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

“Amazing Madeira West Tour Experience! The Madeira West Tour was absolutely fantastic and a perfect way to explore the island. The itinerary was well planned, covering breathtaking viewpoints, charming villages, and stunning natural landscapes. Everything ran smoothly and at a comfortable pace, allowing us to…”

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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 did the Best of the East Tour East yesterday and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Our guide Patrícia was truly amazing — incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and passionate about Madeira. She shared so much interesting information throughout the day, not only about the places we…”

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3.From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

Discover Madeira's stunning waterfalls, Fanal Forest, and scenic coastlines on this 8-hour guided tour from Funchal, featuring authentic landscapes and local charm.

★ 4.7

“Beautiful scenery and a positive atmosphere throughout the trip. The driver was professional and friendly. Definitely a highlight of our stay in Madeira.”

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4.From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

Discover Madeira's stunning west coast with this guided day trip from Funchal, exploring waterfalls, the Laurissilva Forest, and Europe's highest sea cliff.

★ 4.7

“This was my favorite day during my entire Portugal trip. Madeira is truly beautiful and this day trip did an excellent job of covering the highlights. The guide, Daniel, was also very helpful and although it was a long day (11 hours) since we're staying…”

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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

“Great trip - great guide: Marco Lots of local history facts. A warning that the weather is likely to be colder and wet would be appreciated. TV”

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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

“It was our first time visiting Madeira and we had booked several tours in advance. Our first guide was Diego -and what a lucky choice! He’s absolutely amazing , incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and full of great humor. Diego shared so many fascinating facts about Madeira,…”

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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

“What a brilliant trip. Highly recommend. Tyrees was a fantastic guide. Really enjoyed everything. Made a Welsh couple feels at home.”

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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

“Lucy was amazing. Her knowledge was fantastic. Her passion for the island sone through. Her rapport with us was excellent. Lucy showed us far more than the trip itinerary. She truly went above and beyond. The tour lasted 90mins longer that it should have because…”

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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