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15 Madeira Tours & Days Out Worth Booking

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Almost everything on Madeira works better as an organised day than a hire car: the roads are steep, the tunnels are long, and the good viewpoints have nowhere to park. This page covers the island’s standout tours and days out, what each includes, where it picks up from, and which ones leave enough of the afternoon free to do something else.

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão Skywalk: Europe’s Highest Sea-Cliff Feeling, With a Coffee Stop

1.Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

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

8-hour 4WD Land Rover tour in Madeira, covering Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, and Fanal Forest.

“Top jeep tour, the guide Camochu was great, funny, well prepared, a native animal as he said 😅 sky walk, forest, natural pools in Porto Moniz and also a traditional poncha for a great and crazy day on the road and through the forest. I definitely recommend the tour, not to be missed!”

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

Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour - Getting Picked Up in Funchal, Then Moving Quickly

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

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

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.”

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From Funchal: Best of Madeira’s West Tour

From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour - Cabo Girão Skywalk at 589 m, and the practical way to enjoy it

3.Best of Madeira’s West Tour

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

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!”

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From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour - Pickup to Câmara de Lobos: Start Small, Then Go Big

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour - Unlimited drinks on a wildlife trip, and why that matters

Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup - Cabo Girão Skywalk: the cliff view, plus a reality check

8.Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

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

Full-day Madeira jeep tour: Cabo Girão skywalk, Trompica off-road, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz natural pools, pickup from Funchal.

“Amazing day, Paulo was great guide and host. Really enjoyed it coming back and will book again with this company. Thank you for such an amazing experience, it was so worth it!”

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Terreiro da Luta and Senhora da Paz, Where 1917 Promises Live

9.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

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

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!”

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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour - The pickup rhythm, and how you avoid the worst of the toboggan lines

11.Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

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

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”

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Madeira: Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo

Madeira: Flag Ship Tour aboard Santa Maria de Colombo - From Funchal to Cabo Girão: How the 3 hours are paced

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour - Meet at Praça do Povo, Cais 8, then Board in a Small Group

13.Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

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

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”

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Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience - Pickup, drop-off, and why the timing feels right

Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting - Pico Arieiro, 1800 m, where the views change by the minute