Top 15 Guided Tours in Madeira

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - The pre-dawn transfer from Funchal or Caniço

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37Our pick

Hike Madeira’s high peaks at sunrise with a Funchal transfer, clear trail instructions, and a backup route when mountain weather or closures intervene.

“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.”

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Full-Day, Guided, Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

2.Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,216 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Explore Madeira’s west coast by small-group jeep, from Cabo Girão and Trompica to Fanal Forest and Porto Moniz pools.

“It was a fantastic tour! Our guide Renato was very kind and told us a lot of interesting facts about Madeira. Absolutely worth the money. Thank you!”

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Guided, Levada Walks, Rabacal & 25 Fontes, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

3.Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,197 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Walk Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley from Funchal, seeing Risco Falls, 25 Fontes, endemic wildlife, and an 800-meter tunnel with a guide.

“lovely walking tour. beautiful views and everything was prompt and walked at a good pace. great if you don't want to hire a car and still experience the famous walks”

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Fanal Forest, Guided, Tour Reviews, West Madeira Tours

Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

4.Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,653 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

See western Madeira in seven hours, from Cabo Girão and Fanal Forest to Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, and Véu da Noiva.

“It was an incredibly well‑organized tour, I truly recommend it to everyone. Miguel, our guide, created such a great atmosphere and was extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. I wholeheartedly recommend them, and we’ll definitely come back as soon as we have the chance.”

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Fanal Forest, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, West Madeira Tours

Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

5.West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,602 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Review of Madeira’s west tour: Cabo Girão Skywalk, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, coastal villages, waterfalls, guide service, and value.

“Good to see quite a lot of Madeira in one day but with sufficient stops to see the sights too.”

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Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

6.East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Explore Madeira’s east from Pico do Areeiro to Ponta do Rosto, with a levada walk, Santana houses, rum tasting, and hotel pickup.

“Very good trip. The guide, Guillemo, is a fantastic gu, funny and knowledgeable. Totally worth it.”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Private Drivers, Rabacal & 25 Fontes, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

7.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 841 reviews · from $38

Hike Madeira’s famous 25 Fontes and Risco levadas with early shared transport, clear trail advice, and five hours to explore.

“Our guide Petro was great. The transfer was smooth, he engaged with everyone, was knowledgeable on a lot of topics and overall ensured we had a great time. The hike itself was very easy, the waterfalls were amazing, though I liked Risco better. Overall, I recommend this activity, it was very well organized.”

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Caldeirao Verde Walks, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

8.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde PR9 hike, with shared transfers, waterfalls, tunnels, forest tips, timing, and honest value advice.

“Since there is no guide you can finish it on your own pace, there is more than enough time and you can have additional for snack/coffee and photos. Very good communication over WhatsApp - team is very helpful and patient. Driver was on time and he was very knowledgeable - all necessary information for the hike was provided. Overall it was a nice experience and I would do it again in the future.”

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Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Best Viewpoints Guided Tuk Tuk Tour

9.Best Viewpoints Guided Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 402 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

See Funchal’s Old Town and four hilltop viewpoints by private tuk tuk, with hotel pickup, local stories, and wide Bay of Funchal views.

“Guide was amazing from start to finish, highly recommend.”

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Food & Drink, Guided, Madeira Wine Tasting, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Funchal: H.M. Borges Winery Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

10.H.M. Borges Winery Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 334 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $17Best value

Tour H.M. Borges in Funchal, learn how Madeira wine ages in oak casks, then taste up to six wines with local sweets.

“An excellent way to learn more about the history of Madeira wine making and how its production differs from say port or others wines. Brilliant value for money.”

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Funchal Old Town, Guided, Monte & Toboggan Rides, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

11.Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $42

Ride through Funchal by private tuk tuk, visit the Old Town, stop at Marmeleiros viewpoint, and reach Monte’s famous toboggan run.

“Company got me to the toboggan ticket line early, before the crowd. Laura then took me around Funchal.”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Sunrise Tours, Tour Reviews

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

12.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Hike Madeira’s famous peaks at sunrise with hotel transfers, clear trail guidance, and time to tackle PR1 or an alternate route at your own pace.

“It was a great hike but conditions were less than perfect!! High winds, rain and fog! It was freezing and we were not prepared for the cold and wet! We didn’t do PR1 as it was too windy and we couldn’t see a thing but we took the extra time coming down PR3, which was pretty cool, great views when the cloud and fog cleared. But no one warned us about the 5 streams you need to walk through!! The cafe at the end was amazing - great food and comfy to rest! Amazing adventure! Also shoutout to Christiano, our driver, great guy! He said he’d done PR1 in worse…”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo, Sunrise Tours, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

13.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Hike Pico Ruivo before dawn with hotel pickup, a local guide, head torch, tea, and a granola bar, then watch Madeira’s sunrise from its highest peak.

“Carlos was a great and caring driver and guide, extremely friendly and hospitable. Although we couldn't sea the sunrise because of a sudden change in weather, it was an unforgettable experience”

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2-Day Experiences, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Funchal: 2-Day Guided Tour of Madeira

14.2-Day Guided Tour of Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 246 reviews · from $68

See Madeira’s top sights in two guided days, from Cabo Girão and Pico Arieiro to Porto Moniz pools, villages, and waterfalls.

“absolutely loved this tour, especially the day with Lionel! such a happy and friendly tour guide who put us all at ease.”

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Botanical Gardens, Funchal Old Town, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens

15.Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

See Funchal’s Old Town, market, cathedral, steep lanes, and Botanical Gardens on a private two-hour tuk tuk tour with hotel pickup.

“Fredy was very informative and happy to tailor the tour for us. We felt that we saw a lot of the sights within a 2 hour window abs we looked the botanical gardens. Would definitely recommend”

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