The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Madeira

Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup - Cabo Girão starts the day high above the sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,216 reviews · 8 hours · from $78Our pick

Spend eight hours crossing Madeira in a small-group jeep, with an English-speaking local guide such as Paulo, Renato, Pedro or Ricardo. Expect a glass-floor cliff stop at Cabo Girão, a bumpy Trompica trail, coastal viewpoints, Fanal Forest and up to two hours for lunch and a swim in Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools.

“Amazing 4x4 excursion to the North West of Madeira. Renato bought great energy and enthusiasm to the day. We visited a number of different locations and Renato was passionate on sharing with us the history, geography and culture of the island. Experiencing off road travel was exhilarating and thrilling. The countryside was magical and a highlight for us was the Fanal Forest. Renato was keen that each member of our small group were given a wonderful experience. Really recommend this excursion. Thank you Renato for making memories for us.”

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Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

2.Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,575 reviews · 8 hours · from $37Best value

This eight-hour east Madeira tour links Pico do Arieiro, the Balcões laurel forest walk, Santana’s thatched houses, a Porto da Cruz rum tasting and Ponta do Rosto. A guide-driver handles the mountain roads and hotel pickup, with time for views, a lunch stop and short visits. Groups are limited to 14, and the guide may speak English, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese.

“Perfectly structured route, I especially enjoyed Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto”

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Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

3.Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Set out from Funchal at 9:00 am for a seven-hour west Madeira jeep safari, with pickup, an English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight people. Expect coastal viewpoints, Fanal’s mossy trees, time for lunch and a swim at Porto Moniz, and some bumpy off-road driving. Guides named by past participants include Ernesto, Pedro, Tyrese and Miguel.

“Guide Miguel great. Informative, exuberant and amusing. The scenery especially up in mountains and forest spectacular. Loved the beach and natural pools. Really enjoyed wild ride on the jeep. So much more fun than a van ect.”

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Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day

4.Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours crossing Madeira’s west and north in a 4x4, with stops at Cabo Girão, Fanal’s old laurel trees, Porto Moniz and Seixal. Hotel pickup is offered, and groups are capped at eight. Guides named Justino, Justinho and Jake have led tours, though you cannot count on a particular guide. Bring swimwear, and budget separately for lunch and pool entry.

“We had a wonderful tour of Madeira Island, we saw unique views that are impossible to describe, you have to see them! Our driver Justin was simply amazing. I highly recommend this tour. Ramunė and Lukas from Ireland/Lithuania 20/11/25”

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

5.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

Set out from Funchal at 9 a.m. for a seven-hour east Madeira safari in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. Expect mountain views, a short walk to Balcões, lunch time in Santana, coastal stops and a rum tasting in Porto da Cruz. Guides vary, with names including Nico, Alex, Ernesto and Rodrigo.

“Excellent day out, enjoyed it from start to finish. Our driver John was very knowledgeable about Madeira. Some incredible views to be seen. Madeira is a beautiful island and there's no better way to see it. Recommended 👍”

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Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest

6.Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 296 reviews · from $62

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Madeira’s west in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel pickup in Funchal or Caniço. See Cabo Girão, walk among old laurel trees in Fanal Forest, and pause at Porto Moniz for lunch and a possible swim. A three-course meal with drinks is included. Guides vary, with past tours led by Tony, Nelson, Cristina, Bruno, and others.

“Cristina was an excellent guide who was very friendly and informative with plenty of information about the entire island and areas as well as ensuring we are comfortable with everything. She offered to take pictures and took the extra time to accommodate to our needs as well as being very patient to ensure we have seen what we want before moving on.”

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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4x4 - Portela and the view of Eagle Rock

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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

7.Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 295 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Ride from Funchal into Madeira’s southeast with a local guide, visiting Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz and Santana before heading into the forest and mountains. Expect coastal and high-altitude views, a sugar cane factory stop and bumpy off-road stretches. Lunch is optional; guides speak English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and German.

“Simply great! Beautiful landscapes, nice company…everything went perfect!”

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West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

8.West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

This 5 to 6-hour private drive from Funchal visits fishing-village Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava, São Vicente, Seixal and Porto Moniz. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the steep, winding roads, while you set the pace at stops. Swimwear is useful for the natural pools. Guides have included Diogo, Ricardo and Tiago.

“Emannuel was an exceptional guide. He spoke perfect English and was very informative. Especially loved the Glass Walkway and the pools. Scenery was spectacular! Couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.”

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Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal & Fanal

9.Full-Day Jeep Tour, Natural Pools, Seixal & Fanal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours exploring western and northwestern Madeira in a small-group 4x4, with a guide-driver, off-road mountain tracks, Seixal’s black sand beach, Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools and a walk in Fanal Forest. The group is limited to seven, and guides include Ricardo, João, Nuno and Ruben. Pool entry and lunch are extra.

“We had such an amazing day with our guide Nuno! He was super knowledgeable and funny and took us to the most amazing places all over the island”

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From Funchal: Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

10.Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

From Funchal, join a guided hike across São Lourenço, Madeira’s rocky eastern tip. See both coasts, volcanic formations and native plants, with views toward the Desertas Islands and Porto Santo. The walk is usually out and back, with time for breaks and a possible swim. Guides have included Rubi, Sergio, Sarah and Charlotte. Bring sturdy shoes, water and a swimsuit.

“Beautiful day, gray walk and very contrasting scenery, we had the choice of walking back or speed baiting back but we walked as it was so beautiful.”

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Madeira "Mystery Tour" Full-Day - Private 4x4 Jeep - Forest, coast, villages and swimming stops

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Madeira “Mystery Tour” – Full Day Private 4×4 Jeep

11.Madeira “Mystery Tour” – Full Day Private 4×4 Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours exploring Madeira in a private 4x4 with a guide such as Dinarte or Spencer. Set priorities together, then mix island highlights with rough-road routes, viewpoints, villages, forest, waterfalls or volcanic pools. Pickup is included in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço Bay.

“Dinarte was a blast to be around - there were a few sites we wanted to see, and he crafted a route to visit those most efficiently and beat the cruise crowds. He also chose a few spots along the way for us to stop and check out that we would not have known otherwise. He was a great driver and we felt very safe the whole time in the Jeep, even going through the narrow mountain roads. Would 10/10 recommend!”

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Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

12.Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 196 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Sail from Funchal with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide to the protected Desertas Islands. You’ll hear about monk seal conservation and local wildlife, walk to the conservation center on Deserta Grande, and have time for a swim or snorkel. Lunch and drinks are included. Expect a long day at sea, and bring shoes that can get wet.

“Amazing trip from beginning to end. Helpful crew, knowledgeable guide and it felt like a privilege to be able to walk on the island. we were lucky enough to see pilot whales and dolphins, we swam on the beach, snorkeling and paddle board. Tip of the day - wear beach shoes or Crocs or shoes you don't mind getting wet. Flip flops won't be suitable. Anyone with mobility difficulties will find it tricky getting in and out of the tender. Beautiful lunch served on board with plentiful food and beverage. All dietary requirements are catered for. My one slight criticism is the comfort on the catamaran. The bench style seating…”

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Full Day Tour of Madeira West

13.Full Day Tour of Madeira West

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

This eight-hour small-group tour leaves Funchal at 9:00 am for Madeira’s west coast, with stops in fishing villages, mountain viewpoints and Porto Moniz. You’ll travel in a group of up to 15, with an English-speaking guide and pickup in central Funchal. Guides such as Paulo, Renato and Gloria lead the route; Cabo Girão’s skywalk ticket is extra.

“Great way to see Madeira. 8 hours of Breathtaking views. Lionel was an excellent guide . Highly recommended”

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East of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour - Santana’s A-frame houses and a long lunch stop

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East of Madeira | Full Day 4×4 Tour

14.East of Madeira | Full Day 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $86

Set out from Funchal with a local driver-guide in a closed-top Land Rover Discovery for an eight-hour east Madeira outing. Stops include Pico do Arieiro, Santana’s traditional A-frame houses, Porto da Cruz and Ponta de São Lourenço. Lunch and drinks cost extra; an optional 45-minute levada walk is offered. Guides named in recent trip accounts include Nuno, Hugo, Fabio and Wilson.

“Relaxed trip around the East side of Island driven expertly by Wilson the best driver in Madeira,the Cristiano Ronaldo of Land Rover drivers👊 Spent the day in the company of 2 Americans,a Kiwi and a Scotsman,very nice people which also made the day.”

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Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

15.Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $254

Spend about eight hours with a local driver-guide, visiting Madeira wine producers and cellars around Funchal, São Vicente, and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Expect a range of fortified and table wines, a Madeiran lunch, and scenic drives past vineyards, forests, and the coast. Pickup is available in Funchal, and groups are capped at 10.