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Madeira · PRIVATE

The Top 15 Private Tours in Madeira, Compared

30 reviewed

Madeira’s weather changes between the south coast and the north in about twenty minutes, which is why the private tours that plan for it are the ones travellers come back happy from. Here are 15 worth your day, priced and described.

Madeira: Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

Madeira: Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi - Price and value: what you really get for $47

1.Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 684 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Our pick

A private Tukxi ride through Funchal’s old streets and top viewpoints, with guided stops at key landmarks, markets, and gardens.

“very good guide and safe driver. knew very much about history and plants. pikkedonker up at the richt place ( cruise Terminal Pinchal )”

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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira - Snorkeling Setup, Towels, and the Post-Swim Shower That You’ll Thank Yourself For

2.Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $592Top rated

Private 2.5-hour yacht tour from Calheta with snorkeling, sparkling wine, and a real shot at Madeira’s dolphins and whales.

“Amazing experience! Everyone that works at On Tales is so helpful and friendly. Fantastic communication. They arranged transport, provided towels and drinks on the day. The crew were great and gave us lots of information about Maderia and the wildlife that we saw. We also enjoyed the snorkelling 🤿 Was so nice to receive the photos the next day that the crew had taken for us.”

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West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island - Camara de Lobos Bay: coffee in a fishing village with Churchill vibes

3.West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $254

Private West Madeira day with Funchal pickup, Cabo Girao views, and Porto Moniz pools, tailored to your pace with a great driver.

“Phenomenal service 1000% reliable and worth every second of this tour 🙌🏻 Thank you for taking such good care of my family and me on this wonderful plan visiting the hidden treasures og the island!”

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Funchal Private 4-Seater VIP Mercedes / 8-Seater Minibus

Funchal Private 4-Seater VIP Mercedes / 8-Seater Minibus - Pick the Island Side: East, West, Central, or North

Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour - Historic Center of Funchal: Old Town Alleys, Cathedral Views, and Mercado Dos Lavradores

5.Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $157

Private Tukxi tour from Funchal hotel, with old town, Monte, Garajau cliffs, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão sky-walk, plus gardens.

“Amazing experience with our tour guide! The guide explained many details and history and was immensely knowledgeable! We tasted local treats that we would not know about with out our tour guide! She helped us plan plan what parts to visit to get the full experience! She also showed us what places and restaurants we should vist! Would higly recommend this! We booked 4 hours, but regret not booking 6 hours! Should do this in the beginning of your trip!”

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Madeira “Mystery Tour” – Full Day Private 4×4 Jeep

Madeira "Mystery Tour" Full-Day - Private 4x4 Jeep - “Mystery” is the point: how tailoring works without chaos

6.Madeira “Mystery Tour” – Full Day Private 4×4 Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $289

Private Madeira 4x4 Mystery Tour with pickup and off-road time, tailored by your driver for viewpoints, forests, rum, and volcanic swimming.

“This tour is a must for anyone visiting Madeira. We gave our guide, Dinarte, a couple places we wanted to visit and he took care of the rest. We were able to hit some of the highlights on the island as well as some more hidden areas. Highly recommended!”

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Madeira: Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum

Madeira: Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum - Where Ronaldo’s story begins in Funchal, not a stadium

7.Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 176 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $89

Private CR7 Museum and Ronaldo childhood tour in Funchal from $89, with museum entry and viewpoint stops from the cruise port.

“We had the most amazing day today with Marco! Would highly recommend. He made the day so fun and informative for my 11 year old son, even had a mini game of football. Thank you so much Marco! Donna & Nate”

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CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).

CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L). - Pickup in Funchal, including the port option

8.CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Private Renault 4L half-day tour from Funchal with Camara de Lobos poncha and Cabo Girao glass views for up to 2 people.

“What can I say Nuno that hasn't been said, probably not much but the man is outstanding at his job, what he doesn't know about Madeira is not worth knowing. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing and was by far the best part of our 2 week holiday, for anyone thinking of booking this don't think just book it and you will not be disappointed. Thank you again Nuno Tony & Liz”

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Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

Private Half day tour around Madeira Island - Private pickup from Funchal (and cruise terminal) that saves your energy

9.Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $211

Private half-day tour from Funchal with Monte, Cabo Girao skywalk, scenic viewpoints, and Camara de Lobos, plus flexible timing.

“Fantastic tour. Diogo was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great morning, we even tasted fresh bananas courtesy of Diogo. In the afternoon we explored by ourselves with information we head learnt in the morning from Diogo. When finished we contacted him to pick us up. Highly recommend. Will be recommending him to everyone and if we come back will keep his number. Thank you”

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Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira

Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira - Pico do Arieiro: wine tasting, Glass Sky Walk, and high-altitude drama

10.Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $168

Private Madeira trike tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and Nun’s Valley, with wine tasting, viewpoints, and flexible pacing.

“Our last full day in Madeira and Garth (Goth) made it memorable. A great tour, felt really safe and he was very knowledgeable about the island. Lovely trip to the Valley of the Nuns and enjoyed the local Chestnut beer and cheesecake. All in all a wonderful experIence, well recommended. Thanks again Garth!”

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Private Tour | Full Day 4×4 Tour | Up to 6 Persons

Private Tour | Full Day 4x4 Tour | Up to 6 Persons - Stop 1 is your flex moment: where the guide sets the tone

11.Private Tour | Full Day 4×4 Tour | Up to 6 Persons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $508

Private 4x4 day tour from Funchal with a guide, flexible routing, and major Madeira viewpoints plus coastal stops. For up to 6.

“Fabulous day spent with Hugo exploring the west of the island. He was absolutely amazing with his knowledge of the island, the roads, the hidden trails. He was patient and went the extra mile to make our day extra special.”

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Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira

Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira - The value of private off-road: time saved, views gained

12.Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $338

Private 4x4 off-road day in Madeira with flexible routing, cloudline viewpoints, and a Porto Moniz natural pool swim plus pickup.

“John was friendly and informative. We saw a lot of Madeira. What a beautiful island. He was patient and attentive. He let us have plenty of time to enjoy our day. Booking via Viator never disappoints!”

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Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience

Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience - Pickup, private pacing, and what “max 4” changes

13.Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $133

Private 8-hour Madeira tour from Funchal with dramatic viewpoints, natural pools, a picnic kit, and pickup, built for small groups of 4.

“We were able to see most of the island in one day with a private guide. Luis was friendly and knowledgeable. Actually had to cancel a different tour since we saw so much;)”

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4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other - How you choose between Santana, Porto Moniz, and Sao Vicente Caves

Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi - Pickup that works for hotels and cruise terminals

15.Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Private Tukxi tour of Funchal with hotel pickup, photo stops, and local history at Quinta das Cruzes, the cathedral, markets, and viewpoints.

“Loved it! Great fun and informative! Margaretha was brilliant (forgive the spelling!). Highly recommended! Neil&Sylvia”

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