Madeira Island Private Wine Full Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle
By Go Local Madeira Private Tours · listed in wine tasting and food tours in Madeira
If you want a wine day with your own vehicle and guide, this fits. You can adapt the stops with the guide. It's priced per group.
Visit Quinta do Barbusano and Henriques & Henriques. The route also passes through São Vicente and Câmara de Lobos. Encumeada depends on the weather. Ask for Cabo Girão if you'd like that stop.
Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra. Admission to Quinta do Barbusano and Cabo Girão is paid separately. Henriques & Henriques admission is included.
- Trip type
- Private tour with stops
- Duration
- 7 hours to 9 hours
- Listed group limit
- private
- Price
- from €250 per groupLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 5.00/5 from 50 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 16 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Choose Groups up to 3 people or Groups up to 5 people. Each option has a price per group.
- Children up to 12 join free. Check the vehicle option for your whole party.
- The Nissan Patrol has four sideways seats at the back. Ask which vehicle you'll use before booking.
- Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra. Quinta do Barbusano admission is extra. Cabo Girão is on request with admission paid separately.
- It runs Tuesday to Friday. Ask about public holidays. Pickup covers Funchal and Santa Cruz, plus Câmara de Lobos. Other areas cost extra.
- Bad weather can cancel the trip. Book at least ten hours ahead. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- The price is for the whole group, not per person.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groups up to 5 people | All hotels and AirBnB Pickup included | €300 per group | Portuguese, English |
| Groups up to 3 people | All Hotels and AirBnBs Pickup included | €250 per group | German, Portuguese, English, Spanish |
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Programme
- Pickup at your door. Cruise passengers can meet the guide at the dock.
- Encumeada viewpoint if the weather allows, about 10 minutes.
- Quinta do Barbusano, about two hours. Admission costs extra.
- São Vicente, about 30 minutes.
- Cabo Girão on request, about 15 minutes. Admission costs extra.
- Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, about 10 minutes.
- Henriques & Henriques, about 45 minutes. Admission is included. The tasting covers at least six Madeira wines. Alcoholic drinks cost extra.
- Câmara de Lobos, about 15 minutes. Stops can be adjusted with your guide.
What the operator writes about each stop
- Miradouro da Encumeada
When the weather allows, in this place we can admire both north and south views from a 1000 meter high sightseeing point
- Quinta Do Barbusano
This tour will take you to Madeira's most beautiful vineyards in São Vicente, Northwest of Madeira. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes where cliffs, mountains, forest, and cultivated terraces melt harmoniously. This is a perfect symbiosis between culture and nature. Regardless of the amazing scenery, we will visit producers on the south and north side of the island and try the most relevant types of wine. From the worldwide famous fortified Madeira Wine to table wines and homemade using traditional grape varietals and processes. For lunch break, we can have a snack or a typical meal in a non-touristy restaurant. Because these are unique tours, customized to each guest, other stops and options with more surprises will be suggested to add to your tour. Please bring a fully charged camera, the diversity in terms of the landscape it's simply mindblowing, and with a panoramic roof, anytime can be a photo time.
- Sao Vicente
São Vicente, on Madeira’s north coast, is a place of dramatic beauty. Towering cliffs plunge into the Atlantic, while green terraces and vineyards climb the hillsides, creating a striking contrast between land and sea. This unique landscape not only offers breathtaking views but also reflects centuries of tradition, where locals shaped the steep slopes to grow vines and sustain their way of life.
- Cabo Girao
Upon request, we visit a stunning glass-bottom platform, set 600 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic coastline.
- Estreito de Camara de Lobos
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos is surrounded by terraced vineyards that produce some of Madeira’s finest wines. The old scenic road winds through the hillsides, offering breathtaking views over the valley and down to the ocean. Driving here feels like stepping back in time, where tradition and landscape blend into an unforgettable experience.
- Henriques & Henriques
We will visit a cellar where we can learn about the aging process of the Madeira Fortified Wines and taste at least 6 Madeira wines
- Camara De Lobos
Câmara de Lobos is a colorful fishing town that inspired Winston Churchill to paint its charming bay. Whitewashed houses, boats painted in bright colors, and steep terraced vineyards surround the village, while dramatic cliffs rise above the Atlantic.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Private transportation
- Children up to 12 years old join free of charge and families can book the tour for 3 people.
- Certified Guide
- Insurances required by the Portuguese Tourism Bureau
Paid separately
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup included. 18 pickup points listed by the operator.
These are private tours with a single pick-up stop, and the adventure begins as soon as we meet. Important: pick-ups outside Funchal, Santa Cruz, and Câmara de Lobos incur a small additional fee. I drive a car branded with the Go Local Madeira logo and usually pick up guests at their door. For on-shore tours, I’ll meet you at the cruise ship dock and provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure a smooth and stress-free meeting. I have two fully restored all-terrain vehicles for your comfort and safety: Nissan Patrol (1993) – 5 seats: 1 facing forward, 4 in the back facing sideways (60 cm / 23 inches each), with a panoramic/convertible roof for amazing views. Land Rover Discovery TDI (1996) – 4 seats facing forward, perfect for a comfortable ride. Vehicles are assigned depending on availability, maintenance, or weather conditions, with prior notice given to guests.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 10 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ratings by source
5.00/5 from 50 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 16 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 5.0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 5.0 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Go Local Madeira Private Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
I am one of the lucky ones doing what I love for a living, and you will feel that passion in every moment of our tour. Over the years, I have been discovering this island — its hidden corners, people, stories, and history — which we’ll enjoy between stops. Wine is just the cherry on top as we visit regions across north and south Madeira.
This is not a typical crowded wine tour. We avoid the busiest times and areas, and between tastings, there are many surprises. Some stops may be shortened, extended, or replaced if you’ve already visited them.
Pickup times are flexible, arranged with the guide.
Important: The tour runs Tuesday to Friday; on Mondays, weekends, and public holidays, some vineyards and cellars are closed.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunchshared · from €210 per adult
- Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tourshared · from €93 per adult
- Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchalshared · from €95 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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