MADEIRA
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The 10 most popular tour reviews in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Eco catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with silent hybrid-electric engines plus a Cabo Girão swim stop.
“The whole trip was great. We saw few delfins. Had a good time.”
8-hour Madeira 4WD tour packs sea-cliff views, black-sand beaches, lava pools, and the Fanal forest into one well-paced day.
“Superb day with so much to see and do - hotel pick up and enough time to swim at the pools”
3-hour Madeira catamaran cruise from Funchal to search for dolphins, whales, and turtles, with views, a swim, and onboard drinks.
“A good experience. The guide made no effort for everyone to hear what he was saying and only covered half the boat. We saw plenty of pilot whales and had a great swim. Timings were good too.”
8 hours in Madeira by open-top 4x4: Fanal Forest walk, volcanic pool swims at Porto Moniz and Seixal, and big views above the clouds.
“George was a really fun and nice guide, totally recommend him”
Open-roof 4x4 tour to Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal Forest and Seixal black sand—pickup, guide, and real off-road roads.
“Lots of fun. We did not have the best weather for the pools and the forest (and for the off road bit), but it was still good fun … and likely a better day in the mist and the wet than other alternatives …”
West Madeira in one day: Cabo Girão Skywalk, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal Bridal Veil waterfall. Funchal pickup, 8 hours.
“Brand new mini bus. Picked up from our hotel. Knowledgeable and entertaining drive and guide. The weather blocked some of the views but to be expected at this time of year.”
See Madeira’s east highlights in one day: Pico do Arieiro viewpoints, Santana’s thatched houses, Ponta de São Lourenço, and more for $42.
“Thank you, Patricia! Perfect day with the best driver & guide, amazing views and wonderful people on the bus. It was supposed to be a German-language-tour but turned out to be English (which was no problem for me). Even though I live on the island, I booked this tour to be independent from tourist- (and…”
Walk Funchal’s old streets with a local guide, from the Farmers’ Market to sugar stories, sweet shops, churches, and a wine stop.
“2nd time with friends who hadn’t been before. Enjoyed by everyone”
Sunrise hike from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a self-guided PR trail and door-to-door van transfer.
“Due to a closed route, we had to walk another path which included stairway to heaven and PR3 which we lovely - highly recommend that trip as well. There weren’t that people on that time of the day. WE WERE INFORMED ABOUT THAT AND CONFIRMED TO TAKE THAT TRIP. Our guide Nuno was very kind,…”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale spotting, a Cabo Girão swim stop, and calm coastline cruising for about 3 hours.
“Amazing!! The 2 guides were the best and made the trip that much better.”
