The 15 Best Tours of West Madeira

From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour - Cabo Girão’s high glass viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,463 reviews · 8 hours · from $42Our pick

Travel from Funchal across Madeira’s west and north in an air-conditioned van, with stops at Cabo Girão, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente. You get an hour for lunch in Porto Moniz, plus time to see its volcanic pools. Guides speak English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish. The €5 Cabo Girão viewpoint ticket and lunch are extra.

“Although the weather wasn’t great Porto Moniz as stunning. Roberto was a good guide and looked after us very well. Restaurant he recommended for lunch was lovely. Really interesting tour.”

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From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

2.West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,630 reviews · 8 hours · from $33Best value

Spend eight hours crossing Madeira’s west, from Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to misty Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools and the Serra de Água mountains. Your guide drives and explains the island along the way. A short forest walk may be possible in suitable weather; bring a jacket and swimwear.

“Everything was amazing. The driver went above and beyond to make sure that we feel comfortable during the trip. At some point we forgot a personal item in the vehicle, and he came back to our drop off location to deliver it back to us. Top notch service!”

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From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

3.West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

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

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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Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

4.West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,602 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

This seven-hour Madeira tour links Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, São Vicente, Seixal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz and Fanal Forest. Hotel pickup is offered in Funchal and Caniço, and guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese. Expect scenic stops, a long break for lunch or a swim, and changeable weather in the mountains.

“The whole trip was interesting, the more so because our guide was full of information. Nice friendly guy!”

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

5.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

6.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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Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

7.Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 691 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $43

Cross Madeira’s west with a guide, stopping at Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava, Porto Moniz, Seixal and mountain viewpoints. The roughly eight-hour trip includes Funchal hotel pickup and transport; lunch and the Cabo Girão skywalk ticket cost extra. Guides named on recent tours include Bruno, Marco, Nuno and Luciano, though your guide may differ.

“Arrived in time, comfortable ride, skillful and condifent driver, speaking fluent English, German and Portuguese, maybe more... Knowledgeable about the area. Made it interesting for everyone, funny. I was very impressed.”

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Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

8.Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 397 reviews · from $38

Travel Madeira’s west and north coasts by air-conditioned minibus, with stops in Câmara de Lobos, at Cabo Girão, in Fanal Forest, and at Porto Moniz’s lava pools. The 8-hour route includes hotel pickup in selected areas and a long break for lunch or a swim. Guides such as Luca, Cristian, and Alcindo have led recent tours, but your guide may differ.

“Fantastic day trip. Our driver/guide is very pleasant and knowledgeable. The trip had a nice cadence regarding multiple stops and bathroom breaks.”

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West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

9.West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $42

This seven-hour Madeira tour pairs Fanal Forest’s old trees with Porto Moniz’s volcanic swimming pools, coastal viewpoints and the rock spires at Ribeira da Janela. A local guide drives a group of up to eight, with Funchal pickup included. Pool entry, lunch and Cabo Girão’s viewpoint fee cost extra.

“We were picked up on time, Dino made sure we were comfortable and prepared for the trip as the climate is different at Fanal Forest this time of the year, gets really cold. Dino was happy to tell us about his island, he was full of interesting information and advice. We've seen and stopped at several places, all different but equally charming. I must say I was quite taken aback by Ribeira da Janela rocks as, having seen it on the web, I thought it was not that special but seeing it in person I realised it's a gorgeous site.. especially as we had a rainbow following us towards end…”

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From Funchal:West Madeira Open-roof 4x4 Day Tour with Pickup - Cabo Girão: a cliffside first look

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From Funchal:West Madeira Open-roof 4×4 Day Tour with Pickup

10.West Madeira Open-roof 4×4 Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend eight hours exploring west Madeira in an open-roof 4x4, with pickup in Funchal or Caniço and a group capped at six. Stops include Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz and Fanal Forest, plus off-road tracks. Jorge is a guide named in many accounts, and on some trips he has made fresh poncha and served homemade cookies.

“I honestly couldn’t fault any of the experience. We were contacted the evening before confirming the time of pick up at our hotel and he arrived exactly on time. The guide was fab, great sense of humour and very knowledgable on our journey. We stopped at many places along the way to see the sights and take photos, and given ample time. We had a great little pit stop to watch a lady make Poncha and got to try it which was fab and soooo much nicer than the bottles stuff we got elsewhere. When we stopped at Porto moniz the guide before heading off to take some time out…”

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Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest

11.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: West Side Jeep Tour with Natural Pools

12.West Side Jeep Tour with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 293 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Ride a Land Rover 4x4 from Funchal across west Madeira, with stops at Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, mountain viewpoints, Fanal forest, Porto Moniz and Seixal. The group is limited to eight, and guides such as Justino, Nuno and Felipe lead the day in several languages. Bring swimwear, a towel and warm layers; pool entry, lunch and drinks cost extra.

“excellent, Nuno was a great guide and we saw so much and learned a lot about the Island.”

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West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

13.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 Sidecar Adventure – Old West Road (1 or 2 Persons)

14.Madeira Sidecar Adventure – Old West Road (1 or 2 Persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.)

Ride Madeira’s west coast in a private motorcycle sidecar with a local driver-guide. You can visit Câmara de Lobos, Pico da Torre, Cabo Girão, Campanário and Ribeira Brava, with time for photos and stops adjusted to your interests. One passenger rides in the sidecar and a second sits behind the driver. Pickup is available in Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos.

“We had a fantastic experience and thoroughly recommend Madeira Sidecar Tours. Nino our guide was brilliant he gave us the choice of route with plenty of stops to enjoy the views and take pictures. If you like to try something a little different you wont be disappointed.”

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Full Day Tour of Madeira West

15.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.