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15 Tours & Experiences in Madeira Worth Booking

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Price and Logistics: What You’re Paying For (and What You’re Not)

1.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37Our pick

East Madeira in a small group: Pico Arieiro views, UNESCO Laurisilva levada walk, Santana houses, glass walkways, rum, and sea cliffs.

“Our experience in Madeira was made truly exceptional thanks to our guide, Victor. He was always punctual and consistently went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and engaged, encouraging us to ask questions and thoughtfully explaining every detail along the way. His knowledge and enthusiasm really enhanced our understanding of the island. Victor also made sure we were well taken care of beyond the tour itself, taking us close to several excellent restaurants so we could easily choose where to dine. He was always accessible and responsive, which gave us great peace of mind throughout our time there. We highly recommend Victor to anyone visiting Madeira —…”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira - The Swim and Snorkel Part: Warm Water, Rocky Bottoms, and Real Time in Sea Life Country

2.Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,192 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Top rated

2.5-hour Madeira yacht tour from Calheta: small-group dolphin and possible whale spotting, warm-water snorkeling, drinks, and big Atlantic views.

“Great crew. Fun educational moments for kids. A chance to jump off and swim and even a dolphin pod sighting! The staff at the front office (and throughout) were kind and throughough! We were well taken care of and it felt like VIP service, but genuine.”

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Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day

Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day - Câmara de Lobos: monk-seal history, Xavelhas fishing boats, and cliff views

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

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

4x4 Jeep day from Funchal across west and north Madeira, with off-road shortcuts and included swims at Porto Moniz natural pools.

“What an amazing and efficient way to see the whole west side of the island! They take you to every main stop and breakfast/ lunch breaks inbetween with some puncho and wine tasting to top it off!”

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Around The Island – Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day)

Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day) - Price and What It Buys You (Plus What Might Cost Extra)

4.Around The Island – Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 795 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $72

Two-day small-group Madeira tour from Funchal with pickup, Cabo Girão glass views, natural pools, Pico do Arieiro, and lots of photo stops.

“Renato made our short stay in Madeira spectacular! His fun stories and pointing out all the plants made the trip very special! Also we loved that we could go around by ourselves in the viewpoints or just stay an enjoy our time in a cafe. Thank you so much for the tour!”

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Funchal: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Funchal: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Red Route: Avenida do Mar to Views, Churches, and the Waterfront

5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 627 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

Hop on and hop off Funchal with 24 or 48 hours of unlimited rides, audio in 14 languages, wine tasting, and a night tour.

“Highly recommend. It was a very fun day out !! I’m from Madeira but I live in the UK and I was showing my boyfriend around and it was awesome to see such great things. There are two routes to take if you get the 48hr ticket but only one fought for the 24hr ticket. This was enough for us. The busses came regularly so we hardly waited around. Definitely fun to Jam Pack your day.”

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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira - The Swim and Snorkel Stop: Where the Tour Becomes Real

6.Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $592

Private dolphin and whale watching on a Madeira motor yacht from Calheta. Snorkel with gear, swim breaks, sparkling wine, and photos.

“Absolutely incredible. Loved seeing the island from the sea, watching the dolphins and pilot whales with a baby only a few days old.”

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Old Funchal Walking Tour

Old Funchal Walking Tour - Meeting Point at Jesuits’ College: Where People Get Confused

7.Old Funchal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

A small-group 2-hour walk through Old Funchal’s Jesuit sites, market, art streets, cathedral, and a closing wine tasting for $19.83.

“My husband, step-son and I went on the tour with Dulce and had a great time. The walk wasn’t hard and she gave us a really interesting insight into Madeira’s history. It was a great way to start our holiday.”

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Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour - Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girão: Churchill’s bay and Europe’s cliff views

8.Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour

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

Small-group Madeira west-to-north day trip with Fanal forest, Cabo Girão views, and Porto Moniz lava pools, with hotel pickup.

“You see a lot on a lot of short stops. In Porto Moniz, there was time for a swim. There are two lava made swimming pools, one for a few with all the services and the other is free with no service.”

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Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1 - Where the bus route really starts: Avenida do Mar and the main stop logic

9.Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 382 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Hop-on hop-off in Funchal with English audio, plus a shuttle to Cabo Girão Skywalk. Flexible 48h/5-day tickets for a smart first pass.

“We booked a 48 hour hop on hop off bus pass. To be honest we didn't get our money's worth. We visited the places we wanted to but could easily have gone this using bus local buses for alot cheaper if we had the confidence. The local bus services are really good and easy to use once you get to grips with them. Nothing wrong with the service - buses clean and in time - just not for us.”

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Funchal: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

Funchal: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town - How the Old Town part really pays off

West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island - Pickup in Funchal: The Stress-Free Start

11.West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $254

Private full-day west Madeira tour from Funchal with Cabo Girao, local villages, scenic coastal roads, and Porto Moniz natural pools.

“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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City Sightseeing Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Price and value: what about $30 really buys you

12.City Sightseeing Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 256 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Hop-on hop-off bus tour in Funchal with Red and Blue Routes, top-deck views, audio guides, and free Madeira wine tasting.

“The red route offered much more interest. The bus frequency was 20 mins and the journey had multiple stops The blue route was pretty dull, and althoughh the scenery provided photo ops, the few stops /bus operator didn’t allow it. Time between buses was 1hr 30mins - wouldn’t recommend this route The earphones in the blue route also didn’t work well”

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Madeira : Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion

Madeira : Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion - Meeting At Pier 8: How Not to Waste Your Time

13.Whales and Dolphins wooden boat excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 247 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

3-hour Madeira wooden boat trip from Funchal to look for whales and dolphins, with Madeira wine and a possible swim at Cabo Girão.

“The trip was a great success. The crew was very polite and well-informed about where to go. It was a pleasure to meet dolphins and swim in the ocean. There are also beanbags below deck for children to lounge on. I highly recommend it.”

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Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour

Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour - Where the tour starts in Funchal (and how not to waste time)

14.Responsible Whales and/or Dolphins Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Speedboat whale and dolphin watching from Funchal. Small groups, marine biologists, 99% spotting chance, Madeira views, 2 hours.

“Fantastic trip with a knowledgeable guide and super boat captain. We saw a whale and two species of dolphin. Fabulous value for money, highly recommended”

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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour - Pickup in Funchal: Start Smart, Start On Time

15.Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Open-roof 4x4 tour from Funchal covering Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, and levadas.

“Excellent jeep tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and transferred his enthusiasm to us. We were able to stand up in the jeep and this enhanced the experience. In the middle we got off the road and had a little nature walk in the woods which we enjoyed. We stopped at worthwhile spots. Highly recommended. I would do two of these next time instead of the bus tours.”

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