Madeira · SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 9 shore excursions tours worth a day of an island week, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private 4x4 half-day from Funchal with customizable routes, open-air views, off-road fun, and live local commentary for cruisers.
“Private tour with just the four of us. We were able to personalize it to do exactly what we wanted and take as long as we wanted at each stop.”
4WD Porto Moniz day tour from Funchal, Fanal and levadas, then volcanic pools swim. Small-group pickup, short stops, big views.
“We booked a tour with Viator. We arrived at our vehicle that was to be just 4 people. Unfortunately we are small people. The driver of another jeep that was not for us, told us to come with him, which consisted of a group of Carnival Cruisers, and all much larger than we are. They did not want 2 others from their ship that were way larger even than they were with them on their excursion. They also had a ship leaving around 3pm so we had to cut the tour short. Then our driver wanted us to pay for a lunch we had already paid for, because we were…”
Open-top 4x4 through East Madeira to Santana and peak viewpoints from Funchal, with short photo stops and mostly free admissions.
“So glad we booked this tour. It was such a great day, especially for my husband as it was his birthday. The humour, friendship and the knowledge of the island that Lino provided was first class. We have been on many tours of the Island, but this jeep tour was by far the best we have had. Great company and so many laughs. Lino isThe Grren Devil!!! We particularly enjoyed Lino's stunning ability to talk to the animals! Our travelling companions were also great fun and up for an adventure. Definitely recommend this safari jeep tour with Lino or Bruno. Thank yiu for such a memorable day. Silvia and Kevin.…”
Small-group 4x4 shore tour from Funchal to Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço, with pickup, English guide, and photo stops.
“We booked this tour as we had not been round east Madeira before ,we had a really great day with our driver /guide Leno ,he was really informative and took us to places we.would not have visited on a shore excursion from our cruise ship these included view points etc where coaches could not reach , he took us off roading which was very scary at times , we stopped in Santana for approx 1hr to get some lunch . Leno then took us to the only traditional Santana house which is still occupied by the decendants of its original owners . As most of them have been turned into…”
Private 4x4 Madeira shore tour with Camara de Lobos poncha, Nun’s Valley forest tracks, and Cabo Girão Skywalk views for up to 6.
“André was an amazing guide who really brought Madeira to life with his stories and local knowledge. The landscapes were breathtaking and the whole tour was perfectly organized. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting the island.”
Northwest Madeira in 4x4 with harbour pickup, lava pools at Porto Moniz, black sand beaches, Laurisilva at Fanal, and Paul da Serra views.
“Luis was our driver and he was top class..very informative and friendly. The scenery & climate change was amazing on the NW tour. Highly recommend it”
Funchal shore excursion: open-top 4x4 across northwest Madeira with levada walk, villages, UNESCO forest stops, and volcanic pools.
“Foi um dia espetacular, um passeio de gipe super divertido por lugares impossíveis de conhecer de outra forma. O nosso guia Valdemar foi 5 estrelas, sempre muito atencioso e divertido, foi nos descrevendo ao promenor todos os sitios por onRead more”
A private Funchal shore excursion hitting Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Nun’s Valley and Monte, plus the toboggan run.
“Christian our driver was amazing. He adjusted the tour for use to be the first in line for the toboggan run so there was no waiting in line! He is passionate about his Island and even asked if we wanted him to do a walking tour at every stop or just let us explore on own. We oRead more”
Private Nuns Valley and Camara de Lobos tour from Funchal cruise port with scenic overlooks and poncha finish.
“Considering extreme weather conditions and the land slide which blocked the road, it was a successful adventure, thanks to our driver. He mastered to get us through the blocked road and we were solely alone watching the beauty of Nun’s valley. He could be a bit more talkative.”
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
