Madeira Wine Tasting & Vineyard Tour: Funchal to Cabo Girão

Taste Madeira wines straight from the vineyard, then climb to one of Europe's highest sea cliffs

This 7.5-hour wine and nature tour from Funchal combines vineyard tastings in Madeira's wine region with a 4x4 expedition through the island's interior and coastal cliffs. You'll taste one rosé, three whites and two reds with cheese at a working vineyard, visit Cabo Girão at 580 meters above the Atlantic, and finish at Henriques & Henriques Madeira Wine Lodge to sample the region's signature sweet and dry Madeira wines. A professional English-speaking guide, pickup from central Funchal and all tastings are included. Lunch is not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nature and wine tasting tour

• Drive to Serra d'Água
• Enjoy off-road nature expedition
• Visit Madeira's wine region vineyards
• Learn about wine history and production
• Taste rose, white, and red wines with cheese
• See Cabo Girão sea cliff viewpoint
• Visit Henriques & Henriques Wine Lodge
• Taste famous Madeira sweet and dry wines

The experience

Funchal's wine region sits at the heart of this tour. A professional local guide leads you through the vineyards, walking you through Madeira's production techniques and the history behind them. You'll taste a selection of six wines (one rosé, three whites, two reds) paired with local cheese, all at a working vineyard where the grapes actually grow. The tasting happens on-site, not in a tasting room miles away.

The drive there takes you through Serra d'Água and São Vicente in an open-roof 4x4, which is where the "nature" part of the day lives. You're not watching the island from a bus window. You're in a vehicle built for the terrain, climbing through valleys and off-road sections in the heart of Madeira's interior. The route passes through Serra d'Água, a valley at the center of the island, and São Vicente, a traditional fishing village. The panoramic views stack up as you climb.

Cabo Girão breaks the day in half. At 580 meters, it's one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and the stop there gives you a straight view down to the Atlantic. The cliff itself sits outside the main tour price (5€ extra if you want to walk out to the viewing platform), but the drive and the vista are part of the route. From there, you finish at Henriques & Henriques Madeira Wine Lodge, where you taste the famous Madeira wines (sweet and dry versions) that made the region known. Pickup and drop-off happen in Funchal's central area. If you're staying outside that zone, there's an additional fee.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• pickup and drop-off from central Funchal.
• all six wine tastings with cheese.
• vineyard tour and production techniques.
• 4x4 vehicle with open roof.
• access to Cabo Girão viewpoint.
• Madeira wine tasting at Henriques & Henriques Wine Lodge.
• safety instructions and first aid.
• vehicle sanitization.
• all insurances and local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 42 pickup points.

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

Paid on site€ 5

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by True Spirit

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste Madeira wines where they're made, not in a shop, and you're comfortable spending a full morning and afternoon in a vehicle climbing through the island's interior. The open-roof 4x4 and the off-road sections mean you're not on a standard coach route. You're seeing the landscape from inside a smaller vehicle built for terrain, which is what makes the Serra d'Água and São Vicente stretches work. If you're staying outside central Funchal, factor in the extra fee for pickup and drop-off.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What exactly do I taste during the vineyard part of this tour?

At the working vineyard in Madeira's wine region, you taste one rosé, three white wines, and two red wines, all paired with local cheese. The guide walks you through the vineyard itself and explains the production techniques used there.

How long is the whole tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 7.5 hours total. Specific start times aren't listed, but pickup happens from central Funchal, so you'll want to confirm the departure time when you book.

Is Cabo Girão included, or do I have to pay extra to see it?

Cabo Girão is on the route and you'll drive there to see the 580-meter cliffs and the Atlantic view. Access to the cliff-edge viewing platform costs 5€ extra if you want to walk out onto it, but the stop and the panorama are part of the tour.

What's the difference between the vineyard tasting and the Madeira wine tasting at the end?

The vineyard tasting covers six wines (rosé, whites and reds) with cheese at a working vineyard in the wine region. The Madeira Wine Lodge tasting at the end focuses on the famous Madeira wines (sweet and dry versions), which are the region's signature product.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included. The wine tastings come with cheese, but you'll need to arrange a meal separately or bring your own.