Madeira

15 Best Madeira Island Tours

The island day tours: best-of-east days collecting Santana’s thatched houses and the wave-cut north coast, best-of-west taking Nuns Valley and the ancient laurel forest. Two days cover an island with fifty microclimates.

1.From Funchal: Best of Madeira’s West Tour

Explore Madeira's west coast with this full-day tour from Funchal, visiting Cabo Girao, Porto Moniz, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Great selection of viewpoints - relaxed pace. Lovely panoramic and coastal views. Overall nice relaxed pace. Personally I would have like 30 more mins at the final Mountain View - the weather was perfect for more of a wander (Pico do Arieirio) as the view…”

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2.Madeira: Best of the East Tour from Funchal

Discover Madeira’s eastern highlights on this full-day tour from Funchal, visiting Pico do Arieiro, Santana’s thatched houses, and Ponta de São Lourenço for breathtaking views.

★ 4.7

“We had a nice tour with Marco, a funny and knowledgeable person and good driver. spectacular views and interesting insides in the past of Madeira.”

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

Discover Madeira's east coast with this small-group tour featuring Pico Arieiro, Santana, Laurissilva forest, and stunning viewpoints, all for $36.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Bruna was amazing, she was so enthusiastic about her beautiful home of Madeira, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. The levada walk followed by a great lunch was the highlight.”

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6.Madeira: Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

Discover Madeira’s stunning landscapes on a half-day Nuns Valley tour, including panoramic views, a charming fishing village, and local culture from Funchal.

★ 4.5

“What a fantastic tour! An excellent and knowledgeable driver made all the difference! I liked the three stops and being given at least half an hour at each place. I felt very safe with a good driver. Thankyou Marco.”

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8.Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

Explore Madeira's west side with this guided tour, visiting Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, and Porto Moniz's volcanic pools—all for $41.

★ 4.8

“Our day trip has been a great start to our stay in Madeira, I would really recommend it to anyone as a first activity to get an idea of the history and the culture of the island. Guillermo has been an amazing guide and companion…”

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9.Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

Explore Madeira's stunning west coast with a guided tour visiting Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and more for a full day of scenic beauty and authentic sights.

★ 4.9

“We had a great full-day tour around Madeira, visiting the Skywalk, Fanal Forest, the black sand beach, a waterfall, Porto Moniz, and several other beautiful and exciting places. The scenery was absolutely stunning — breathtaking views, lush nature, and a gorgeous ocean throughout the day.…”

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10.Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

Explore Madeira’s east side with this full-day tour featuring stunning mountain views, lush valleys, traditional villages, and rum tasting for just $34.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic day, full of so many wonderful sights! The guide was really informative and we really appreciated the hotel pickup and bonus stop at the beach. Absolutely great value for money, with countless experiences of the island expertly contained within a few hours.”

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11.Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

Discover Madeira’s east coast on a full-day guided tour, including Pico do Areeiro, Santana houses, and scenic levada walks. Perfect for nature lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.8

“In Madeira for one day on a cruise and booked this trip for the east Madeira guided tour + walk.. We were entertained throughout by our tour guide (William in english).we were several parties making up the group and he referred to us a family.…”

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12.Full-Day Jeep Safari West – Porto Moniz – Seixal – Cabo Girão

Discover Madeira’s scenic northwest coast on this full-day jeep safari, exploring Cabo Girao, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and more for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“We had a great day today with Pedro driving. A very safe and capable driver. His off road skills were outstanding. The views and scenery we enjoyed would not have been seen any other way. Really do recommend the trip”

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13.Full-Day Jeep 4×4: Amazing West Full-Day Tour to Natural Pools

Discover Madeira's stunning west coast on a 4x4 jeep tour, exploring waterfalls, natural pools, and breathtaking cliffs with expert guides and off-road adventures.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing all experience. Our guide Jake was excellent and tailored the day to ensure we had a great time from the sites we visited to off-road tracks we drove on. Very highly recommended and big thanks to Jake for making our day so…”

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14.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

Discover Madeira’s stunning east coast on this full-day Jeep Safari, exploring remote villages, scenic viewpoints, and hidden spots with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“A great tour with beautiful nature and interesting sights. The off-road sections in the open jeep were amazing. Our driver was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend.”

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15.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

Discover Madeira’s east side on an 8-hour tour featuring stunning mountain views, lush forests, levada walks, and authentic local cuisine.

★ 4.6

“Great trip many different areas around the island. A great way to see the highlights, get a yummy meal, and get to ask a local about all of the history.”

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More Madeira Island Tours

4.5Madeira Best of the West Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$43.53 4.5Madeira East Tour from Funchal8 hours (approx.)$43.53 4.5Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour$38.21 5.0Highly Recommended 100 % West Tour Madeira7 hours (approx.)$42.61 4.9From Funchal:West Madeira Open-roof 4×4 Day Tour with Pickup8 hours$75 4.4Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest7 - 12 hours$64 4.8Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×48 hours$81 4.8Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour7 hours$73 5.0West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island5 to 6 hours (approx.)$254.07 4.8Madeira: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – East tour8 hours$30 5.0The East Tour Great Guide Great Tour.7 hours (approx.)$42.02 4.8Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk8 hours$72 5.0Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$75.13 5.0Madeira Old Road West: Sidecar Tour1 to 3 hours (approx.)$192.36 5.0Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal8.5 hours$88 4.5Full Day Tour of Madeira West8 hours (approx.)$42.34 5.0East of Madeira | Full Day 4×4 Tour$86.50 4.5Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch8 hours (approx.)$66.38 4.6Funchal: Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings$26 5.0West of Madeira | Full Day 4×4 Tour8 hours (approx.)$111.31 5.0Private Complete Madeira Island Tour Full Day7 to 8 hours (approx.)$133.08 5.04×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other7 to 8 hours (approx.)$356.90 5.0Go West Tour – Madeira Island Excursion7 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$47.18 4.5Full Day East of Madeira Tour$40.64