Madeira · FUNCHAL TOURS
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Funchal holds two-thirds of the island’s population and all of its harbour traffic, so this is where most trips start and where the widest choice sits. Below are the city’s standout bookings: the Lavradores market at opening time, the cable car to Monte and the wicker toboggan back down, tuk-tuk loops of the viewpoints, and the boats that leave from the marina. Prices, durations and pickup points for each.
Silent eco catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale spotting, 360 views, plus a Cabo Girão swim stop with hybrid electric engines.
“That was very good! We saw dolphins and pilot whales. The guides were excellent.”
3-hour catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão to spot dolphins, whales and turtles, with panoramic views and a swim stop.
“We seen sperm vales and pilot vales. No dolphins though. Overall good”
8-hour open-top 4x4 across Madeira’s northwest, swimming at Porto Moniz and Seixal, plus Fanal Forest and above-the-clouds Paul da Serra.
“It was a fun trip for sure, the drive up to the peak, coastal drive, narrow roads, scenic valleys, Waterfalls etc. Jorge was great, he was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the island, I would highly recommend this trip.”
West Madeira day trip from Funchal: Cabo Girão Skywalk, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz lava pools, Seixal Bridal Veil, São Vicente.
“Marco was a great tour guide! Super friendly and took us through the west side of the island while giving us facts about the island! Would totally recommend if you are not hiring a car and also as you see all the highlights plus Cabo Girão view point is paid for with this Guide!”
An 8-hour East Madeira tour from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro views, Santana straw houses, Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico.
“information on all aspects off trip from start to finish by guide”
Walk through Funchal’s old core with stops at the Farmers’ Market, a 19th-century sweet factory, and Jesuit landmarks, for $19.
“Great walk in the old town and a lot of interesting information from the great guide.”
Sunrise hike over Madeira’s highest peaks with door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço, self-guided trail with instructions.
“Such a beautiful way to start the morning!! Detailed instructions given before pickup, and on the day so you feel safe and ready for the hike!! Fantastic driver with loads of information about the hike, Funchal and Madeira, would highly recommend”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal for dolphin and whale spotting, plus a swim and snorkel stop at Cabo Girão.
“Amazing!! The 2 guides were the best and made the trip that much better.”
West Madeira in one day, with misty **Fanal Forest**, dramatic coast stops, and time to swim at Porto Moniz sea pools.
“Everything was great. the only thing - 30 min for Fanal forest is too small, i would give 1 hour”
West Madeira day trip from Funchal with Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão cliffs, Fanal laurel forest, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal and São Vicente.
“It was most enjoyable, informative driver, lots of sights to see with the correct amount of time at each stop. We loved it!”
Small-group East Madeira day tour from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro, easy Balcões levada, Laurisilva, Santana and north-coast viewpoints.
“It was an amazing trip! The guide was really nice and helpful. He answered all of our questions and gave us really good recommendations for the island. We saw a lot of beautiful places and viewspoints!”
Half-day Monte and Nuns Valley tour from Funchal with a thrilling toboggan ride, emperor tomb, lookout stops, and included liquor tasting.
“Excellent activity, our guide was great , very informative with lots of local knowledge. Very good on his timekeeping so we were first in the queue for the baskets which was great , really good value for money”
Funchal’s dolphin and whale cruise on a luxury catamaran, with a Cabo Girão stop for views and swimming when offered.
“We booked this trip it even realising it was the ‘Celebrity ‘ catamaran, which meant there were only a small number of us on it, 16 in total on ours. Excellent day trip. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Free drink of your choice included. We had a relaxing sail and sunbathe, filled by a fantastic show by bottles nose dolphins. We then stopped for a dip in the waters, which were a comfortable 21 degrees. A real experience to treasure. Highly recommend and great value for money.”
Sunset sailing from Funchal for dolphins and whales, a swim at Cabo Girão cliffs, and included drinks, guided by a friendly crew.
“We had a great time on this cruise. we did not see any wildlife, but the captain did his best to try and find some. it is nature, so nothing can be guaranteed. the sunset was beautiful and the views of the shore and the sea were spectacular. it is a relatively small boat that felt private. it has seating on the outside and a some interior spaces, bathroom included. we did have to take off our shoes while on the boat, not to mark up the deck. they served us unlimited drinks and the staff was very attentive. nice relaxing evening sail.Read more”
Round-trip transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and hike to Pico Ruivo, self-guided with clear instructions and mountain scenery.
“Great experience and great insight into Madeira culture and ways from Phillip, the guide on the way there and back.”
