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The 15 most-loved things to do in Madeira. Catamaran trips to spot dolphins and whales, 4WD runs to Porto Moniz and the Fanal forest, and the peaks above the clouds.
3-hour eco catamaran from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching, onboard nets, two decks, and bar snacks.
“A lovely afternoon and highly recommended. The highlight was seeing pilot whales 🐋”
8-hour Madeira 4WD tour with Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Laurisilva off-road, and Fanal Forest.
“Miguel was an absolutely amazing driver and made the trip the best one of the holiday! He went the extra mile with his driving to make sure we all had fun and was very informative while he was driving, he ensured our safety was a priority and was happy to allow us to experience the…”
3-hour Seaborn catamaran from Funchal to Cabo Girão for dolphin, whale and turtle spotting, plus swim time and sea views.
“Fantastic trip. The guide was really knowledgeable and humorous. Of course it helped that we were fortunate enough to see 2 different types of whale which was amazing”
Open-top 4x4 tour from Funchal to Fanal Forest and Porto Moniz pools. Swim, spot Paul da Serra, and explore the northwest.
“The experience fully delivered in every way. Driver was knowledgeable , friendly and helpful. I particularly enjoyed learning about the rich history of traditional social agriculture which is still preserved today . His local knowledge and ability to make the facts come to life through storytelling made the day both enjoyable and memorable.”
West Madeira in one full day: Cabo Girão Skywalk, Paul da Serra plateau, Porto Moniz lava pools, and Bridal Veil Falls from Funchal.
“What a great day with our guide, Marco. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, drove well (on some very serpentine roads) and he had a good sense of humour. The itinerary was spot on, just the right time at each stop, we'll planned. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Some amazing sights.”
8-hour Best of the East Madeira tour with Pico do Arieiro views, Santana straw houses, São Lourenço coast, Machico bay, pickup included.
“We did the Best of the East Tour East yesterday and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Our guide Patrícia was truly amazing — incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and passionate about Madeira. She shared so much interesting information throughout the day, not only about the places we visited, but also about the island’s history, culture, and nature.…”
A 2-hour walk through Funchal’s old town, mixing Jesuit landmarks, a sweet factory, the Farmers’ Market, and Madeira’s sugar story.
“Great tour, with really helpful guides! Wonderful to get two perspectives on the city with useful tips for the rest of our trip”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal with dolphin and whale spotting, plus snorkeling at Cabo Girão’s cliffs. Drinks extra.
“Excellent- fortunate to see both Pilot whales and dolphins.”
West Madeira’s sea cliffs, Fanal Forest mist, Porto Moniz pools, waterfalls, and Encumeada Pass views in an 8-hour guided tour.
“The tour was excellent let down by just one aspect. Madeira is just beautiful even in February and the views and the visits were magical. Fanal forest was very impressive and the view from the top is awesome if you have time to walk up as only 45 minutes was allocated to the stop time.…”
Sail from Funchal on a luxury catamaran for a 3-hour dolphin, whale, and turtle search plus a Cabo Girão swim stop with unlimited drinks.
“Liv and David were brilliant - very attentive, knowledgeable, and fun! Bruno was also a fantastic skipper. A real VIP experience !!”
Guided hike from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak, with coffee, dramatic views, and a safe return by van.
“trip was a little late starting but guide was great with his knowledge and experience.”
Full-day Madeira jeep tour from Funchal with Cabo Girão views, Trompica off-road, Fanal forest and Porto Moniz natural pools.
“it was fantastic tour, lots of fabulous places, great experience and more than 150 photos are made))) the weather was perfect that allowed us to explore the island)”
Join a guided levada walk from Funchal through Rabaçal Valley, ending at Levada das 25 Fontes and its cliffside springs.
“Lovely walk with lots of information about local plants and wildlife. Plenty of chances to get photos. Guide was very friendly and recommended other things to see and do and places to eat out.”
A relaxed 3-hour Funchal sunset sailing trip with an open bar, snorkeling at Cabo Girão, and a real shot at dolphins and whales.
“I still can’t get over how awesome this trip was! We got to see a group of dolphins, went swimming by the famous Madeiran cliff and saw a beautiful sunset. All while getting unlimited drinks and having the funniest guide ever. Seriously, 5/5 stars. I would do it again and would recommend to everybody!”
West Madeira day trip from Funchal: Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão cliff, Fanal laurel forest, Porto Moniz pools and waterfalls.
“Daniel was a fantastic guide. The day was well organised and we had plenty of time in each location. I would highly recommend this tour, it’s great value for money.”
