The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Madeira

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - São Vicente and the Véu da Noiva waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,732 reviews · from $72Our pick

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!”

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Fanal Forest, Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

2.Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,930 reviews · 8 hours · from $74

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!”

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Tour Reviews, Tours, West Madeira Tours

From Funchal: Best of Madeira’s West Tour

3.Best of Madeira’s West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,463 reviews · 8 hours · from $42

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.”

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East Madeira Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Best of the East Tour from Funchal

4.Best of the East Tour from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,364 reviews · 8 hours · from $42

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.”

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Funchal Old Town, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

5.Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,233 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Best value

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!”

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Fanal Forest, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfalls

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

6.West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,630 reviews · 8 hours · from $33

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”

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Dolphin Watching, Tour Reviews, Tours, VIP, Whale Watching

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

7.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

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!”

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

Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

8.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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East Madeira Tours, Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo, Santana, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

9.East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Explore Madeira’s east on a small-group tour to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Laurissilva Forest, Machico, and Ponta São Lourenço.

“Interesting stops and guide provided good information on each destination.”

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Half-Day, Nuns Valley, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

10.Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,955 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $28

Explore Madeira’s Nuns Valley, Eira do Serrado, and Câmara de Lobos on a scenic 3.5-hour tour with multilingual guides.

“It was an excellent tour and for the money it was amazing. The tour guide was very informative. He told us everything we needed to know and took us to the lovely nuns Valley which was amazing. Definitely would recommend 10 out of 10 from us.”

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Monte & Toboggan Rides, Nuns Valley, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

11.Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,829 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Ride Madeira’s famous Monte toboggan, view Nuns Valley from 1,094 meters, taste local liquor, and explore three scenic viewpoints in four hours.

“the tour was brilliant, Daniel our guide took very good care of us”

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Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo

12.Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,776 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Sail Madeira’s coast aboard a replica of Columbus’s Santa Maria, with dolphin and whale watching, a swim stop, Madeira wine, and honey cake.

“We really enjoyed sailing on the Santa Maria, the crew were very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. The Madeira wine and Honey cake samples were nicely served too!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Evening Experiences, Sailing, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Watching

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

13.Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,642 reviews · from $63

Review of Funchal’s 3-hour sunset sailing tour with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and practical tips.

“We went on an afternoon sunset boat trip, and it was an unforgettable experience. The views were stunning as the sun dipped below the horizon, but the real highlight was our guide, Jose. He was absolutely brilliant — hilarious, friendly, and full of fun stories that kept everyone entertained. He created such a great atmosphere on board. And the Madeira wine? So good! It was the perfect touch to a relaxing, scenic cruise. Highly recommend this trip — especially if you get Jose as your guide!”

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