Top Funchal Day Trips - page 8

North Tour & Wine Tasting - 4x4 (Small Groups)

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8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $90

Madeira Safari - West of the island All 4x4's have open roof, offering the opportunity to see the beauty of Madeira Island. On this tour, you will travel along ancient roads and you will be able to observe and learn about terraces, villages, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, traditional factories, traditional markets, history, culture and people. West Madeira Tour: Chamber of wolves Ribeira Brava Paúl do Serra Porto Moniz Seixal Saint Vincent Cape Girão

Madeira Safari - West Of The Island

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The best of SouthWest - open top roof 4x4 experience

from $74

4.9

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Discover Madeira Island on an unforgettable journey from sea to mountain, revealing the stunning diversity of this Atlantic pearl. Start your adventure at the majestic Pico do Arieiro, 1,818 metres above sea level, where breathtaking panoramas await you. Dive into the lush Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a serene walk along centuries-old leaves. Explore picturesque agricultural fields and visit an authentic Madeirese inhabited house, providing a glimpse of local life. Enjoy stunning ocean views on strategic viewpoints, capturing the essence of the island at every stop. This carefully planned tour offers a perfect balance between nature, culture and adventure. From the deep blue of the Atlantic to the green peaks of the mountains, experience Madeira in all its glory. A journey that promises to enchant all senses and create lasting memories of this paradise island.

from $83

East Tour - 4x4 - Small Group

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Explore Madeira beyond the beach with this guided walk in the Sao Jorge Native Forest along the Kings Levada. Reach the trailhead with hassle-free transportation directly from Funchal and follow the route that skirts the Levada do Rei from Quebradas through the lush rainforest to Caldeirão Verde. Pass through tunnels, take in the views, and enjoy the pristine hills of northern Madeira far from the crowds.

from $90

Kings Levada Walk Sao Jorge Native Forest

Encouraging customers to participate in a Jeep tour in Madeira can be a great experience! Here are some ideas to encourage customers: Highlight the Unique Experience: Emphasize the island's unique sights, such as stunning landscapes, exciting trails and panoramic views. Personalized Itineraries: Allow customers to choose the itinerary that interests them most, adapting the tour to their preferences. Connection with Nature: Highlight the therapeutic benefits of being in contact with nature and how a Jeep tour can provide this. Gastronomic Experiences: Combine the tour with a stop to taste local delicacies, such as wines or products

from $54

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Madeira surprise tour

from $300

"25 Fountains" Walk / Lost In The Beautiful Forest

3.9

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We will show you the back of Madeira, landscapes, mountains, Madeira wine cellars, its gastronomy, and above all you will be a VIP, you will be installed in a polaris rzr buggy with all mod cons, we will go for a little levada in nature, then we will go to an old sheepfold in order to prepare you a real traditional Madeirian barbecue (skewers of beef, wine or soft, typical bread of Madeira and its seasonal fruits., Discover its mountains at an altitude of 1800 meters.

from $54

Discover Madeira Island differently

3.0

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Northern Madeira boasts dense forests and beautiful beaches, but navigating the rugged terrain to explore independently is challenging. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Funchal hotel and explore Madeira by private vehicle. With your guide at the wheel sharing Madeira’s rich history, visit pretty villages including Santana and Ponta Delgada, try local rum and liquor in Porto da Cruz, and enjoy panoramic views from Guindaste.

from $120

Private Tour North Madeira

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from $216

This is undoubtedly one of the must do not miss, a magnificent route through the Laurissilva of Madeira, where it is possible to appreciate the unique vegetation of this natural heritage. The first part of the course is composed of a mixture of endemic vegetation and vegetation introduced after the discovery of the Island. Here several perspectives of the village and of the village appear in the distance. In the second part, the route enters the interior of the Island, which still remains as at the time of discovery, more than five centuries. On this path you will find the flora, natural and native fauna of Madeira. If you think you have reached the end of levada, continue walking. Explore the forest and discover the superb view that this secluded spot has yet to offer you. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful routes of the Island of Madeira.

King's Levada / Ribeiro Bonito

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This is probably the best known levada on the island of Madeira. Along this walk, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the contrast between light and shadow, which will appear through the laurel and heather and will keep you always involved during the journey. Near the Lamaceiros you will have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the village of Porto da Cruz and Penha D'Aguia. A magnificent tour not to be missed!

from $54

Ribeiro Frio / Portela

Experience one of Madeira’s most iconic coastal trails, where dramatic cliffs meet the endless Atlantic Ocean. The trail offers breathtaking panoramic views and photo opportunities that are hard to find anywhere else on the island. Walk at your own pace on a self-guided adventure, giving you the freedom to pause, take in the scenery, and fully immerse yourself in nature. Unlike guided tours, this hike lets you personalize your experience at your own pace. This trail is rarely crowded, allowing for a peaceful journey through lush vegetation, unique rock formations, and the historic paths that connect Machico to Porto da Cruz. We provide seamless support with hotel transfers, trail briefings, and safety guidance, making it easy to enjoy this adventure without worrying about logistics or transport. Perfect for both casual walkers and nature enthusiasts, the Vereda do Larano combines adventure, tranquility, and spectacular scenery in a way that few other hikes on Madeira can match.

from $58

Explore Vereda do Larano Self Guided Hike

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $48

Enjoy a stress-free day exploring Madeira in a private vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group. Unlike big bus tours, this service gives you the freedom to choose your own stops—whether it's the natural pools of Porto Moniz, the peaks of Pico do Arieiro, or the traditional houses in Santana. Your friendly local driver will pick you up at your accommodation in Funchal and stay at your disposal for 7 hours. You have 150km included, which is plenty to see the best of the West or the East of the island. Perfect for families or friends who want comfort and flexibility at a fair price." Standard tour includes 7 hours and 150km. If you wish to stay longer or travel further, you can easily arrange this with your driver on the day for a small additional fee. Please note : This service is not available on Dec 25th or Jan 1st."

Custom Madeira Private Tour: Up to 8 Pax

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6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $156

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

Embarking on a personalized adventure where you have the freedom to explore the destinations of your choice. With our 4x4 Jeeps with a panoramic open-top roof, you can indulge in the beauty of the surroundings while experiencing an exhilarating sense of openness. This unique feature allows you to truly immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes, whether it's the rugged terrain, stunning mountains, or picturesque coastlines. This plan allows you to curate your itinerary, visiting only the places that truly capture your interest. Whether it's the stunning vistas of a mountain peak, the charm of a hidden beach, or the cultural richness of a bustling city, you have the freedom to prioritize your own preferences. The open-top roof ensures an uninterrupted view, letting you feel connected to the surrounding environment. Prepare for an unforgettable experience where you're in control of every moment, capturing memories that align perfectly with your travel desires.

Full Day Private 4x4 Adventure in Madeira

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from $503

Discover nature’s beauty while walking a scenic 1.5 km trail that offers stunning panoramic views. Traverse the thrilling glass skywalk, allowing a unique perspective of the landscape below, while keeping an eye out for bird species that call this area home. After your hike, indulge in a delightful rum tasting at a local factory. This experience blends adventure and tranquility, making it perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a unique outing.

Madeira Surreal East Tour

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Shore Excursion Porto Moniz - Enchanted Terraces 4x4 tour

from $46

4.7

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This 2 day full east and west + 1 half day Curral das Freiras tours package gives you an overview of the island at an affordable price. This package starts at different days and different times. In advance you will be contacted to schedule the package with you. Pickups will be made at hotels located in Funchal and Caniço at no extra cost. It is possible that minor delays may occur due to traffic. During the excursions the driver gives historical and cultural information of the places to visit, making some short stops on the way for the visitor to be able to contemplate the beautiful sights and monuments taking some pictures. Meals are not included in the price, but we make a 90-minute midday stop for lunch. We're back at the hotel at 16:30 / 17:00 December 25th and January 1st we do not do excursions. We work with qualified and experienced people in tourism.

from $83

The Ultimate Wood Bundle: East, West & Center

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4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $144

This experience goes far beyond a standard sightseeing tour, it combines adventure, culture, and nature in a way only Madeira can offer. Travel in a true 4x4 through hidden off-road trails, stopping at non-touristic viewpoints that most visitors never reach. Enjoy authentic local moments, from tasting fresh Poncha to exploring traditional Santana houses from the inside. Your guide ensures a smooth, relaxed day with curated stops, storytelling, and routes designed to show both the iconic highlights and the island’s secret gems. It’s an intimate, immersive journey that reveals Madeira’s eastern side with depth, excitement, and unforgettable scenery.

Pico do Areeiro to Ponta São Lourenço: East 4x4 Expedition

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Explore Madeira’s beautiful northwest in this private all-day 4x4 adventure to Ribeira Brava. This immersive tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal (there's a surcharge for pickup outside of the capital) and is led by a knowledgeable multi-lingual guide. See the area with an insider as you bounce along off-the-beaten-path roads, snap pictures of towering cliffs, take a dip in natural volcanic pools, and shop in scenic villages.

from $96

Private Small Group Full Day 4x4 Tour in Northwest Madeira

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from $503

Madeira Private Bespoke Exclusive Grand Tour | Premium Quality

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6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $598

Our Southwest Jeep Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Madeira's stunning coastal and rural landscapes. Starting in Ribeira Brava, the tour moves towards the seaside village of Madalena do Mar, then ascends to the Maloeira Viewpoint for panoramic views. Next, we head to Ponta do Pargo for its iconic lighthouse and cliffs. The route passes through Prazeres, stops in Calheta for a lunch with scenic views, and concludes in the sunny town of Ponta do Sol, each location offering its own unique charm.

Jeep Safari in Southwest, Calheta and Ponta do Sol Full Day Tour

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7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $78

This experience focuses on Madeira’s inland landscapes rather than traditional coastal sightseeing, offering a different perspective of the island through forest and mountain environments. The route follows selected secondary roads and off-road tracks into the Laurissilva Forest, a protected natural area recognised for its ecological importance and dense native vegetation. Travelling by 4×4 allows access to forest paths and remote areas not reachable by standard vehicles. As the journey progresses to higher elevations, the scenery opens into wide mountain plateaus, including the Fanal area, known for its ancient trees, open fields and distinctive atmosphere shaped by weather and altitude. Stops are planned in natural settings, prioritising calm locations and time to observe the landscape without rush. This small-group 4×4 experience is ideal for travellers interested in nature, forest environments and Madeira’s mountainous interior, away from busy tourist routes.

Madeira Forest and Highlands 4×4 Experience

This is more than just a sightseeing tour — it’s a fully immersive journey through Madeira’s wild heart. While other companies follow the same routes, we go further, exploring the island's untamed beauty and authentic heritage. From the dramatic cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço to the glass platforms of Faial, each stop offers a unique perspective. Our expert guides share local legends and stories that bring each place to life. You'll explore ancient sugar mills, a 300-year-old working water mill, and taste tradition at a trout farm in Ribeiro Frio. Go off the beaten path in a powerful 4x4, venturing deep into the UNESCO Laurissilva forest. End the experience on a high at Pico do Arieiro — Madeira’s third highest peak, above the clouds. This is not a generic island tour. This is raw, real Madeira — authentic, adventurous, and unforgettable. Let others take the road. You’ll take the journey.

from $60

Full-Day Tour: Santana Houses, Pico do Arieiro, Free Rum Tasting

from $71

Wood Volcanic North Coast and Natural Pools 4x4 Full day

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7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $78

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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.

Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

Joy_B, May 2026

Great way to see Funchal and surrounding area!

Tiago was waiting for us right outside our ship on the quay. He asked us if we had any where that we wanted to see, we told him that we would leave that to him. The weather was not great so a trip into the mountains was not worth it as the visibility was terrible. Tiago made the best of it and took us on a lovely tour of the Funchal and Lido area. All in all would highly recommend this tour.

Old Funchal Walking Tour

KYLIE_F, May 2026

Funchal Walking Hidden Insights

I highly recommend doing a walking tour when you visit a new city to really get a feel for the history and learn the little secrets that as a tourist you would be unaware of. It adds to the richness of your visit and this tour ticked all the boxes. Thankyou Dulcie for your informative, engaging tour. Nat and I really appreciated your deep knowledge of Funchal (Fennel 😁) We highly recommend when you visit this beautiful island, thank you 🙏

West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

George_G, Apr 2026

The guide is friendly and...

The guide is friendly and knowledgeable. The tour itself goes through many different towns and sights that would have been a bit more stressful if we had rented a car and tried to replicate on our own. Narrow roads and busy parking. The local fruit market is a diamond in the rough. We got to sample a tutti frutti passionfruit for the first time and it was delicious. All the sights were gorgeous. It's difficult to take a bad picture in Madeira! Obrigado!

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!

West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

Catherine_r, Mar 2026

Highly recommend

Absolutely the best experience. Diogo has an amazing local knowledge and the taxi was so clean. The weather was changeable and he was able to amend the tour to ensure we saw everything but in a different order. He had great recommendations for things to eat. Everywhere we went there was the chance for a toilet break if needed and the whole day felt very chilled and relaxed.

Full Day Tour of Madeira West

Paul_B, Mar 2026

Benthams on tour

It’s a busy day, hopping on & off the coach, made more annoying for us by the inclement weather. Our guide Renato made the tour all the more enjoyable owing to his extensive knowledge of the flora on the island. The day was very varied, despite having to change our route & employ plan b. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

Rute_F, Feb 2026

This is an amazing tour...

This is an amazing tour to visit this area of Madeira without having to get stressed driving around. Our tour guide Mr Dino is exceptional full of knowledge about the area as well as an amazing kind individual. I have a disability, I have difficulty walking he made me feel very welcome, helped me all the way and I had an amazing time when I was so worried about it previously. Thank you, Mr Dino

Dolphin - Whale - Turtle - Bird Watching

Fay_P, Oct 2025

Incredible

What a fantastic trip, we saw bottle nose dolphins to start which was nice. Then the real excitement began when we saw a sperm whale breach in the distance, our driver sped in that direction and we were lucky enough to see a breach not more than 3m from our boat which was incredible. Next there was a sperm whale swimming basically under our boat, she came up spyhopping to check us out before her calf came over as well, they were so close we could have touched them, it was incredible. The passion and excitement showed by both our captain and the marine biologist was infectious, they were both so knowledgeable and so in awe of these awesome animals 100% would recommend

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

Rosanna_D, Sep 2025

Breathtaking landscapes

Our jeep tour was amazing. Nico, our driver made it fun and memorable. It was nice to have a few group pictures of us in the jeep. Everywhere we went, Madeira’s landscape was incredible to take in and breathtaking. I would recommend this tour! Thank you for the special memories

Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island

David_W, Sep 2025

An unmissable spectacular experience

This was a stunning walk with some of the most spectacular scenery I have ever come across. It was well led by Martha. It was only 4.3 miles but it's a steep ascent of more than 2000 feet, so isn't easy. There is an option to get transported for the most difficult part. I'm 78 and was able to climb it without a problem. The final section to the Stairway to Heaven is a bit narrow and is a steep up and down and needs approaching with caution if you suffer with vertigo. I found it exciting and the views were worth it - just stunning.

Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group

Orla_P, Sep 2025

10/10 you have to do this hike!

David was a gentleman, very knowledgeable, a great and safe driver, accommodating of everyone’s needs and abilities. We captured a phenomenal sunrise and Pico do Aeiro and managed to beat 90% of the crowds for a very enjoyable experience. We couldn’t complete the PR1 trail as it’s partially closed due to wildfires, however we did not lose out. After descending, David took us to a beautiful village for a nice coffee before driving us to complete the remainder of the trail to climb Pico Ruivo -PR1.2 Incredible views and experience. Everywhere we looked was a “wow”. The trail was moderate. Would recommend good footwear - boots ideally or good hiking shoes. The pathway is excellent but it’s very undulating and when you’re tired it could be easy to roll an ankle. We stopped at the cafe on top of Pico Ruivo for a quick refreshment and toilet break before climbing the last 500m to take it 360 views of Madeira, above the clouds. Finally, after descending, David took us to Santana to see the traditional A-framed local houses from times gone by, before returning us safely to our accommodation. 10/10. Highly recommend. David was punctual, knowledgeable, kind, and a fantastic experienced local guide.