Portugal · MADEIRA TOURS
Madeira is vertical, and every good day involves either a levada or a boat. These 15 compare the 4WD runs to Fanal and Porto Moniz, the whale and dolphin trips out of Funchal and the walks, priced and honest about how much of it is driving.
Review of Madeira’s hybrid eco-catamaran dolphin and whale cruise, with wildlife tips, Cabo Girão swimming, price, access, and practical advice.
“Very nice, we saw bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Cool info about dolphins and whales as well. Amazing to see them and to know that they are protected.”
Explore Madeira’s Skywalk, black-sand beaches, lava pools, Fanal Forest, and mountain tracks on an 8-hour 4WD tour from Funchal.
“Our driver was lovely and very knowledgeable about the island. He made sure all of us were having a good time throughout the day and really looked after us. We saw so much of the island, it was really good value for money. Would 100% recommend.”
Review of Madeira’s 3-hour Seaborn catamaran cruise, with dolphin and whale watching, Cabo Girão views, swimming, prices, and practical tips.
“It was amazing! We got to see dolphins and then we got to swim the water was perfect amd the guides very a very fun and nice bunch! I didnt get their names but it was one of the 3pms tour 👌🏾🥳”
Explore Madeira’s northwest by open-top 4x4, with Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, mountain views, and local villages.
“Madeira has many faces & our guide was very knowledgeable about all things”
Explore Madeira’s west coast by open-roof 4x4, with Porto Moniz pools, Fanal Forest, Seixal beach, and Cabo Girão.
“Great way to see the west of the island, I had a great day. Really friendly and informative driver. Great food, Fanal forest is beautiful too”
See Madeira’s west coast, Cabo Girão, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente on an affordable full-day tour from Funchal.
“wonderful memories..our "Gatekeeper " was very knowledgeable about all things Madeira”
Review the $42 Best of the East tour from Funchal, with Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Machico, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“No improvement necessary on this trip. Everything was a 100 %”
Explore Funchal’s old town, market, churches, sugar history, wine, and student-led storytelling on a $19 small-group walking tour.
“the guide was really good and gave is some fascinating information and took us around the town with some lovely sights and good historical information”
Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro sunrise transfer, including the self-guided hike, route changes, costs, fitness demands, and practical tips.
“Due to a closed route, we had to walk another path which included stairway to heaven and PR3 which we lovely - highly recommend that trip as well. There weren’t that people on that time of the day. WE WERE INFORMED ABOUT THAT AND CONFIRMED TO TAKE THAT TRIP. Our guide Nuno was very kind, funny and friendly. Nuno gave us some local useful tips that we will use while we are on Maderia. He and the coordinators, were good at informing us about the changes, trip, pickup time etc.”
Cruise Funchal Bay by luxury catamaran, watch for dolphins and whales, swim beneath Cabo Girão, and enjoy Madeira’s coast for $47.
“Great go do it we saw whales jumping and went for a swim”
Review of Madeira’s west coast tour, with Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, waterfalls, cliff views, transport tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Excellent trip, well paced, lots of information from a very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend for the first timer in Madeira.”
Review of Madeira’s 3-hour luxury catamaran tour, with whale and dolphin watching, Cabo Girão, swimming, local snacks, and an open bar.
“We had a wonderful time aboard, we saw dolphins and it was heartwarming that the crew caught a plastic bag from the ocean to protect the turtles/fish. Exceptionally pleasant guiding from Margarita and Nico, they told us the ins and outs about Madeira, its geography and the sealife. Food and drinks were amazing, delicious cinnamon coffee. With this tour you pay more, but it is well worth it, because the small group size makes it more “intimate” and there is more opportunity to speak with the crew.”
Review of Madeira’s full-day jeep tour, from Cabo Girão and Trompica to Fanal Forest and Porto Moniz pools, with practical tips.
“Our day with Renato was fabulous, what a fun way to get a great over view of the island. Renato was a brilliant guide, very funny, brilliant communicator and full of interesting information! A fun day that we would do again in a heartbeat. Thank you!”
Review of Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley levada walk, with 25 Fontes waterfalls, hotel pickup, practical hiking advice, and honest value tips.
“Great walk with Sarah as a guide. Enjoyed the day with the group”
Explore West Madeira from Funchal, from Cabo Girão and Fanal Forest to Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, and São Vicente for $37.
“Amazing tour, Tony was an excellent guide, taking us to the best spots and he is very friendly, we had lots of fun with him!”
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