The 14 Evening Tours in Madeira People Actually Book

1.Dolphin and Whale Watching Sunset Sailing Tour

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

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

“Amazing crew, really friendly and welcoming. Happy to engage in conversation. Really look after their clients providing an experience to remember. We were lucky enough to see a pod of whales. The crew were very knowledgeable about the wild life. Watched the sun set by sailing boat which was lovely. Some people even had a swim and the crew allow you to have a shower after. This is a peaceful yet fun and informative tour. Definitely recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,200 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Review of Madeira’s Funchal sunset catamaran cruise, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão swimming, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Had a stunning evening trip out on the Atlantic Ocean where we saw spotted Dolphins and cruised along the coast to see the highest cliff in Europe. Sailed back as the sun set - beautiful”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Sunset Tour on Traditional Madeiran Boat w/ Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 482 reviews · from $56

Cruise Madeira’s coast on a traditional boat to Cabo Girão, with sunset views, swimming, snorkeling, music, and drinks included.

“Rob and Mario were fantastic! we loved the whole experience: music and chats! we had a great time! Highly recommended Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Pico do Arieiro Sunset with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 430 reviews · from $51

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro sunset tour, with mountain views, hotel transfers, optional homemade dinner, drinks, and practical tips.

“The view was spectacular. The tour guide was kind and ready for his guests. He had extra blankets ready for those who were extra cold and he had everything ready for our dinner.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Christmas Lights Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41

See Funchal’s Christmas lights from a classic VW Beetle cabriolet, with hotel pickup, local stories, photo stops, and flexible cancellation.

“Driver very pleasant &knowledgeable. Wonderful drive through Funchal seeing all the Christmas lights”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Review of Madeira’s private sunset boat tour from Funchal, with Cabo Girão views, sparkling wine, local stories, snacks, and practical tips.

“An exceptional tour and experience with our captain Paulo! He was friendly, informative, and shared so much interesting history about Madeira. We would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a special experience during your stay.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Review of Madeira’s 3-hour Cabo Girão sunset cruise from Funchal, with cliff views, snorkeling, marine life, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“de vazut balene sau delfini nici nu se pune problema sa fi vazut ceva...singura placere a fost plimbarea la apus si un pahar cu vin... sa nu fiti dezamagiti daca nu vedeti nimic, poate altii au avut mai mult noroc...”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

See Funchal’s Christmas lights from a private open-top vintage Beetle, with hotel pickup, local stories, Old Town streets, and festive views.

“WOW ,,, JUST WOW !!! What an amazing evening, loved every second of the lights tour this trip is highly recommended, the guide is local, its his own business, and takes very good care of his guests, please book this ! ,,,, we are huge travellers and this trip is up there with the best we have undertaken around the world”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Catamaran Sunset Cruise from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Madeira’s 3-hour Funchal sunset catamaran cruise, with dolphin sightings, swimming, practical tips, price, value, and booking advice.

“Beautiful sunset and lucky enough to see a group of dolphins Would have liked a bit more time for a swim”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Funchal at Night Private Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Ride through Funchal’s Old Town after dark by private tuk tuk, with cathedral views, local history, narrow streets, and practical tips.

“Make sure to this tour on your first day because Virgilio, the tour guide, gives excellent tips to explore Madeira and Funchal. ;) The viewpoint, the streets of the old center are very beautiful at night, and we also learned a lot about how the island growed. Highly recommended and thanks for the tour! :)”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Madeira Sunset in Pico do Arieiro and Optional Stairway to Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro sunset tour, with hotel pickup, mountain views, optional Stairway to Heaven walk, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“We went on a Sunday so no dinner/drinks to review. Our driver was very lovely and obviously loved his job and showing off the incredible sunset. However this is very expensive for what it is. £95 for a return lift up the mountain for 2 people. We paid £60 for a full day tour the day before. So incredibly expensive, but would I pay it again to see that sunset? Yes absolutely.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Cabo Girão Sunset Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $40Best value

Sail from Funchal to Cabo Girão at sunset, swim in clear water, spot wildlife, and enjoy a relaxed three-hour catamaran trip.

“We were very lucky, only a few other guests were on board. On the way back we even sailed for half an hour. And we were able to spot dolphins (an flying fishes, not me but the others). I really enjoyed the trip.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Madeira by Night with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Enjoy Madeira’s Bailinho folk show, espetada dinner, and Funchal night views in a practical four-hour evening tour.

“Le guide ne parlait très peu en français mais il a fait de très gros efforts. Très sympa. Le repas était délicieux. Excellent. Le spectacle haut en couleurs. Je recommande.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Nuns Valley, Safari Tour, & Viewpoints with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Review of Madeira’s 4-hour 4x4 tour to Nuns Valley, Pico do Areeiro, forest tracks, and a Funchal sunset viewpoint.

“Great tour, the guide was super knowledgeable and it felt like spending time with friends.”

Check availability →Read our full review