doing our best to inform you in time and offer you alternatives, but sometimes we need to be flexible on the tour day itself.
  • The start time given is an estimate. We will contact you one day before via email, Imessage or whatsapp to inform you what time you should be at the pick up point you selected.
  • Times during the tour are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.

Further information

We will kick off our Poncha tour at one of our meeting points in Funchal or Caniço. Ready to do the "Poncha shake"?

Miradouro Neves: starting strong with an amazing view

No good tour in Madeira without having some amazing views as well: our first stop is at the Viewpoint Neves, where we will introduce you with the first little sip of Poncha and explain more about the history.

Camacha: dive into the local lifestyle

Afterwards we will head to Camacha, a small town more up in the mountains. Here we will find some of the best (very) local Poncha bars. Originals, which you should not miss. Time for the first bar and Poncha of the day: the original Pescador!

Next stop is a tiny bar where the owner will show us the magic behind the preparation. You want to mix your own Poncha? Help Senhor Agostinho to prepare the Poncha “Regional” with the Caralhinho (Poncha Stick). Of course we will try our creation afterwards.

Bar Nr. 3 is colourful and another unique little place. Our Poncha Maracujá will be accompanied by some local nibbles.The finale: choose your favorite flavor – cheers to us and to a wonderful tour! We will be at a place which is popular in the local community. Not only because of it’s Poncha, but also for its yummy local food. If you want to have some food to get back at your feet, we recommend to eat here (not included in the price).

Back to Funchal: new friends, new memories

We'll head back to Funchal. Your day doesn't have to end here, as we'll be happy to recommend our favourite poncha bars if you feel like having another drink with your tour buddies.

€65.00
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