4 Porto Santo Tours, Compared

1.Island Highlights 4×4 Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 359 reviews · 7 hours · from $58Our pick

Spend seven hours crossing Porto Santo by 4x4, from Portela viewpoint and Ana Ferreira’s Organ Pipes to sandy tracks and a final island-wide panorama. Local guides such as Miguel, Berna and Julio share island stories and practical tips. Hotel and ferry-terminal pickup are included; lunch is at your own expense.

“Miguel and Julio were the best drivers and guides ever, sharing lofs of facts and stories about Porto Santo. They were very flexible and even helped us get to the ferry back. Don't hesitate - book Bravelanxers 4x4 on Porto Santo now!”

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2.90 Minutes Off-Road Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 1.5 hours

Take the wheel of a two-person buggy on a guided 90-minute off-road route across Porto Santo. You’ll pass the island’s dunes, Ponta de Varadouro, Pico das Eiras, Pico Ana Ferreira and Miradouro das Lombas. Guides speak five languages, and guests have praised Tiago and Martim for their friendly, helpful approach.

“Gita bellissima, abbiamo girato l'isola fermandoci nei punti di interesse Thiago è stata una guida professionale e gentile pronto a rispondere alle nostre domande sempre con un sorriso dandoci il tempo di fare le fotografie una gita sicuramente da rifare”

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3.Porto Santo One-Day Cruise and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $243

From Funchal, take the ferry to Porto Santo, then explore the island by minibus with an English-speaking guide. The 2.5-hour sightseeing loop includes views from Miradouro da Portela, Calheta beach, Quinta das Palmeiras garden, Casa da Serra, and Pico Castelo. Transfers are included, with free time to eat, stroll, or relax by the sea before returning to Funchal.

“8am from Madeira arrive Porto Santo 10.30 then a fantastic tour of the island by 4 x 4. Authentic farm, wine tasting, beautiful views and a menagerie in an oasis followed by 3 hrs for lunch and beach. Ferry back at 7pm. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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4.180 Minutes Off-Road Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours Top rated

Drive a two- or four-seat buggy across Porto Santo for three hours, following rocky tracks to viewpoints and island highlights including Pico do Castelo, Fonte de Areia, the dunes and Pico Ana Ferreira. A guide leads the small group, with Portuguese, English, French and Spanish available. Bring your driver’s license, comfortable shoes and a change of clothes.

“Excecional, recomendo!! Ótima experiencia off Road. O guia Tiago até nos deu a escolher que zonas da ilha pretendíamos visitar e o tipo de trilhos. Muito bom.”

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