Wine, cliffs, and a 4×4 ride. Small-group jeeps and a six-wine tasting at Quinta Barbusano make this Madeira outing feel like a half-day with real flavor. The potential downside: the tasting experience can vary depending on how the winery visit day goes, including timing and what’s available.

If you want Madeira in motion—ocean drama, vineyard roads, and photo stops—this is built for you. With open-top off-road driving and several classic towns along the south and north coasts, it’s a good fit for first-timers who hate wasting time on long, crowded bus lines.

Key highlights at a glance

• Up to 8 people per jeep for a less-chaotic, more personal drive
• Open-top 4×4 adventure through vineyard and cliff roads
• Quinta Barbusano tasting with six local wines plus toast cheese
• Cabo Girão skywalk viewpoint with scenic time built in (entry fee extra)
• Funchal and Caniço pickup included plus cruise dock pickup option

Why this Funchal wine-and-Skywalk ride feels different

Most Madeira tours promise scenery. This one tries to deliver scenery + wine + off-road fun in about 3.5 hours.

The big idea is the 4×4 format. You’re not just sitting. You’re bouncing along Madeira’s narrow roads, with the guide steering you toward views and viewpoints along the route. The open-top setup also means you feel the breeze and see the cliffs change as the jeep turns.

Then there’s the wine part. At Quinta Barbusano, the tasting is structured around six handpicked local wine varieties served at a prepared table, paired with toast cheese. That pairing matters because Madeira wines can be sweet, dry, or in-between, and salty, melty toast helps your palate follow each wine.

One caution I’d keep in mind: the wine portion is a separate add-on fee at the winery site. So if you’re the type who wants a flawless, never-changeable tasting experience, budget time and expectations accordingly.

What you pay: the $66 tour plus the real add-ons

The listed price is $66.01 per person, lasting about 3 hours 30 minutes. That base price covers a lot of the “transport + guide + small-group jeeps” side, including pickup from Funchal center and Caniço.

But two important extras usually shape the true cost:

• Quinta do Barbusano tasting: €24.00 per person for the guided visit and the six table wine tasting
• Cabo Girão entry fee: €5.00 per person (your skywalk time depends on paying this)

So think of the $66 as the “drive and guiding” price, and plan for €29 more per person if you do both key add-ons. If you’re starting from the cruise dock, there’s also a €5.00 per person pickup fee.

Is it still good value? For the route and format, it can be. You’re getting small-group transport, a lot of key viewpoints, and a winery tasting option. Just make sure you’re comfortable with the idea that the winery visit is the main cost driver and is not automatically included in the base price.

Open-top 4×4 jeeps: the comfort and the reality check

This is an open-top 4×4 jeep experience, run in a small group (up to 8 people per jeep). There’s insurance included, and the setup is designed for a ride that actually goes off the main roads.

Here’s what to expect practically:

• The ride will be bumpy. Madeira’s roads don’t do “smooth and flat.”
• You’ll want shoes with grip, especially if it’s damp or you’re stepping around viewpoints.
• Bring sunglasses and a little sun protection. Open-top driving means more direct light than you’d get in a closed van.

From what shows up in the day-to-day experience, the vehicle condition can vary. Some people have worried that the jeeps looked older or weren’t up to their expectations. That’s not something you can fully control from your side, but you can do one smart thing: ask when you board whether there’s any issue with comfort or safety and let the driver’s confidence guide your stress level.

If you want the “big sights, small crowd” combo, the jeeps are a huge part of why this works.

Quinta Barbusano: the six-wine tasting with toast cheese

The star indoor moment is at Quinta Barbusano, where you’ll sit down at a prepared table for a tasting built around six local wines and toast cheese.

Why I like this approach: it’s not just wine poured into your hand. Toast cheese acts like a palate helper. You get a salty, savory bite that makes it easier to notice how different Madeira wine styles feel—sweetness level, acidity, and that characteristic Madeira character that can shift from one wine to the next.

This is also where you should understand the trade-off. The tasting is €24.00 per person and the winery portion is listed as not included in the base ticket price. That matters because it turns the winery stop into the part you’ll most want to confirm is going as planned.

A couple of experiences can shape what you get from the tasting:

• If the winery visit is fully on schedule, the tasting tends to feel like a real feature.
• If something disrupts the visit timing, you may end up with less wine than you expected or a different tasting-style outcome.

If wine quality is your top priority (more than the jeep adventure), plan your day so you’re not stuck hoping everything goes perfectly. That’s just smart trip math, especially when you’re relying on a third-party winery visit.

Cabo Girão skywalk stop: cliff time and the €5 entry

Cabo Girão is one of those Madeira stops you can’t fake with words. You’re there for the cliffs and panoramic ocean views, plus the skywalk angle the tour is marketed around.

Your time block at Cabo Girão is about 30 minutes, and the admission ticket is not included, with an €5.00 per person fee.

A couple of practical notes:

• 30 minutes is enough to get photos and walk the main area if you move at a normal pace.
• If you’re slow in crowds or you want lots of time for the viewpoint walk, 30 minutes can feel tight.
• If the skywalk lines are long (not specified either way), you’ll feel the time crunch.

One helpful tip from how this tour is run: if your group has already visited Cabo Girão earlier, your guide may work with you to adjust time at nearby places like Câmara de Lobos. That kind of flexibility can make a difference on a second-time trip.

The scenic drive stops: São Vicente, Câmara de Lobos, Quinta Grande, Campanário, Ribeira Brava, Serra de Água

The joy of this tour is that it doesn’t treat Madeira like one stop only. It stitches together several towns and viewpoint areas, so you get multiple “faces” of the island in a single afternoon.

São Vicente (about 45 minutes)

You spend 45 minutes in São Vicente, with admission ticket free. This stretch is about changing scenery—moving through areas like Cabo Girão, Serra de Água, São Vicente, and Quinta Barbusano via the 4×4 route.

São Vicente is a strong “pause and breathe” stop. It’s long enough to orient yourself, take photos, and absorb the north-coast feel without feeling rushed.

Câmara de Lobos: colorful harbor village vibes

You’ll also pass through Câmara de Lobos, described as a charming fishing village. Think: colorful houses, a harbor, and a local market feel. There’s also a historical angle, since it was among the first settlements on Madeira and the name is said to connect to monk seals that used to live there.

This stop is a great one for food-and-people-watching if you like to browse rather than sprint.

Quinta Grande: wine estates with terraces and ocean views

Quinta Grande is a rural village in the southwest, surrounded by vineyards and terraced fields with Atlantic views. It’s known for Madeira wine production, and it’s dotted with historic quintas (estates) where people can learn about winemaking and do tastings.

Even if your main tasting is at Barbusano, seeing this part of Madeira’s wine landscape helps you connect the dots between the bottle and the place.

Campanário: mountains meet the sea

You’ll also see Campanário, framed as a tranquil village between the mountains and the sea. It’s known for traditional architecture and a calmer atmosphere, with colorful flowers and greenery.

If your idea of a good photo is “less famous, more local,” this kind of stop is a win.

Ribeira Brava: pebble beach and a laid-back pace

Another classic south-coast stop is Ribeira Brava, meaning Wild River. It’s known for a pebble beach, a promenade, and a historic church.

This is where the mood feels more everyday and less “tour centerpiece,” which is exactly what you want after cliff viewpoints and winery time.

Serra de Água (about 1 hour)

Finally, you get about 1 hour at Serra de Água, admission free. This area is in a lush valley between mountains. It’s famous for viewpoints like Encumeada, plus terraced vineyards and traditional watermills.

This stop is ideal if you want that “Madeira countryside” feel before the tour wraps.

The guide and pacing: where this tour shines (and where it can go weird)

This tour lives and dies on the guide and how well the day runs. The route is ambitious: off-road driving, multiple town stops, a main viewpoint, and a winery add-on that’s often the reason people book in the first place.

The good news: the guiding seems to be a highlight when everything clicks. Names that show up with strong impressions include Eddie, Miguel, and Lewis/Louis (also seen as Eddy in some accounts). On a well-run day, you get confident storytelling, smooth driving through vineyard areas, and a sense that the guide is actively shaping the experience, not just following a script.

The possible problem areas:

• Pickup timing and communication can be messy if instructions don’t arrive where expected.
• The winery tasting can be impacted by the day’s availability. If the winery portion doesn’t run exactly as planned, the “six wines” expectation may not match what you end up getting.
• The jeeps themselves can be hit or miss in comfort. I’d pack for an off-road day, not a luxury sedan.

There’s also a sweet spot at the end of the experience when the timing lands right. One account mentions a sunset finish feeling like the best part. You can’t bank on sunset, but it’s a nice clue that the pacing can be timed for good light.

If you’re flexible, this tour can feel like a satisfying whirlwind. If you need a super-controlled schedule, you’ll want to keep that in mind.

Best for who: wine lovers, view chasers, and first-time Madeira visitors

I’d point this tour at a few specific traveler types:

• First-timers to Madeira who want the “greatest hits” quickly, without paying for a full-day tour
• People who like a hands-on wine break (six wines with pairing) rather than just a shop stop
• Those who want cliff drama at Cabo Girão plus countryside villages, all in one half-day
• Travelers who love small-group energy and don’t want a crowded coach

It’s probably less ideal if:

• You’re purely a wine snob and only care about the winery tasting quality and depth
• You already know you prefer slow, long walks at viewpoints (30 minutes at Cabo Girão can be short)
• You’re extremely sensitive to rougher roads, since this is an off-road 4×4 format

Should you book this tour?

Yes, but book with eyes open.

Book it if you want action: open-top 4×4 riding, famous Madeira viewpoints, and a seated wine tasting at Quinta Barbusano. The small-group setup (up to 8 per jeep) is the kind of detail that often makes a tour feel worth it, even when a schedule is tight.

I’d hesitate if your priority is only the wine itself and you’d be disappointed if the tasting day doesn’t deliver exactly what you hoped. Since the €24 tasting fee is a key add-on and not included in the base price, you’re placing real importance on that winery stop.

My practical advice: treat this as a scenic adventure with wine as the highlight, not as a guaranteed winery masterclass with zero variability.

FAQ

What is the duration of the Green Devil Safari wine and Skywalk 4×4 tour?

The tour duration is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

How much is the tour per person?

The price is listed as $66.01 per person.

Is pickup included, and where does it start?

Pickup is offered for the Funchal area and Caniço. The listing also notes a cruise dock pickup option for an extra €5.00 per person, and that people outside those areas may need to meet at Funchal Center near the Cristiano Ronaldo statue.

Is the Quinta Barbusano wine tasting included in the base price?

No. The winery guided visit and 6-table wine tasting fees at Quinta do Barbusano are listed as €24.00 per person.

Do I need a ticket for Cabo Girão?

Yes. Cabo Girão has an entrance fee listed as €5.00 per person, and it is not included.

What group size should I expect?

The tour specifies a maximum of 24 travelers overall and small jeeps with a maximum of 8 persons per jeep.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, the tour is offered in English.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.