Funchal Wine Tours: the 5 We Rate

1.Skywalk with Wines Tasting and Vineyards Half day 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Join a local guide such as Tiago, Diogo, or José for a four-hour 4x4 trip from Funchal to Cabo Girão and Quinta Barbusano in São Vicente. Walk among steeply planted vines, taste Madeira table wines, and enjoy a bumpy mountain ride with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and groups of up to 15.

“Fantastic half day trip with a friendly guide. Great views and wine tasting with a fun 4x4 ‘off-roading’ section thrown in.”

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2.Skywalk, Amazing Views & Wine Tasting in Open Roof 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about four hours exploring Madeira in an open-roof 4x4 with a local guide such as Rui, Hugo, Chris, or Vitor. Expect steep mountain roads, gentle off-road tracks, Boca dos Namorados, Boca da Corrida, Cabo Girão’s glass balcony, a poncha stop, and Madeira wine tasting when the winery is open.

“All it was an amazing trip our guide vitor done an amazing job making sure we all had the best time. The tour off the road 10 out of 10 the pancho making skywalk and tasting of the wine superb. This tour was the highlight of our holiday”

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3.Signature Wine Tastings, Skywalk, Nature 4×4 Open Roof Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

From Funchal, join a small-group 4x4 outing to Cabo Girão, São Vicente, Serra de Água, and Câmara de Lobos. You’ll taste wines at a vineyard and Madeira wine lodge, ride narrow mountain tracks, and travel with guides such as Rui, Gil, or Ruben. Hotel pickup, insurance, Wi-Fi, and drop-off are included; lunch and the €3 Cabo Girão entry fee are extra.

“Rueben was the best guide. Very knowledgeable and very fun! Winery was great and the off roading was very fun and gave a close up look of the area.”

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4.Madeira: Wine & Tapas, Cabo Girão Skywalk 4×4 Jeep Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Ride an open-top 4x4 from Funchal or Caniço to Cabo Girão, São Vicente, and Quinta do Barbusano. You’ll see mountain viewpoints, enjoy a short off-road run, and sample six Madeiran table wines with cheese and chorizo. Guides such as Lino, Dino, Miguel, and Jorge are praised for safe driving and lively commentary.

“Was very good! The best part was the conversation I had with the guide, Dino. Best driver in Madeira!”

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5.Madeira Wine Tasting with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $45Best value

At Garden Grill in Funchal, a certified sommelier such as Roberto guides you through five 10-year Madeira wines in 90 minutes. Compare styles, learn the island’s wine traditions, and match each pour with artisanal cheese, dried fruit, and chocolate. Vegan cheese is available by request.

“I learned so much of history and evolution of Madeira wine. Roberto knows Madeira wine and maybe savor the sweetness as your aperitif or dessert wine… only found in Madeira! Furthermore, the Garden Grill after your tasting experience is worth spending dinner there too.”

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