MADEIRA · CABO GIRAO SKYWALK TOURS
A glass platform hangs 580 metres above the sea on one of the highest cliffs in Europe, twenty minutes west of Funchal. Entry is free, so these 15 are really about what else the morning covers, compared on route, transport and price.
Spend eight hours crossing Madeira’s west in an open-roof Land Rover, from Cabo Girão and Seixal to Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra. You’ll have time to swim in volcanic pools and ride an off-road trail. Guides may include Victor, Gil, Tony, or Miguel.
“amazing trip, our tour guide gil was brilliant and made our trip so good, highly recommend”
Travel from Funchal in a small open-roof 4X4 with a local guide such as Miguel, Graham, José, or Robert. See Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, São Vicente, and Cabo Girão, with time for swimming, views, and an optional lunch. Expect mountain roads, forest tracks, and a lively full-day ride.
“This is a fantastic tour. Highly recommend to everyone. Great communication with company and Miguel was a great tour guide.”
Spend about seven hours exploring western Madeira in an open Jeep with a local guide. Visit Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Véu da Noiva. Guides such as Ernesto, Pedro, Tyrees, and Miguel are praised for safe driving, humor, and island knowledge.
“What a brilliant trip. Highly recommend. Tyrees was a fantastic guide. Really enjoyed everything. Made a Welsh couple feels at home.”
Join a local guide such as Robert, Silva, Tiago, or Diogo for a half-day 4x4 ride from Funchal to Cabo Girão and Quinta Barbusano in São Vicente. Expect steep mountain roads, a glass-floored skywalk, vineyard views, a guided walk, and a tasting of six Madeira wines with a small food plate.
“Awesome and thrilling trip up the to vineyard. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Ride was thrilling and safe.”
Ride an open-roof 4x4 from Funchal to Boca dos Namorados, cherry-growing Jardim da Serra, Cabo Girão, a local bar, and a Madeira wine cellar. Guides such as Rui, Gil, Chris, and Tony are praised for local insight and humor. Small groups are limited to eight, with Poncha and the €3 skywalk fee extra.
“Our guide Rui was very friendly and told us lots of interesting facts throughout the tour. Although it rained a lot it didn't spoil our day and although the clouds were down when we visited the Skywalk Rui spotted a window of sunshine and took us to an alternative viewpoint. It was dry for long enough for us to enjoy the off road part with the top off the 4x4 so we could stand, great fun.”
Travel from Funchal in a small 4x4 group to Cabo Girão, Serra d’Água, and São Vicente. Expect steep roads, forest tracks, big island views, and a guided tasting of six wines at Quinta do Barbusano, with cheese and chorizo.
“Great experience and very enjoyable. The jeep tour offered nice views and a relaxed, fun atmosphere. The guide was friendly and easygoing, and the wine tasting at the vineyard was a pleasant way to finish the trip. The winery itself was great as well. Overall, a nice and well-organized experience — recommended!”
From Funchal, follow a guide such as Julia, Gil, or Ruben to Rabaçal’s 25 Fontes and Risco waterfall, then ride a 4x4 through Madeira’s mountain roads to Cabo Girão. Expect an easy but busy levada walk, an unlit 800-meter tunnel, optional lunch, and a €3 skywalk entry.
“good explanation of the area, very beautiful area and easy trail accessible to everybody in normal shape. staff extremely friendly and helpful, all questions answered”
Ride from Funchal in a small 4x4 group of up to eight, stopping at Seixal Beach, Porto Moniz, Poças das Lesmas, Fanal Forest, Paul da Serra, and Cabo Girão. Expect steep roads, off-road driving, local food, and guides such as Diogo, Andre, Romero, or Tony.
“Mauriso was very nice. Stopping at good places for pictures. It was a rainy day so some places were closed, but we had a great time anyway. We met some great people and we had fun together!”
Spend four hours in an open-roof Land Rover with a local guide such as Rui, Hugo, Luis, or Vitor. Ride steep mountain roads, visit Boca dos Namorados, Boca da Corrida, and Cabo Girão, then sample poncha and Madeira wine. Pickup is included in central Funchal and at the port.
“Skywalk disappointing , stopped to watch a man making poncha which was ok. Stopped a couple of times to be informed about local plant life. Wine tasting compared to numerous others we have done was poor.”
Spend about 7.5 hours exploring Madeira with a local guide such as Rui, Gil, or André. Ride narrow mountain tracks in an open-roof 4x4, visit vineyards in São Vicente, taste Madeira wine in Câmara de Lobos, and cross the Cabo Girão Skywalk. Lunch is optional and costs extra.
“Excellent trip- would really recommend. The vineyard tour and wine tasting were excellent and the tour guide was brilliant.”
Join guide Nuno in a private 1990 Renault 4L for a 2 to 3 hour west Madeira outing from Funchal. You’ll visit Camara de Lobos, cross rural roads, look over the glass platform at Cabo Girão, and stop in Ribeira Brava. Expect close quarters, changing weather, and a personal English-language tour.
“What can I say Nuno that hasn't been said, probably not much but the man is outstanding at his job, what he doesn't know about Madeira is not worth knowing. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing and was by far the best part of our 2 week holiday, for anyone thinking of booking this don't think just book it and you will not be disappointed. Thank you again Nuno Tony & Liz”
Join a local guide such as Rui, Mauricio, or Diogo for an eight-hour 4x4 tour from Funchal. Swim in Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools, walk through misty Fanal Forest, visit São Vicente, and look down from Cabo Girão’s glass platform.
“Lovely guide and a good trip to see the west coat. I would recommend this tour. You see a lott and have enough time to get out the car and make some pictures”
Join Green Devil Safari for a four-hour Madeira outing with an open-top 4x4, Cabo Girão Skywalk, São Vicente, mountain viewpoints, and six Madeiran table wines with cheese and chorizo at Quinta do Barbusano. Guides such as Dino, Lino, Miguel, and Jorge are known for lively commentary and confident driving.
“Dino was an excellent guide. Friendly, funny, experienced driver and very knowledgeable about Madeira island. The off-road section will forever be a memory.”
Spend about three hours on Madeira’s famous 25 Fountains levada walk, including an 800-meter volcanic tunnel, then ride a jeep through eucalyptus forest to Cabo Girão. Small groups of up to eight, local guides such as Julia, Gil, Pedro, and Ruben, and lunch at Paúl da Serra make this a full island day.
“Great day out, and although it rained it didn't disappoint. Our driver Luis was easy to talk to, and your at ease straight away. As all the drivers working for True Spirt seem to be. We drove to a coffee shop where Luis explained exactly what was planned. Then we had another short drive before parking and started walking. Some of the steps took it's toll on my knees, definitely got the heat into them. For some reason the steps we came down were harder going up....... We ordered food before the walk, and Luis stopped at a lovely restaurant. If anyone orders the steak on a hot stone you'll…”
Travel from Funchal by private tuk-tuk with a local guide to Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos, and Fajã dos Padres. Expect coastal views, island stories, photo stops, and time for poncha or local snacks. Guides have included Wilson, Andre, John, and Victor, though your guide is assigned by the provider.
“The guide was happy to show us a part of his beautiful island. He shared a lot with us. He was very friendly and i would have no hesitation in booking again.”
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