Funchal 4x4 off-road tour: Cabo Girão, wine tasting & Nuns Valley

An open-roof 4x4 climbs through Madeira's interior, stopping at a cliff edge high above the Atlantic.

This 4-hour off-road tour from Funchal takes small groups in an open-roof 4x4 through Madeira's highlands, starting at Boca dos Namorados overlooking the Nuns Valley, then climbing to Jardim da Serra, Cabo Girão's glass-floor viewpoint, and ending at a Madeira wine lodge for free tastings. Pickup and drop-off are included from Funchal's central area or port. The wine lodge may close on certain Portuguese holidays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Valley of the Nunspassing by
2. Cabo Girão1h

Scenic views and wine tasting tour

• Start at Boca dos Namorados viewpoint
• Enjoy views over Nuns valley
• Off-road in open roof 4x4 to Jardim da Serra
• Visit typical Madeiran bar for Poncha (not included)
• See Cabo Girão skywalk and sea cliff
• Taste Madeira wines at Henriques & Henriques lodge
• Visit fishing village of Câmara de Lobos

The experience

The 4x4 leaves from Funchal's central area or the port and climbs into the interior, starting at Boca dos Namorados about 1,000 meters high, where the Nuns Valley spreads below. From there the route becomes off-road, winding through Jardim da Serra, known for cherry production, where the terrain itself becomes part of the journey. A stop at a typical Madeiran bar lets you taste poncha, the island's traditional spirit, though drinks are not included in the tour price.

Cabo Girão, one of Europe's highest sea cliffs at 580 meters, is the centerpiece. A glass-floor balcony extends over the drop, giving a direct view straight down to the Atlantic. Entry to the viewpoint costs 5€ extra. The off-road section peaks at 1,200 meters, where the landscape opens across the island's ridges and valleys. A professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese narrates the route and handles the vehicle on terrain a standard car cannot reach.

The tour ends at Henriques & Henriques, a working Madeira wine lodge where you taste wines ranging from sweet to dry, all at least three years old. This tasting is free and included. The final stop is Câmara de Lobos, the fishing village visible from the cliffs, before the return to Funchal. The whole day runs four hours, and the vehicle is disinfected before and after each departure.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• free pickup and drop-off from Funchal's central area or port.
• all insurances in accordance with Portuguese law.
• safety instructions and first aid.
• vehicle disinfection before and after the tour.
• free Madeira wine tasting at Henriques & Henriques lodge.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by True Spirit

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Funchal without a rental car or want to skip the navigation of mountain roads yourself: the open-roof 4x4 and included pickup mean you start the day at the port or your hotel, not hunting for parking or a meeting point elsewhere.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is Cabo Girão and why is it on this tour?

Cabo Girão is one of Europe's highest sea cliffs at 580 meters, with a glass-floor balcony that extends over the edge and looks straight down to the Atlantic Ocean. It's the signature stop on the route and the reason the tour is sometimes called a skywalk experience. Entry costs 5€ extra.

Do I need to pay for the wine tasting at Henriques & Henriques?

The wine tasting at Henriques & Henriques is completely free and included in the tour price. You'll taste Madeira wines ranging from sweet to dry, all aged at least three years.

Is pickup from my hotel or the cruise port included?

Free pickup and drop-off are included from Funchal's central area and the port. Pickup from locations outside central Funchal carries an additional fee.

What happens at Jardim da Serra?

Jardim da Serra is a mountain village known for cherry production where the route becomes off-road. The tour stops here to break the drive and let you experience the landscape at altitude before continuing toward Cabo Girão.

Will the wine lodge be open when I visit?

Visits to Henriques & Henriques may not be available during certain Portuguese holidays, so check the tour availability for your travel dates before booking.