Portugal · MADEIRA TOURS & ACTIVITIES
One island, four climates and a road network built by people who enjoyed a challenge. These 15 cover the levada walks, the 4WD circuits to Fanal and Porto Moniz, and the boats that go out looking for whales, priced and timed.
3-hour eco catamaran cruise from Funchal with hybrid-electric silent cruising for dolphin and whale watching in Madeira.
“Offering a complimentary water would be appreciated. Overall it was fun, appreciative of the guide helpfulness and they helped retrieve a lost backpack. I’d definitely recommend Magic Dolphin Boat tours, and will use them next time I come here.”
Madeira 4WD day trip: Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz pools, Laurissilva off-road, Fanal Forest. Lunch included.
“Amazing, if you want to have the best of your time in Madeira you should really book this tour”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to spot dolphins, whales, and turtles, with panoramic views and a swim stop.
“It was a beautiful activity, we were fortunate enough to see dolphins! My only advisory for people is the chance of getting sea sick. It’s a long ride, so by the last hour i got sea sick. But one of the staff, Philip, was so kind and attentive with ensuring I was feeling okay.”
8-hour open-top 4x4 tour from Funchal to Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal, and above-the-clouds Paul da Serra.
“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.”
Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal, Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Self-guided 10 km trek with door-to-door van.
“Pedro arrived on time and gave some interesting information on the drive up to Pico do Arieiro where he showed us the maps and pointed out where best to see the sunrise. it would have been better if we had arrived 15 or 30 minutes earlier; this was mainly because other passengers were not at their pickup point, so Pedro kindly returned for them. Everything was clearly arranged and the walks were easy to navigate, although being in my late 60s would have liked a little longer - I rushed at the end as I didn't want to delay the departure but ended up being there first to arrive at…”
Open-roof 4x4 from Funchal to Veu da Noiva, Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal forest, and Seixal beach.
“Great experience with Graham, who was a driver with great knowledge of the island. His driving skills were impressive making for a fun day out visiting several sites on the east/north of the island. 4x4 off road was a blast! Thankyou!”
West and north Madeira in one day: Cabo Girão, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz lava pools, Seixal waterfall, plus scenic coastal drives.
“Marco, our guide, was excellent. He was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He shared his local knowledge clearly and in an engaging way. He was also an excellent driver, negotiating steep gradients and narrow roads with ease. We had just enough time in each stop off point to enjoy the views and have a comfort or refreshment stop as needed. We particularly enjoyed the lunch we had at a local restaurant in Porto Moniz. The weather was glorious and we had some great panoramic views of the island. We learnt a lot about Madeira and came back with some amazing photos and memories. The minibus picked us up and dropped us…”
Best of the East Madeira from Funchal packs Pico do Arieiro, Santana, São Lourenço and Machico into an 8-hour $42 day.
“Tour guide was excellent Tackling the Islands hilly roads was amazing only a local will know all the ins and outs he certainly did. Knowledgeable in his field. Not forgetting his lovely hair style!!”
2-hour Funchal Old Town walk with student guides, markets, a 19th-century sweet factory, sugarcane history, churches, and wine.
“Hugo was a great tour guide. He did the tour at a good pace with lots of information”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Funchal Bay in Madeira with snorkeling at Cabo Girão and chances to see dolphins and whales.
“Very nice boat. On the smaller side which is why I booked it. Friendly, helpful staff. We saw some dolphins which was nice. Each boat can only stay 10 minutes when there’s a sighting so it seems a lot of boats go to the same spot. There’s a bathroom on the boat that I did not use and drinks available to purchase. I thought the trip was worth the money.”
Funchal west tour packs Porto Moniz lava pools, foggy Fanal forest, dramatic waterfalls and viewpoints into an 8-hour day trip.
“Alex is best Gute Ever. . He 'upgrades' a Standard Programm to a top adventur.. and in german language!!! And he is a super driver!!”
Luxury catamaran in Madeira for whales, dolphins, turtles and a swim at Cabo Girão, with unlimited drinks and snacks.
“It was such a lovely tour! The staf was amazing😊, funny, kind, and told a lot of interesting facts. The catamaran is a really comfortable boat, big, fast and there's enough space, you can easily change seats/places for the view. I really liked it that they don't let go a lot of people on the boat. The captain was so respectfull too the animals and did his ultimate best to fix the best spo Service was excellent! Drinks and delicatesses were served as much as you want and where brought to you. We did see a lot of short vinned pilot whales and a small group of bottled nose dolphins.…”
Guided Madeira hike from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, with coffee, big views, and possible route changes for safety and weather.
“Very enjoyable day. Guide was very helpful and entertaining.”
Full-day Madeira jeep tour from Funchal with Cabo Girão views, Trompica off-road, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, and pickup.
“Renato was a brilliant guide. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the island was second to none. We have booked another excursion as we enjoyed the day so much.”
Guided Rabaçal Valley levada walk from Funchal, featuring Levada das 25 Fontes, endemic plants, and an 800m wet tunnel.
“A great trip made even better by our friendly and very knowlegable guide and topped off with a stop on the way back for traditional poncha.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
