Madeira jeep tour with wine tasting: Cabo Girão & local poncha

A 4x4 jeep climbs to Cabo Girão's glass floor, 580 meters above the Atlantic.

A 4-hour jeep tour of Madeira travels off-road to hard-to-reach sites including Cabo Girão's clifftop viewpoint, Câmara de Lobos fishing village, and a wine cellar, with a live English guide, hotel pickup, and tastings of Madeira wine and traditional poncha included. Children from age 5 can join. The tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Madeira Island Wine and Scenic Tour

• Explore Lobos Bay and fishing boats
• Visit Henriques & Henriques wine cellar
• Wine tasting of Madeira varieties
• Pass through Câmara de Lobos village
• Stop at Boca dos Enamorados viewpoint
• Off-road drive to Garden of the Serra
• Taste traditional poncha in Garden of the Serra
• Visit Cabo Girão cliff and glass floor viewpoint

The experience

How do you reach the places on Madeira that regular roads don't touch? A 4x4 jeep opens trails that show the island's wild side: the isolated vineyards, the fishing villages tucked into valleys, the viewpoints that only exist if you climb. This tour runs four hours and covers ground a bus cannot. Your guide speaks English throughout and meets you at your hotel, so the day starts without logistics.

The route moves through Câmara de Lobos, where colorful fishing boats called xavelhas sit in the harbor and the hillsides rise in terraced vineyards. Winston Churchill painted here. The village still holds that quiet. From there the jeep climbs to Boca dos Enamorados, a mountain viewpoint overlooking the Curral das Monas valley, then drops into the Serra to a typical bar where you taste poncha, the island's traditional spirit. The real landmark is Cabo Girão: one of Europe's highest cliffs at 580 meters, with a glass floor that lets you stand over the drop and watch the Atlantic below. The views run the length of Madeira's south coast.

Wine tasting happens at Henriques & Henriques, one of the island's oldest wine houses. You taste varieties that range from Sercial, which is dry and fresh, to Malvasia, which is sweet and dense. The fortified wines Madeira has made for centuries. The cellar itself sits in the heart of the wine region, surrounded by the vineyards that feed it. Between the tasting and the poncha stop, the day builds around flavors and the places they come from, not just the views.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide for the full four hours.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry and tastings at Henriques & Henriques wine house.
• a tasting of traditional poncha at a village bar.
• access to Cabo Girão's glass-floor viewpoint and all stops on the route.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by RideWithToni

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary without translation or gaps. Book this one if you want the story of each place as you move through it, not just the views.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cabo Girão and why does it matter on a Madeira tour?

Cabo Girão is a clifftop viewpoint 580 meters above sea level and one of the highest cliffs in Europe. It sits on the south coast of Madeira and has a glass floor that gives the sensation of floating over the ocean, making it a landmark stop on the island.

What wine will I taste, and where does it come from?

You taste Madeira wine at Henriques & Henriques, a historic wine house in the island's wine region. The tasting includes varieties like Sercial (dry and fresh) and Malvasia (sweet and intense), fortified wines that have been produced on Madeira for centuries.

What is poncha and when do I try it?

Poncha is a traditional Madeirese spirit, and you taste it at a typical bar in the Serra village during the tour. It is a local drink central to the island's culture and offers an authentic break in the day.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included. The guide meets you there, so you do not need to arrange transport to the starting point.

What kind of roads does the jeep travel on?

The 4x4 jeep uses both regular roads and off-road trails that only a jeep can reach. These isolated paths access the wild, untouched landscapes and viewpoints that sit away from the main routes.