Top Funchal Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Come and meet some of the oldest inhabitants of Madeira Island! Centennial trees and breathtaking views!

Explore the southern coast of Madeira, from the coast to small villages, on an exciting full-day tour beginning in Ribeira Brava. Alongside a private guide, enjoy a sightseeing route to Ponta do Sol, Calheta, a fisherman’s village, and the mountains of Prazeres. Your guide also enlightens you on Madeiran culture while you explore.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a taste of peace and tranquility by going on this private tour that visits a tea house with a picturesque garden, a UNESCO-listed forest, and multiple panoramic viewpoints along the way too. As the tour is private, there’s no fixed schedule and you can choose the start time.

Delve into the spectacular landscapes of Madeira’s northwest coast on an explorative full-day tour from Funchal. Accompanied by your guide, travel through scenery of outstanding natural beauty, gazing at landmarks like Paul da Serra and Porto Moniz. Head deep into the mysterious forest on a guided hike; gain an insightful glimpse into Portuguese culture; and, weather permitting, sink your toes into the silky sands of the black sandy beach of Seixal.

A hop-on hop-off bus tour is the ideal way to combine the flexibility of independent sightseeing with the convenience of a guided tour. With a choice of a 48-hour or 5-day ticket, this great-value deal offers full access to three routes—the highlights of Funchal, the village of Câmara de Lobos, and the Skywalk of Cabo Girão.

Enjoy this private tour, for up to 8 guests, of the Rabacal Valley and the gorgeous waterfalls you'll find there. You'll be transported in an air conditioned vehicle, and you'll be provided with walking sticks and a flashlight. Take food and water with you, as this is not provided in the tour. You'll visit three of the island's most impressive waterfalls today.

Madeira Island’s western shores are home to natural sea pools, traditional fishing villages, and more, but reaching the top sites requires local knowledge. On this group tour, travel from your hotel (select areas) via air-conditioned minibus and reach the sites with ease. Hit sites of interest, including Camara de Lobos, Porto Moniz natural pools, and the Ribeira Brava.

When porting in Funchal seeing the stunning Nuns Valley is a must. We take you in a private comfortable private taxi but for a price of a large group coach tour. This tour meets you at the cruise port and guarantees to get you back to the ship on time.

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.

Enjoy Madeira’s natural beauty and renowned wine on a half-day off-road adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup in Funchal or Caniço, travel by 4x4 to picturesque sites like the soaring cliffs of Cabo Girão and the vineyards of Sao Vicente. Learn about local wine customs and production from a local winemaker, and sample white, red, and rosé varieties.

Experience Funchal’s rich culture and natural environment on this all-day off-road adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop in a 4x4 and explore the island’s pristine corners with a local guide. Stop for souvenirs in Santana, visit Madiera’s first capital city, and marvel at picturesque views of the Red Cliffs—all on one affordable, family-friendly tour.

Though small, the island of Maderia is blessed with forests, beaches, and high mountains. With this tour, see much of what the island offers in one day while leaving the planning and driving to someone else. From coastal Caniço, make your way to one of the island’s highest peaks before returning to sea level to visit farms, forests, and beachside villages. The tour also stops at a wicker weaving center and the King Christ (Cristo Rei) statue in Caniço.

On this personalized, historical-themed tour, you’ll cover some of Madeira’s most unmissable cultural sights in a half-day of sightseeing. Travel by comfortable, WIFI-equipped private vehicle between each location, with front-door pickup and drop-off. Shop for colorful produce in farm-fresh markets, see where Winston Churchill once stayed (and painted) in Camara de Lobos, and visit the ruins of the Socorridos bridge.

Discover a more local side of Madeira—and taste your way through the island's traditional drinks—on this private, half-day tasting tour. Don't worry about organizing car rental or a designated driver: Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers between sights are included. Look forward to sipping poncha, nikita, and other favorites, all while you learn about local culture and stop at scenic viewpoints en route from Funchal.

Have only a short stay planned in Madeira? Make the most of your time, and discover some of the island’s most spectacular sights, on this private, half-day tour. Meet your driver in the morning at your preferred location, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off. While the itinerary can be customized to fit your interests, you can discover sights like the Cabo Girao sea cliff, Miradouro da Portela viewpoint, and much more.

Venture off-road and explore the natural wonders of Madeira’s west coast from the comfort of an open-top jeep. With a private guide and vehicle for the entire day, enjoy a custom-made itinerary, stopping as often as you like along the coast. Perhaps admire the views from Pico do Areeiro, take a swim at the Porto Moniz natural pools, explore the Sao Vicente Caves, or stop at Calheta Beach.

With dense forests, sweeping beaches, and spectacular natural scenery, Madeira is widely considered the jewel in Portugal’s crown—but the rugged terrain can make exploring a challenge. On this flexible private tour, step off the tourist trail and explore Madeira’s wilderness at your own pace. With your guide at the wheel of your powerful 4x4 vehicle, reach corners of Madeira many visitors miss.

In this type of service, it is much more familiar and customizable because being the private tour in a luxury carriage, we have some flexibility in changing the route, for example if there is fog, we can take another road. Attention December 25th and January 1st we do no excursions.

Add a fun twist to your Madeira sightseeing tour and explore the island in a motorcycle sidecar. Sit back and soak up the scenery as you are chauffeured around the island on this private tour; enjoy spectacular views of the coastal cliffs, sparkling ocean, and lush countryside, and hop off to take photos.

Discover more of Medeira in less time—and enjoy an entertaining way to sightsee—on this private sidecar tour of Funchal. Meet your guide at your hotel or port at a time that works best for you, and climb aboard your sidecar. You’ll zip around Funchal’s atmospheric Old Town, see its historical center, and learn more about the city’s culture and history. Finally, venture to the Garajau Marine Nature Reserve to take in beautiful coastal scenery and the famed Christ the King statue.

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.

Escape crowded bus tours and experience a more luxurious way of exploring Funchal—a private tour. You don’t have to worry about an itinerary of sightseeing stops that don’t interest you, as this tour gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary. Choose the stops you visit, how long you spend in each place, and your preferred pickup time too—making it the ultimate tailor-made tour experience.

Football fans—this one’s for you. Learn about the life of one of the world's most famous Portuguese footballers—Cristiano Ronaldo—by visiting a museum dedicated to him—CR7 Museum. Get straight in as admission is included, and explore the many trophies, photographs, wax statues, and fan tributes. To make this tour even more special, the trip also visits the place where Ronaldo once lived, and his first official club.

Find the sheer cliffs, volcanic pools, and mist-shrouded peaks of western Madeira on a full-day, small-group tour from Funchal. You’ll wind through a series of fishing villages to the dramatic Cape Girão, climb the Encumeadato for views into a deep valley, then see the rocky pools at Porto Moniz, where you’ll have free time for lunch. Including pickup and drop-off at hotels in Funchal, this tour is limited to eight people for personal service, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.