Madeira Island Tour: Explore Local Gems

Embark on a half-day tour of Madeira and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty. Explore the island’s hidden gems in a comfortable Mercedes Vito, guided by a knowledgeable local with a passion for the island’s culture and heritage.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monte - - Monte toboggan run if wanting to do this it’s 15 Euro each. I will pick you up from the bottom. If not you can just watch/have a drink in a cafe.
  • Monte Church
  • Cabo Girao - - A glass platform skywalk 580 meters high. Entry €2 pp from March 2023.
  • Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos - Perched high above Funchal, the Pico dos…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup only from Funchal area
What's Not Included
  • Madeira Toboggan Ride for 2 persons 35€ (*closed on Sundays)
  • Entry for a Skywalk “Cabo Girao” platform €3 per person
Additional Information

A local guide providing a fun, relaxing and knowledgeable tour around Madeira Island. Whenever you are a seasoned traveler or visiting for the first time, these tours are designed to cater all interests. This private tour is a mix of everything - local areas, sightseeing, nature, swimming and so much more.
In the rare event that I’m fully booked, rest…

Location
Monte
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paulk985
Jun 8, 2025
A memorable day learning about Madeira and unforgettable scenery - We chose Diogo for his remarkable perfect score on reviews. Initially we booked a half day but planned to adjust the trip once we started. Diogo was true to his perfect rating. We removed the touristy sites and added a walk along a Levada and Pico do Areeiro to be above the clouds. Diogo cares greatly about Madeira, and provides great information about any subject you can ask as a question. He is an excellent driver. There was always a feeling of safety with his conduct. His English was very good. After the trip Diogo suggested a great restaurant for a late lunch. We wish we had gone there for a more substantial meal at Adegar do Pomar. His Van is a Mercedes in very good condition. Don’t think too long on your choice. Go with Diogo and you are guaranteed a memorable day where you learn a lot about Madeira and its people. Invest in a private tour and support the local people.
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Mpv5918mp
May 24, 2025
1/2 Day West Madeira Tour return Diogo! - The views were amazing but it was Diogo’s conversation and knowledge about Madeira that made this outing great! 100% RECOMMEND
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Richardsw2541ak
May 9, 2025
Outstanding! - Diogo was an outstanding guide for our half-day tour of beautiful Madeira. He was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant, and professional. He is also a great driver! We very much enjoyed the tour route and stops that he arranged, his clear explanations of what we were seeing, and his many insights. It was a truly memorable time in a very spectacular place! Highly, highly recommend Diogo!
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Christine_w
May 6, 2025
Fabulous Experience! - We had a wonderful time with our guide Tiago! He was friendly, professional, and so knowledgeable. He picked us up at the cruise terminal - no problem! We were able to customize our tour accordingly to what we wanted to see most. He was even able to help us pivot to a new plan when the toboggan ride was over a two hour wait. We appreciated his kindness and knowledge of Madeira. Recommend whole-heartedly if you want to see beautiful scenery and the best panoramic views!
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Jay_w
Apr 30, 2025
Madeira Private Tour - What a great day with Manuel! He was informative and made the trip very personal. Was easy to find as we set our own pace. When we wanted a coffee, we sat down and had one. He got us to the wicker baskets fast so we avoided most of the crowds. He took us to a great restaurant on the north side. Just a perfect day and a great tour guide
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Emily_c
Apr 27, 2025
Fantastic Experience, best!!! - 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 though we enjoyed some of that too! Don’t miss the Toboggan experience, once in a lifetime!
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John_h
Apr 15, 2025
A side trip well worth the effort - Diogo facilitated a great morning tour. Having been touring around Funchal for a couple of days, including up the cable car, Diogo suggested an alternative routing to see the Valley of the Nuns, the Skywalk and Camara de Lobos. Certainly rounded out a great visit. Thanks Diogo!
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Benedict_c
Mar 29, 2025
Great Experience - Our driver and guide Louis is great in explaining where we are going and very courtesy. On every stop, he explains what we should look for and wait patiently for us to return to meeting place.
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Hilary_g
Mar 27, 2025
Excellent trip - Ricardo spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about the geography and history of Madeira.
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Anne_c
Mar 25, 2025
Magnificent Madeira - We had a fantastic time exploring Madeira with Ricardo. He met us, as arranged as we exited from the cruise terminal. We were kept informed prior to meeting. Ricardo spoke excellent English, was very presentable and his vehicle was spotless and comfortable. As it was Sunday he asked us what we wanted to do instead of the toboggan as it was closed. We had excellent commentary and found out a lot about life on Madeira. We would recommend this tour.
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From $200 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).