5 1-Day Tours in Madeira, Compared

1.West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,067 reviews · 8 hours · from $37Our pick

Travel from Funchal through Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão and the old laurel forest at Fanal, then reach Porto Moniz for free time and a possible swim in its volcanic pools. Guides such as Carlos, Tony and Daniel lead the route in several languages. Hotel pickup and transport are included; lunch, pool entry and the optional Cabo Girão Skywalk fee are extra.

“The guide is so informative , funny and helpful . I highly recommend the tour and it definitely worth more . My only feedback is I would skip the towns in order to have more time in Fanal”

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2.North Coast Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $42

Spend eight hours with a guide travelling from Funchal along Madeira’s eastern and northern coasts, through Porto da Cruz, Faial, Cabanas de São Jorge, Ponta Delgada and São Vicente. Expect ocean viewpoints, mountain valleys and a lunch stop at your own expense. Guides have included Lucia and Bruno, though the guide and tour language can vary.

“Der Ausflug war auf Deutsch gebucht als der Guide mich abgeholt hatte sprach er nur Englisch Ausflug trotzdem okay”

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3.Santo de Serra Local Farmers’ Market half day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $49

This 3.5-hour Madeira tour pairs Santo da Serra’s Sunday farmers’ market with an open-top 4x4 ride past viewpoints, terraces and small villages. Your guide drives and shares information about the island. Guides have included Eduardo and Dino. Pick-up and drop-off are included in Funchal and Caniço, with extra fees for some other areas.

“Our guide / driver Eduardo was interesting and passionate about his island.”

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4.Northeast 4×4 Santana and Landscapes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Set out from Funchal at 8:30 am for an approximately eight-hour northeast Madeira trip in a group of up to eight. A local driver-guide takes you through villages including Santana, to the working Engenhos do Norte rum distillery, and to coastal viewpoints. Hotel pickup in Funchal and bottled water are included; lunch costs extra.

“This is a great way to see so many different parts of this beautiful island. Didn't feel rushed and saw so much.”

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5.Nuns Valley Half Day Trip 4×4 Jipe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Adventureland Madeira’s four-hour 4x4 trip pairs mountain viewpoints and an off-road stretch with stops in Curral das Freiras, Quinta Grande, Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos. Guides have included Pedro and Louis; the group may be private or small. Pickup is available in Funchal and Caniço.

“Great guide! Super friendly and flexible! Took us to all the great places!”

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