Portugal · MADEIRA TOURS
Madeira is a mountain in the Atlantic with a city on one corner. These 15 cover the north coast by 4WD, the levada walks, the whale water off Funchal and the laurel forest, with prices and how much of each day is spent in a van.
Cruise Madeira’s coast on a hybrid electric catamaran, spot dolphins and whales, swim near Cabo Girão, and enjoy responsible wildlife viewing.
“Great crew. Friendly, knowledgeable and communicative. They did a good job finding some Sperm whales and Atlantic Spotted dolphins. Boat was comfortable and it was a pleasant 3 hours on the water.”
See Madeira’s black beaches, lava pools, Fanal Forest, and Cabo Girão on an 8-hour open-roof 4WD tour from Funchal.
“Amazing. We got to see so much of the island and had a good amount of time at each one to take some pictures and enjoy the scenery. Our guide Joao was lovely and knowledgable of the area. Thank you ☺️”
Search Madeira’s coast for dolphins, whales and turtles, then swim beneath Cabo Girão on a relaxed three-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal.
“Really enjoyable experience. Well organised and all the staff were very friendly and enthusiastic. We did get to see dolphins very close to the boat, which was lovely to experience. The boat is an excellent craft, quite exciting to travel on, especially on the rig at the front. Special thanks to the crew member who taught me how to dive off the boat, he was very patient and explained everything really well.”
Ride Madeira’s northwest in an open-top 4x4, with Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, mountain views, and village stops.
“guide was so pleasant and informative and gave a great explanation of all the sights. friendly and pleasant guide well worth the only. a lovely day”
Explore Madeira’s west by open-roof 4x4, from Porto Moniz pools and Seixal beach to Fanal Forest and Cabo Girão.
“Jazz was sensational guide. Kept us on time, gave us fun insights, great music. He’s an amazing singer, btw! 😇 stopped at some great spots, got us in front of crowds effortlessly. Great tour of Madeira West. I would recommend any day!”
Explore Madeira’s rugged west coast, Cabo Girão, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal waterfall, and São Vicente by minibus.
“Absolutely perfect! Marco is the best guide! We will repeat!!”
See Madeira’s eastern highlights from Funchal, including Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico.
“Tour guide was excellent Tackling the Islands hilly roads was amazing only a local will know all the ins and outs he certainly did. Knowledgeable in his field. Not forgetting his lovely hair style!!”
Explore Funchal’s old town, market, churches, sugar history, and Madeira wine on a small-group walking tour for $19.
“This a great way to start your holiday, get your bearings & learn more about the city's history & culture. Good to know too that your money is going straight into the University's Student Welfare Fund. Our group was very small - just three solo women travellers and our guide, Evalina, who's currently on a gap year from the Czech Republic. She was very knowledgeable for someone who's only been in Funchal for a month, spoke impeccable English, and gave us a little time to wander around the market independently. The tour took us into two impressive churches, past the Bishop's house, up the little street with all the painted…”
Hike Madeira’s high peaks at sunrise with a $37 Funchal transfer, clear trail instructions, and pickup after the challenging 10 km route.
“Really enjoyed the whole day. We didn’t have the best weather but could still appreciate how magical the place was. Pedro our guide was just brilliant, so pleasant and informative. Really enjoyed the little museum at the end which gave us more information on the area.”
Cruise Funchal Bay on a small luxury catamaran, watch for whales and dolphins, then swim beneath the cliffs of Cabo Girão.
“Both staff were absolutely quality, good laugh and a great tour! Saw pilot whales and dolphins at first spot and had a great swim in the beautiful waters! All the best with the new baby captain!”
Explore west Madeira from Funchal, from Cabo Girão and Fanal Forest to Porto Moniz pools, waterfalls, and mountain views for $33.
“guide/driver wasinformative and fitted in so much. Quite a lot of stops, so if posdibleleave out one stop. The mini bus seats were very close and no room for luggage.”
Review of Madeira’s $93 luxury catamaran tour, with whale and dolphin watching, Cabo Girão, swimming, unlimited drinks, and small groups.
“Excellent staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Great variety of drinks and snacks. Unfortunately no dolphins or whales!”
Ride Madeira’s west coast by jeep, from Cabo Girão and Trompica to Fanal Forest, Seixal, and Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools.
“it was fantastic tour, lots of fabulous places, great experience and more than 150 photos are made))) the weather was perfect that allowed us to explore the island)”
Review of Madeira’s guided Rabaçal Valley levada walk, with waterfalls, the 25 Fontes lagoon, hotel pickup, tunnel tips, and practical advice.
“Our guide, Sara, was friendly and knowledge. When our plans had to change, due to closed roads she was calm and kept us informed. The walk along with her confidence and knowledge of the flora and fauna gave us an amazing day in nature. The coffee and poncho stops were very good too.. Great day out”
See West Madeira’s cliffs, villages, Fanal Forest, waterfalls, and Porto Moniz pools on an affordable full-day tour from Funchal.
“What a lovely trip it was! Our guide Gama was an excellent driver navigating through many challenging areas. Very knowledgeable and thorough in explaining everything we saw along the way. We had sufficient time at each stop adding to the experience. Highly recommend!”
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