A tour to experience a market mainly frequented by locals, so unlike the Mercado Dos Lavadores in Funchal where the only Madeirans you will see are the sellers, this is the real thing and prices are competitive and low. There's authentic local specialities too, Poncha, cider, stone baked bread and so much more ...... The gardens are a must visit too. So peaceful, with lovely birdsong. I could easily have spent an hour there. Santa Cruz is a lovely place too. It would have been ideal to spend an hour or more there enjoying the promenade, enjoying a snack in one of the tavernas. For me the wickerwork factory was a commercialised showcase for tourists, way too “staged” and inauthentic. I would rather have spent my time at the other venues. Maybe because over the years I've visited villages involved in creating one craft, mainly sat at their doors, which is what wickerwork used to be here ...... The tour delivered a unique experience without the need for a hirecar.

Really nice half day

Perfect half day excursion The stop by sea was lovely and we loved the Sunday market very unique and mainly locals thankfully. Our guide was friendly and gave excellent insights into maderia and the van was very comfortable and clean. I do think this tour should extend the two first stops by circa 20 min each and pass on the 3rd as it was mainly a giant over priced gift shop (we prefer experience over shopping to be fair) and thus letting guests focus on the unique scenery and sunday market. Great value trip too.

A very pleasant way to spend a Sunday in Madeira

A lovely trip up into the hills stopping at small pretty villages. Plenty of time to visit the local farmers market to see how the locals shop for produce. Then onto the wicker shop where we had time for a coffee. Very enjoyable but dont rely on this trip as a shopping opportunity.