Top Funchal Day Trips - page 3

Full Day East Madeira - Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Santana

Although Madeira is most famous for its natural landscapes, the Portuguese island also harbors a rich history. Receive an introduction to the history of Funchal during a walking tour that offers a more intimate glimpse into the Old Town than you’d get traveling by coach or car. This tour, which proves ideal for first-time visitors, allows you to benefit from the insider knowledge and personalized attention of your guide.

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Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day)

Old Funchal Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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2 daysFree Cancellation

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Tour - 8 Villages to the East

Instead of opting for an itinerary of sights that don’t interest you, this private full-day 4x4 tour allows you to customize the route. First, receive a list of potential places to visit in west Madeira; then, pick your favorite stops and enjoy the luxury of a tailor made tour. Potential options include wine tasting at Barbusano, a visit to the waterfalls at Sao Vicente, or Porto Moniz’s natural swimming pools.

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Full Day Private 4x4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide

Full Day Private 4x4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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4x4 Full-Day Tour to Explore Portugal's Scents and Flavors

Get off the beaten track on a full-day tour of Madeira by open-top 4x4 vehicle, exploring a landscape of rugged mountains with views of the sea. Depart Funchal for the northeastern side of the island, where the scenery gets wilder and more dramatic. You’ll pass through a series of Madeira villages, with time to explore traditional factories, a water mill, and old-fashioned thatched houses. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off at Funchal hotels, and it’s the perfect introduction to the island’s natural side.

4x4 Full-Day Tour to Explore Portugal's Scents and Flavors

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching

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Loggerhead sea turtles are the most common marine turtle species in Madeira.

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour

Head off the beaten track to explore Madeira in a way that many travelers miss out on. On this full-day tour, start your adventure with a visit Pico do Areeiro, Madeira's third-highest peak. Snap photos of the surrounding valleys and soak in the scenery. Next, explore the beautiful Laurissilva Forest—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and make your way to Balcões Viewpoint. Pick up the pace with an exhilarating off-road adventure through Cova da Roda's rugged terrain, then head to the charming village of Santana—another great photo op—before stopping at a local rum distillery. Finish the day at the cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço.

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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venture off-road to explore the rugged mountains and rural villages of Madeira, without having to worry about driving, on this small-group safari from Funchal. Travel around in an open-top safari vehicle, take in the views from Boca dos Namorados, and pass through traditional villages such as Camara de Lobos, and visit the famous glass walkway at Girao Cape that towers 1,970 feet (600 meters) above the sea.

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Half-Day Small-Group Madeira Village Safari from Funchal

Half-Day Small-Group Madeira Village Safari from Funchal

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience

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Leave all of the planning to someone else and enjoy yourself in Madeira with this tour through ancient forests. Begin with hotel pickup and journey through eucalyptus and mimosa forests. Ascend Pico do Arieiro mountain, then descend to Ribeiro Frio and stop at a trout hatchery. Take a leisurely stroll through the trees and visit the Santana UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lunch is not included.

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Get a comprehensive tour of Funchal, combined with personalized attention, on this private excursion. With a dedicated guide behind the wheel, you’ll enjoy private transportation for a stress-free trip that ticks all of the important sights off your list. Stops include Sao Joao do Pico Fortress, Quinta das Cruzes, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Mercado dos Lavradores, and some impressive lookout points for great photo ops.

Amazing East Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hike through the spectral landscapes of the UNESCO-listed Queimadas Forest Park, Madeira, on an enriching 5-hour excursion from Funchal. Accompanied by an expert guide, stroll at a leisurely pace through landscapes reminiscent of fairytales; see thatched-roof cottages, ancient trees and exotic bird species as you explore. Gaze at the emerald green lagoon beneath the famous Caldeirão Waterfall before taking the same route back to the start point.

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Caldeirão Verde Levada (PR 9) - Guided Madeira Levada Walk

Caldeirão Verde Levada (PR 9) - Guided Madeira Levada Walk

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Tour - 8 Villages to the West

Enjoy an easy way to summit one of Madeira’s tallest peaks—and discover what many describe as the island’s best sunrise view—on this private tour of Pico do Areeiro. Early in the morning, meet your driver directly at your hotel and drive to the top of the mountain, with stops at scenic villages en route. After admiring the view, you’ll enjoy a brief hike through Laurisilva forests and stop at a local bakery.

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4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Sunrise in Areeiro Peak

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Explore the wonders along Madeira’s famed Levada do Caldeirão Verde on this leisurely guided walking tour. Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your central Funchal hotel, then set off on a short 45-minute ride to the starting point. As you stroll the path, your local guide will illuminate the surroundings with informative anecdotes. Admire a tranquil laurel forest, historical local paths, traditional irrigation channels, and sweeping vistas of the island’s north coast.

Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Arieiro Peak, Referta Walk, Santana & Ponta De Sao Lourenço

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Nuns Valley (Nuns Valley) is a small parish nestling between almost perpendicular mountains in the heart of the island.

Check out the center of Madeira Island, where you'll find the Valley of the Nuns. This is a half day small group tour, that runs twice weekly at 9:30am. You’ll stop at Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos for a wonderful view of Funchal, and later at Eira do Serrado viewpoint for some gorgeous surrounding nature. You'll then spend time in the Valley of the Nuns with layers of white clouds among the mountain peaks.

Experience the best that western Madeira has to offer in just one day on this exciting tour from Funchal. Join a small group and drive through the stunning natural landscapes of the area. See waterfalls, swim in natural volcanic pools, walk over Europe’s highest sea cliff, and stroll through lush forests. While you explore, your guide provides information about the island from its geology to its history and culture.

Nuns Valley Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest

West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest

Go off the main tourist routes on this half-day guided tour of Madeira in an open-top jeep. In a small group, travel off road and into the island's natural beauty. See mountains, the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos ("the sea wolves' lair"), and ascend 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) for a view across Nun's Valley that not many visitors see. Toast the day with a freshly made poncha (traditional alcoholic beverage).

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Seaborn Catamaran trips

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group

4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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What are people saying about Funchal

Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço

Julianna_C, Aug 2026

A great day! The tour was...

A great day! The tour was wonderful and having the roof off the top of the jeep was so fun! Be sure to book the levada walk when they message you so you have the QR code before it sells out. The walk is super easy, but so cool and the view is great! Even added in a secret location because we had a little extra time! Definitely recommend if you don’t have a car to check out these locations!

Old Funchal Walking Tour

Lauren_N, Aug 2026

Fab introduction to Funchal

This is a great introduction to Funchal, giving you lots of the history of the old town as well as showing you local spots for your visit. The tours are all done by university students and volunteers, with the proceeds going to support student bursaries which is a fab initiative. It also means you end up getting a great personalised tour with brilliant and enthusiastic guides. I really got a sense of the city through the walk, and ended up returning later on to a few of the places pointed out. Also: free wine tasting!

East Tour - Santana

Lillian_C, Aug 2026

Book the tour!

The tour was brilliant. One of the highlights of our holiday! A really good way to explore the Eastern side of the island. We had enough time in most places and there were a couple of places that we know we want to go back to and explore more. Paolo, our guide for the day was brilliant. He was funny, friendly and really knowledgeable. He did the tour in Portugese, English and French which was very impressive! Also, listen to his recommendations - the lunch we had based on his recommendation was fab! Wear sensible shoes to get the most out of each stop. And prepare for heights! Cliff roads make me nervous but the views are absolutely worth it!

Madeira Top Sunrise

Elizabeth_j, Aug 2026

Fantastic experience, ...

Fantastic experience, very knowledgeable guide. Be aware that you need to catch your breath at the start due to the altitude but the guide was fantastic and made sure we had plenty of rest stops and also were encouraged to go at our own pace. As there were 2 guides one at the front and one at the back making sure we were all together it was not a problem. Once you get to the top the climb is well worth it for the beautiful views. It was cloudy so not the perfect sunrise but still wonderful.

Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island

James_A, Jun 2026

Nadia Nailed It! Beautiful Hike!

First, our host, Nadia greeted us warmly. Pickup was on time. She explained everything well on the drive up. She noted all of the best viewers and stopped at perfect moments (when we were exhausted) to give us great history of the area/island. It was a very tough hike at times (for me, 45 y/o male, average fitness). Lots of steep uphill climbs. Ultimately the payoff was at the end. You will be walking in the clouds.

Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira

Kate_N, Jun 2026

Fantastic Private Jeep Tour!

Fantastic day! Miguel was a wonderful guide! He taught us so much about the island and took us to so many beautiful places we would have never been able to get to in a rental car! Absolutely wonderful day! Can not recommend this tour enough! My three boys said it was their favorite day on the island. 10 out of 10!

Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

Steven_H, Jun 2026

Fantastic jeep safari

This trip was really good value. Saw so much of the west of the island. Stopped mid morning at a lovely rustic, isolated bar where the lady owner was a delight and her homemade original poncha was the best I’ve ever tasted!!!! The lunchtime stop in Porto Moniz was great, beautiful scenic location. You either eat or swim as the 1.1/2 hour stop is not really enough to do both, but I wouldn’t want more time there as there was so much more of the island to see. Highlight for me was the falal forest. It’s a long day and the jeep makes it tiring but I think it’s well worth it.

West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

james_M, Jun 2026

We had three separate...

We had three separate full day tours with Diogo and Ricardo who are brothers. They tailored our tours to meet our wishes. We wanted to have plenty of time to walk and experience the beauty of Madeira at our own pace. We wanted lunch in family-owned restaurants and no gift shops. They exceeded our expectations in every way. It was great to have a professional driver. Many of the secondary roads are steep, narrow and winding. It was very relaxing to sit back and enjoy the scenery while being chauffeured around. Another advantage of being in a small van was that we could get into places the buses couldn’t. All-in-all we could not think of a nicer way to experience the beauty of Madeira. We hope you enjoy their company as much as we did.

Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching

Nina_S, May 2026

Excellent trip with Magic Dolphin

Highly recommend the sea safari power boat trip. The boat ride itself was exhilarating and great fun. Older kids would love it. We also saw a great number of pilot whales and common dolphins which was amazing, particularly when they came close to the boat. Our guide/ marine biologist was also very informative about the animals we saw. Would definitely recommend using Magic Dolphin 👍

Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

Marcia_S, May 2026

Fantastic way to see the sights

Our guide, Daniella was bubbly, funny, knowledgeable and a great deal of fun. We saw places thst buses cannot get to. I asked to taste local pastries abd if course some Madiera, she stopped at places she knew were not touristy which was great. Brilliant tour, highly recommend and ask for Daniella 😄

Half-Day Small-Group Madeira Village Safari from Funchal

gabriella_g, May 2026

Roadtrip to Madeira mountains

This is a roadtrip to the area surrounding Funchal in a jeep. You will be seated in the back of a jeep: and need to be able to climb into and out of it. The position can be uncomfortable if you have knee pain or other leg issues , definitely not good for customers with mobility issues. The road trip was a lot of fun as you travel inland thru roads, narrow streets, up steep slopes and eventually off-road thru a forest! We enjoyed our tour of Madeira! Wish there was more information with the trip, like data about the island and since when it was inhabited, etc.

Porto Moniz 4WD Jeep Full Day Tour

Michele_G, Apr 2026

Loved our full day tour!

The charm of Madeira was evident from the first stop for coffee to the last glance at the sea at the end of the day. Taking us to mountaintop vistas with panoramic views by Jeep was an experience that had been so much fun! Madeira has so much to see that we were glad that this tour included the famous UNESCO Fanal forest and the beautiful black sand beaches with amazing natural pools. We loved our authentic lunch and fellow tourists, too! We would give our tour guide Eduardo (Eddy) and our full day adventure more than 5 stars if we had the chance! Loved it all!