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The 15 most popular funchal tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
Sunrise hike transfer in Madeira with door-to-door pickup, a mountain-to-mountain trail from Pico do Arieiro, and easy navigation help.
“The sunrise and hike was amazing! Our transfer driver Diogo arrived at both pickup points exactly on time and talked us through both parts of the hike with great detail. 5 stars!”
Open-roof 4x4 adventure in Madeira hitting Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal forest, and Seixal black sand.
“Jazz was sensational guide. Kept us on time, gave us fun insights, great music. He’s an amazing singer, btw! 😇 stopped at some great spots, got us in front of crowds effortlessly. Great tour of Madeira West. I would recommend any day!”
Madeira east tour from Funchal: Pico Arieiro, UNESCO Laurisilva levada, Santana, glass walkways and sea views in a small group.
“Excellent day trip helped by fantastic weather. Spectacular views, lots of variety, knowledgeable guide. Nice optional lunch with the whole group.”
Madeira whale and dolphin watching on an eco catamaran from Funchal, with land spotters and hybrid-electric engines for quieter wildlife viewing.
“The boat trip was a great way to see the island from the sea and thrillingly to see the magnificent pod of dolphins in their natural habitat The crew were very knowledgeable about the dolphins We are retired ‘oldies’ and the crew were very helpful when we boarded and disembarked as my husband has eyesight…”
Self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with door-to-door transfer from Funchal or Caniço and a clear trail plan.
“We had a lovely time, our driver was brilliant so informative and gave recommendations for other hikes and restaurants on the island. PR1 was a scary for me as should have taken the extreme heights into account but was amazing views. PR3 was so tranquil hardly any people. Can be hard on the knees if…”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with drinks, snacks, and a swim stop at Cabo Girao.
“Probably the best boat trip we've done - staff were super friendly, drinks and nibbles were great!!!”
Small-group whale and dolphin watching from Calheta, Madeira. Enjoy warm clear water with snorkel gear, drinks, and cozy yacht time.
“Great birthday trip with the skipper & his mate. They let me & my partner sit up front on the bow of the boat. Perfect location for watching common dolphins and shearwaters. Had a lovely swim at the end of the boat ride.”
Funchal jeep safari to Fanal, Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz pools, and Seixal, with hotel pickup and small-group off-road fun.
“This is a great way to see the island without having a car. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and even gave us some side surprises.”
Jeep tour of west Madeira with off-road 4x4, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal forest, Porto Moniz natural pools, Seixal swim, and wine tasting.
“Justino was an amazing tour guide, easy to talk to and engaging! Gave us an incredible first tour experience in Madeira!”
Full-day East Madeira jeep safari from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro, levada walk, Santana thatched houses, ocean viewpoints, rum tasting.
“A fantastic day out with a friendly and very knowledgeable guide - Gabriel was great! There was never a dull moment and Gabriel’s interaction really made our day. We were in a group of 6 and the off-roading and levada walk was a lot of fun too. Definitely recommend this tour - and this guide…”
Two days of Madeira highlights from Funchal with pickup and a max-16 group, from Cabo Girão to Pico do Arieiro.
“We were disappointed in what we saw on the 2 day east and west Madeira island tour. One village on the itinerary was missed out completely. Places we saw were not particularly pretty or note worthy. No views from peaks due to weather but that is not reason for low score. Guides talked loudly with…”
Shared van transfer and a self-guided PR8 Ponta São Lourenço hike in Madeira, 7.5 km round trip with ocean views and north-south scenery.
“Wonderful views, an incredible experience, breathtaking nature, valuable tips from Miguel — everything was perfect. I highly recommend it to everyone!”
A guided Tuk Tuk loop through Funchal to Monte’s famous wicker toboggans, with a viewpoint stop and Old Town flavor included.
“Absolutely loved our tuk tuk ride! Laura was brilliant—a real gem. She was so friendly, welcoming, and full of interesting knowledge about the area. The ride itself was so much fun, and her tips and stories made it extra special. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique and memorable way to explore…”
Explore Funchal on unlimited hop-on hop-off buses. Mix Red and Blue routes, walking tours, wine tasting, and an 8pm night loop.
“I think that having the route map of all the red and blue stops available online or in this add would have been very helpful. The maps available were only about the meeting points and not the route itself. I was lucky there was this very nice company rep at the Lido stop who guided…”
Hassle-free Funchal pickup for the PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike: UNESCO forest, tunnels, and a waterfall finish for about $47.
“This was a very interesting walk following the incredible levadas. Very narrow in places with limited passing areas however most people we met were very courteous. Be careful in the tunnels as limited headspace. Easy walk as flat all the way, can be very muddy in places. Great communication from our driver Vitor. Pick up…”
