Which Funchal tour visits Cabo Girão Skywalk – and is the €5 entry worth it?
Updated October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
For most visitors: book the Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal 4WD tour. It costs €69, lasts 8 hours and turns a brief Skywalk stop into a strong west-Madeira day. For a lower price: the Best of Madeira’s West tour is €43 for the same 8 hours. If Cabo Girão is your actual destination: take the private Câmara de Lobos and Skywalk tuk-tuk, €55 for 2.5 hours.
Three ways to reach the Skywalk
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal 4WD tour | 8 hours | €69 | 4.9 (9,707) | First-time visitors wanting the west in one day |
| Best of Madeira’s West tour | 8 hours | €43 | 4.7 (3,606) | Budget-minded visitors happy with a conventional tour |
| Private Câmara de Lobos and Skywalk tuk-tuk | 2.5 hours | €55 | 4.9 (87) | Cruise passengers and anyone short of time |
Is the entry fee worth it?
The figure quoted is €5 admission, and children under 12 get in free. The amount has changed several times in the past, so expect a small difference at the ticket desk. The platform opens early, around eight in the morning, and closing time shifts with the season. Its glass floor projects over a cliff roughly 580 metres high, with Câmara de Lobos and Funchal below.
It is worth €5 as your first high viewpoint on the island. It is not worth building a whole day around: a west-tour stop is enough for the view and photographs. The fee may come on top of the tour price, so check the inclusions rather than assuming it is covered.
The 4x4 west tour: the best complete answer
The most-reviewed option combines Cabo Girão with the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz, Seixal’s black sand, Chão da Ribeira, Paúl da Serra and the ancient laurel forest of Fanal. The trade-off is pace: Cabo Girão is one stop among many, and a considerable part of the eight hours is spent in the vehicle.
Check availability and prices for the 4x4 west tour
The cheaper west tour: save €26
The Best of Madeira’s West tour also lasts eight hours and names Cabo Girão and the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz. The saving makes sense if transport and the headline stops matter more to you than an off-road vehicle. Its 4.7 rating is strong, but the 4x4 option has the better rating and far more reviews. The €26 saving is worthwhile if you do not care about vehicle type; it does not buy you more time at the Skywalk.
See dates for the Best of Madeira’s West tour
The tuk-tuk: focus instead of an island circuit
The private tuk-tuk links Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão in 2.5 hours. That makes the cliff the main goal without an eight-hour island loop, which suits a cruise stop or a short stay in Funchal. If you also want Porto Moniz and Fanal it is expensive: after €55 you still need a second excursion for them.
See availability for the private Skywalk tuk-tuk
Who should skip it?
If glass floors or exposed heights make you uneasy, paid admission will not make it fun. Clouds can also weaken exactly this stop. For families: the age limit of 12 applies to admission only, not to an operator’s minimum age, which is stated on each booking page.
Our recommendation
Book the Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Fanal 4WD tour. €69, 4.9 stars and 9,707 reviews suit the complete west route; the Skywalk alone would not be worth the premium.
