Madeira · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up in summer and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A value-packed 8-hour West Madeira tour from Funchal, with Cabo Girão sea-cliff views, Fanal laurel forest, and Porto Moniz pools.
“The trip was amazing. Gorgeous places, we had perfect amount of time at every spot. Our guide Tony was super helpful and funny throughout the whole journey. The car was very comfortable also. We absolutely recommend this tour!!!”
8-hour guided day trip along Madeira’s north coast, with ocean viewpoints, valley drives, Cabanas de São Jorge, and lunch time in Ponta Delgada.
“Very safe driver. Informative commentary on route and each destination. We stopped at amazing view points am”
Ferry from Funchal to Porto Santo, then a 2.5-hour guided tour with viewpoints, Calheta, Quinta das Palmeiras and Miradouro da Portela.
“Transport to ferry and trip on ferry was very smooth. Really interesting tour of the island. Stop off points at areas of interest. Knowledgeable guide. Transport was a Land Rover, so a bit bumpy, and did smell of smoke, hence not 5 stars.”
Sunday Santo da Serra half-day trip with a small-group open-top 4x4 ride, local farmers market shopping, and Christ the King viewpoints.
“Our guide / driver Eduardo was interesting and passionate about his island.”
8-hour 4x4 north Madeira day trip with Funchal pickup, village stops, Santana houses, rum at Porto da Cruz, and an English guide.
“This is a great way to see so many different parts of this beautiful island. Didn't feel rushed and saw so much.”
4x4 Jeep day trip from Funchal to Cabo Girao, Veu da Noiva, Seixal, Porto Moniz pools, Fanal Forest, Ponta do Sol.
“So much fun and had a great time with our group and Renato our jeep guide”
Madeira 4x4 jeep half-day to Curral das Freiras, viewpoints, Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos for $58.
“Great guide! Super friendly and flexible! Took us to all the great places!”
Private 8-hour Madeira east tour from Funchal with Levadas walk, laurel forest, quiet villages, and scenic drives for small groups.
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
