MADEIRA · DESTINATION
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular funchal in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Open-roof 4x4 tour to Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal Forest and Seixal black sand—pickup, guide, and real off-road roads.
“All the time you just drive around in a car, in one location you spend 10-15 minutes, the longest stop was 40 minutes, it’s not worth the money.”
Sunrise hike from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a self-guided PR trail and door-to-door van transfer.
“Overall amazing experience! Pick-up was prompt, the guide explained all the important information we needed for the hike (start and finish points and times, dos and don'ts, how to know you're on the right path and what to do if you're lost). The time to do the hike allowed for enough stops to enjoy the…”
A 7-hour small-group Madeira east tour from Funchal: Pico Arieiro, UNESCO Laurisilva levada, Santana, glass walkways, and ocean viewpoints.
Madeira’s Magic Dolphin eco-catamaran cruise from Funchal: shore spotters, hybrid-electric power, whales and dolphins, plus coastal sights.
“Very good trip . Saw some bottle nose dolphins and pilot whales . Crew were excellent explaining about each species and had a good attention to safety . All round lovely day .”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal with drinks, snacks, and a Cabo Girao swim stop with snorkeling.
“We really enjoyed this trip. The crew were very friendly, the snacks were varied and delicious and the drinks kept flowing. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and pilot whales which was wonderful. With time for a dip in the sea it was a great experience overall.”
Self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a round-trip transfer from Funchal and Caniço, plus route instructions.
“Great, Fernando was very competent and committed. He explained everything to us, showed us the entrances to the trail, indicated how much time it would take us on average, suggested tips and hints on how to do it better and what to definitely see. I highly recommend it!”
Small-group whale and dolphin watching from Calheta on Madeira, with warm-water swimming and snorkeling on a comfortable yacht Miranda.
“Great communication from On Tales up through the morning of the cruise. Had about ten people on the boat during our 10:30 expedition - everybody fit more than comfortably. Beatriz and Bruno were friendly, knowledgeable and skilled and were very up front with the days conditions and expected sightings.”
Jeep safari across Madeira’s west: Fanal misty forest, Cabo Girão glass cliff views, Porto Moniz pools and Seixal beach, with pickup.
“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.”
A full-day 4x4 jeep loop through west Madeira: cliff viewpoints, Laurissilva forest, and natural pools swim breaks, with hotel pickup.
“Justino was an amazing tour guide, easy to talk to and engaging! Gave us an incredible first tour experience in Madeira!”
Small-group 4x4 Jeep safari along Madeira’s east coast: Pico do Arieiro, Santana, viewpoints, and a rum stop, with pickup.
“Bravo Nico! Bravo, excellent adventure with a knowledgeable guide. Nico was amazing and truly entertained us all day while instilling local knowledge.”
