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Half-Day Private Sidecar Tour on Madeira’s West Coast

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Madeira, Portugal
  • 1 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Madeira Island in a way you’ll never forget—from a motorcycle sidecar. You won’t have to worry about having motorcycle riding experience, as you’ll have a chauffeur to drive you, navigate the winding roads, and communicate through a wireless device in your helmet. It’s the best way to see multiple highlights in one day—you’ll access local places that can’t be reached by car or bus, and you can customize the itinerary based on your interests.
  • Tour Madeira in a unique way—in a motorcycle sidecar
  • Visit secret places that local love as well as popular attractions
  • Adapt the itinerary based on your interests
  • A personal driver, insurance, and a helmet is included

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Helmet(s) and disposable rain ponchos
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gas
  • Insurance
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If staying on a private apartment/house. Clients shall wait for the Pick up at the entrance of the building/house.

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Meeting point

  • Friendly Guide
    Largo dos Varadouros n.º 5, São Martinho, 9000-018 Funchal, Portugal

    Please meet us at our office at the Historic Centre of Funchal and the sidecar driver will be waiting for you.

End point

  • Zona Histórica do Funchal
    Rua de Santa Maria 1, 9060-291 Funchal, Portugal

    You can choose a different spot to end your tour, as long it is within the visited area.

Itinerary

1

Camara De Lobos

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Cabo Girao

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Ribeira Brava

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Ponta Do Sol

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Calheta

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Sidecar allows two passengers, one in the sidecar and another on the in motorbike behind the driver
  • Prices are per sidecar
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing Sights, Great Adventure.

Kevin_W, Mar 2025
This trip is tailored to what you’d like to see. We had NooNoo. He listened to where we had been and what we wanted to do. The radios while travelling were great. We were told all about the vegetation, forests etc while we were travelling. We could ask questions & talk to each other. The views we saw were incredible. The smell of the eucalyptus trees when in the forests was unforgettable. We only had 5hrs or so and this was a fantastic adventure. We booked it at very short notice and got WhatsApp communication within 10mins, confirming time & place to meet. A really great day. Note to self: may be warm in Funchal but in the mountains on a motorbike - it’s COLD!!!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Kevin, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable sidecar adventure with NooNoo. Our goal is to create personalized and immersive experiences, so it’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the stunning views, engaging commentary, and the refreshing scent of the eucalyptus forests. We’re also glad our quick WhatsApp communication made your last-minute booking seamless. Looking forward to welcoming you on another ride through Madeira’s breathtaking landscapes! Best Regards, Filipe Freitas

Great motorcycle and sidecar adventure.

john_k, Mar 2025
We saw parts of the West side of Madeira that we had never seen before. Our guide, Nuno was very helpful, friendly and an expert motorcyclist. The weather was variable and the were some road closures but Nuno always found a scenic route and we even ot to the North Coast. He arrived on time and collected us from our apartment. A great experience and one which I would recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

DearJohn_k, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a memorable **sidecar tour in Madeira** and that Nuno made your journey both enjoyable and adventurous. His local expertise, friendly nature, and skilled riding truly make a difference, and we’re delighted that he found scenic routes despite the changing weather and road closures. Exploring the **West side of Madeira** and even reaching the **North Coast** sounds like an incredible experience! We will certainly pass along your kind words and thanks to Nuno—he’ll be delighted to hear them. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another **Madeira Sidecar Tour** someday! Best Regards, Filipe Freitas

Nice and friendly tour

G_J, Aug 2022
Very friendly and informative guys. Enjoyed thoroughly for 3+ hours, they took us to some places which we would not have researched and found ourselves in Madeira

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Dear G_J, This was a true pleasure to meet you and your family. It was a great time out and with a lot of fun. Hope we meet you next year. Regards, Filipe Freitas

In Ruhe Madeira genießen

Sabine_H, Nov 2023
Sehr gemütliche Tour. Man kann sehr gut auf dem Beifahrersitz und dem Beiwagen sitzen. Man hat wunderschöne Aussichten, wo z. T. keine Reisebusse fahren können. Würden wir immer wieder buchen!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Liebe Sabine, Vielen Dank, dass Sie etwas Zeit mit uns verbracht haben und Ihre Erfahrungen hier mit uns teilen. Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie in Zukunft wiederzusehen. Beste grüße, Filipe Freitas

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