MADEIRA
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The 10 most popular private in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Private 90-min Tukxi tour of Funchal with pickup and a local guide, narrow old streets, top viewpoints, cathedral and market. $47.
“Pedro was there waiting to pick us us. The tour was very informative and interesting due to Pedro's in depth knowledge of Funchal. Highly recommended.”
Private 2.5-hour yacht tour from Calheta to spot Madeira’s dolphins and whales, with snorkeling, showers, snacks, and sparkling wine.
“Crew attentive and very flexible to adapt to people (family including children from 2 to 9 years). Beautiful navigation and boat in good condition. We recommend.Auto-translated”
Private west Madeira day from Funchal with pickup, Cabo Gírao glass views, São Vicente church, and Porto Moniz pools, plus flexible pacing.
“The guide was great!! He was very informative and a great driver on some tricky roads. We especially enjoyed his ability to stop for photo ops.”
Enjoy a tailor-made Madeira day in a VIP Mercedes or 8-seater minibus with your own guide, choosing east, west, central or north.
“I cannot recommend this tour more highly! One of the highlights of our trip to Madeira! Victor was an incredible guide, so professional and courteous. He had extensive knowledge and was very insightful! He booked a lunch spot for us and planned an amazing tour encompassing a vast array of sights and scenes! Will definitely…”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Funchal and Madeira highlights: Old Town, Monte gardens, Garajau views, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and the Botanical Garden.
“Our tour guide John took us to all the best spots — from the skywalk at Cabo Girão to Fajã dos Padres with its breathtaking cable car ride, scenic tunnels, sea caves, and the restaurant by the ocean. The views were unforgettable, and the TukTuk made it all extra fun and personal. Highly recommended!”
Private Madeira 4x4 Mystery Tour with pickup, off-road time, and a flexible route to viewpoints, beaches, and villages.
“The Madeira Mystery tour was amazing! Dinarte, our tour guide, shared a lot of information about the island and the traditions there. He took us to some hidden gems and impressive viewpoints, personalizing the tour based on our interests. He gave us choices for places to eat, we picked the one where traditional food was…”
Private Cristiano Ronaldo tour in Madeira with CR7 Museum. Barcelos viewpoint, his first club, and trophies, plus pickup. $89 per person.
“Our guide Marco was extremely knowledgeable and had 100s of facts to inform us of. The trip was booked for my daughter who is football mad but I found the story of Ronaldo's rise from poverty to his philanthropy fascinating. It was interesting to learn more than you read in the press and to gain…”
Private 3-hour classic car ride from Funchal to Camara de Lobos and Cabo Girão glass views, with poncha-style stops.
“The day spent on this experience was a game-changing highlight of our visit to Madeira. Our host was kind, gracious, knowledgable, patient, and generous with his time and his many deep insights. Our host speaks excellent English, and utilized a helpful device to amplify his voice, which was important, as the tour was conducted in…”
Private half-day Madeira highlights from Funchal: Monte toboggan, Cabo Girão glass skywalk, Pico dos Barcelos views, Camara de Lobos. Pickup included.
“First of all the Island of Madeira is absolutely stunning & our guide Diogo was amazing, incredibly personable, a true native of the Island, he knew just the perfect stops to take us, was extremely informative & made us feel comfortable & get such a real experience of the Island, not just ‘touristy’ stuff, even…”
Private trike tour in Madeira from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and Nun Valley with wine tasting, glass sky walk, and flexible timing.
“Goth gave us amazing tour. It was such a rush going up the mountains on a bike. He explained the areas of Funchal and gave us lots of time for pics on our stops. He also made a point to take wonderful pics and also stop for drinks and snacks. We highly recommend this tour.”
