Top Madeira Half-day Tours

Everything went very well. The boat (12 seats) allows you to sit on the floats in order to be as close as possible to the animals and to be able to observe them very well. The team seems attentive to the well-being of the animals and adapts to each of the species. We saw two kinds of dolphins and the experience was fabulous. The trip along the coast also allows you to have a beautiful view of the island.

We did this excursion on our 1st full day on Madeira and it was a great introduction to the island and the huge variety in scenery and experiences you may encounter during your stay. The order in which the locations were visited varied slightly from as advertised but we still went everywhere listed and felt the routing worked very well, particularly with leaving Pico do Arieiro until the end, where we were also very lucky with the weather, going through thick mist on the way up, but it had cleared by the time we arrived. Every viewpoint gave you a different overview of the island, from rugged coastline to seaside towns, mountains, valleys, forests and traditional villages. Although the tour was long, we did feel that another 10 minutes in most locations would have been better, as we enjoy photography there was not always a large amount of time to take pictures, but appreciate some people are not so interested in this, so maybe this was a fair balance. We paid the optional charge, as did everyone else on the trip, to take the forest Levada walk, and this was definitely worth the extra. Although it was quite steep at the start, once up to the height of the walk it was easy and some very nice forest and valley views could be seen along the way. We would also like to compliment our driver, Ricardo, who both drove very well and also gave us great information about what we could see from the van and the history of the area. We also had Ricardo take us on the West Coast tour later in the week with the same positive experience, we were pleased when he arrived to take us!

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!

We did the tour with Duarte, and in the end, we finished the excursion with a pleasant experience and a good friend. The island is beautiful, and Duarte is a great connoisseur and excellent guide. Approachable, respectful, and fantastic with children. WE WILL REPEAT!!!

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.

Had a fantastic day out with Monica. Visited three different places for wine tasting. Had two short “unofficial” stops in between to take in the beautiful scenery. Lovely, comfy car which seated 7 plus Monica who drove and explained things on the way. Plenty of food and wine for lunch with amazing views over the vineyard. Was a lovely day out which we really enjoyed.

Absolutely great! Easy to book and sort pick up and drop off. Really friendly driver and helpful whatsapp contact. The walks weren't too challenging and had absolutely spectacular views! It was chilly while watching the stunning sunrise, so definitely take layers!!

Very informative. Takes you to several parts of the island that you couldn’t get to walking on your own. Guide is very responsive. Experience the local drink ( your cost) and the glass overlook where you can see for miles (again your cost). The four wheel part of the excursion is on a road that isn’t a road. It is barely a track. You will be jarred to the bone for a few minutes. Some people find that exhilarating. Others not so much. If you are taking this tour, be prepared and be ready so you don’t sit and complain and ruin everyone else’s good time