Madeira · TOUR REVIEWS
A week on Madeira is a scheduling problem: the peaks are clear in the morning, the north is wet when the south is not, and half the island is only reachable by minibus. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
Cruise Madeira’s coast on a quiet hybrid catamaran, search for dolphins and whales, then swim beneath Cabo Girão for $40.
“It was a very nice atmosphere and we saw some bottlenose dolphins and commun dolphins during our trip. 100% recommend! Stuff was friendly and they give you a lot of informations about the dolphins you encounter.”
See Madeira’s volcanic coast, Porto Moniz pools, Fanal Forest, Seixal beach, and Cabo Girão on an 8-hour open-roof 4WD tour.
“Amazing Roadtrip and a real adventure, so much to see, and discover! But the biggest treasure was Gil Sousa, such an amazing tour guide, you will drive the best roads, the wildest shortcuts, you will learn so much about the island, vegetation, history and culture it’s worth all the money you can spend! Take this trip you will not be disappointed! When Gil says “easy peasy,” brace for an adventurous drift down Madeira’s steepest roads. Highly recommend this tour!”
Search Madeira’s waters for dolphins and whales, cruise beneath Cabo Girão, and swim from a spacious catamaran for $41.
“Entire experience was amazing and all went as planned - we have been extremely lucky as we managed to watch whales and dolphins during the trip. Staff was helpful and also enjoyed watching with all the crew - we could see their happy faces. Wild life watching is seasonal and we picked the best time of the year.”
Ride Madeira’s northwest by open-top 4WD, with Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, mountain views, and hotel pickup from Funchal.
“It was a brilliant day! The guide was knowledgeable and fun!”
Explore Madeira’s west in an open-roof 4x4, with Porto Moniz pools, Fanal Forest, Seixal, São Vicente, and Cabo Girão.
“A great way to explore the island and especially with a guide as knowledgeable as Tony. What a charachter - he had us laughing all the time and he was a very experienced driver who knew even the smallest and most difficult to drive roads. The places we stopped for a drink and lunch were great - food was was tremendous. The weather wasn't great but it didn't dampen our spirits - a brilliant trip!”
See Madeira’s west coast, Cabo Girão, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente on an affordable full-day tour from Funchal.
“We really enjoyed our day. Patrick was knowledgeable friendly and funny. Thank you.”
See Madeira’s east from Funchal, with Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico in one full day.
“We had a nice tour with Marco, a funny and knowledgeable person and good driver. spectacular views and interesting insides in the past of Madeira.”
Explore Funchal’s old town, market, churches, sugar trade, wine, and lesser-known corners on a thoughtful two-hour student-supported walking tour.
“Great tour full of history! Jaoa had a lot of knowledge about the city and historical details. I was the only one on the tour and I appreciate they didn’t cancel. At the end there’s a mini wine tasting. Loved ever part of the tour!”
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.”
Cruise Funchal Bay by luxury catamaran, look for whales and dolphins, swim beneath Cabo Girão, and enjoy Madeira from the sea.
“Going on the catamaran was great fun! We saw the pilot whales which was great! The boat was very comfortable and very relaxing. The guides gave us some history and were very friendly. Really enjoyed it!”
Explore west Madeira in 8 hours, from Cabo Girão and Fanal Forest to Porto Moniz pools, waterfalls, and São Vicente.
“Everything was great. the only thing - 30 min for Fanal forest is too small, i would give 1 hour”
Cruise Madeira’s coast on a small luxury catamaran with whale and dolphin watching, Cabo Girão swimming, local snacks, and unlimited drinks.
“Tour was fantastic. Crew was very kind and told a lot of interesting facts about dolphins and whales. We had a lot of snacks and drinks. It was right decision to pay more. It was a definitely VIP tour. Thank you so much!”
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!”
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”
Review of a West Madeira day trip from Funchal, with Fanal Forest, Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz pools, coastal villages, and practical tips.
“Tony led an incredible day trip. He was so knowledgeable and kind! The day was long but I can’t imagine doing anything close to that on purpose own. It was a great value and a day well spent touring this beautiful island.”
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