Private Tour

Madeira Island Private Wine Full-day Tour in all terrain vehicle

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Certified Guide

Insurances required by the Portuguese Tourism Bureau

15/18 euros for Lunch per person.

18 € per/person for the entrance/wines in Quinta Barbusano for table wines( 6 different) and 12 € for the Entrance and Wines (8 different ) in Henriques&Henriques Madeira Fortified Wines

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Groups up to 5 people

All hotels and AirBnB
Pickup included

Groups up to 3 people

All Hotels and AirBnBs
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Renate V,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an absolutely fantastic day. Valdemar is a great guide, his love of his homeland and above all his profound knowledge of wine growing makes this tour really a special experience, thank you
Unforgettable two days in Madeira
lizziesarahj,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible two days exploring Madeira with Val. He’s not only extremely knowledgeable about the island but also passionate about sharing its history. He tailors each trip to your interests and needs. Since it was our first time in Madeira, Val made sure we experienced as much as possible taking us off the beaten path to places most tourists never get to see. One of the highlights was standing 6,000ft up, looking down at the clouds. We had a great experience trying local wines and food while taking in breathtaking views. I wanted to bring some local produce home, and Val went out of his way to make sure I found what I was looking for. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide thank you!
Wine Tour with Val. .
roboman111,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Val has more knowledge of the history, culture, and character of Madeira than he could fit into 8 hours. We fully enjoyed every minute and feel like we’ve made a new friend.
Wonderful scenic wine tour with a great guide.
MegMagruder,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great time with Val on our wine tour that we decided to book him for another full day. The local knowledge he has about the island made our tours very special. Val is now a friend and we can’t wait to visit again!
Perfect!
Jessica P,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
No words needed! In Madeira's worst weather Val picked us up! We were more than skeptical if this would be a tour as we had imagined it! You should not expect a hop on hop off and immediately star hail! But what you can be sure of! You see extraordinary streets/corners you learn an incredible amount you taste great wines and you eat sooo delicious! You'll find yourself in corners where you would never have ended up in life without native knowledge! It's clear to us! We will book Val again next time! Unforgettable time! 9:00-17:30! Hammmmaaaaaa! Thanks 🙏🏻
Val is the best!
GLA53,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All the positive comments below are 100% true and more. Val is the best! Knowledgeable, friendly, funny, he made our day very special. Highly recommend!
A full day exploring Madeira and it’s wines.
Kate T,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic day exploring Madeira and learning about its wine. Val was an engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide taking us to places we would never have found ourselves. A thoroughly enjoyable day.
Val and his Madeira driving/wine tour.
Wallacepmr,
Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good tour of various parts of the island. Extended visits to a vineyard/winery and a Madeira winery. Val gave as an informative overview of the history, geography and economy of the island. Val is a very knowledgable resident, experienced guide and a fine driver. Our tour was in English but he also described tours with other languages and his willingness to customize based on interests and preferences of his guests. I would thoroughly recommend Val and his tours.
Beautiful scenic drive
Michael G,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed a great tour of Madeira with a genial and knowledgeable driver. The day included two wine tasting visits, and culminated with a spectacular New Year's Eve firework display. Brilliant!
A fantastic way to see the island.
ukdocLancashire,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Valdemar, was outstanding. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The wine tasting was informative and enjoyable. We saw bits of the island which were off the beaten track that we would never have found on our own. We lunched in a simple restaurant where local workers go to lunch and had delicious simply grilled trigger fish. The tasting of Madeira wines was great, with generous servings of high quality wine, and was a bargain. After our trip he kindly gave us other recommendations of restaurants and activities. A great day , well worth it!