Duration
Half-day or full-day
Format
Shared guided minibus tour
Location
Routes across Madeira
Activity Level
Relaxed
Availability
Scheduled departures, subject to availability
Highlights
- Discover Madeira’s mountains, villages, forests and panoramic viewpoints
- Choose routes covering different parts of the island, from the west and north to the mountains and east
- Travel by shared minibus with a local guide
- Visit well-known places such as Porto Moniz, Santana, Cabo Girão and Nuns Valley
- Enjoy stops at viewpoints, villages and places of interest along the way
- Choose between half-day and full-day tours depending on how much time you have
Available options
West tours are a good introduction to Madeira’s northwest, combining mountain and coastal scenery with places such as Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz and villages along the north coast.
East tours head into Madeira’s central mountains and Laurissilva forest before continuing towards Santana and the eastern side of the island.
North and Southwest tours are alternatives if you would like to discover different villages, coastal landscapes and some of the island’s quieter areas.
Half-day tours are also available if you have less time, including Nuns Valley and selected cultural or market-focused trips.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go, how much time you have and what you would most like to see in Madeira.
We’ll help you find a route based on the scenery, villages and parts of the island that interest you most.
We can also check which tours are running on your dates, along with pickup arrangements and availability.
Pickup & meeting
Pickup is available from many hotels and accommodation in Funchal, with convenient meeting points used for some locations.
If you are staying outside Funchal, pickup may also be arranged for an additional charge.
We’ll confirm the exact pickup point and time with you beforehand.
Requirements & restrictions
- Guests should be comfortable getting in and out of the minibus several times during the tour.
- Some viewpoints and villages may involve short walks or uneven ground.
- Routes and stops can change depending on traffic, weather or local conditions.
- Children should travel with an accompanying adult.
- Let us know about any mobility considerations that could affect the tour.
- Different routes operate on different days of the week.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Light jacket or warmer layer
- Sun protection
- Hat or cap
- Water
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Tours run on scheduled routes and days, so booking ahead is recommended.
Stops and timings can change depending on traffic, weather and local conditions.
Food and drinks are not normally included, although full-day tours allow time for coffee and lunch stops.
Pickup outside Funchal and any additional costs will be confirmed with you beforehand.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of adults and children
- Ages of any children
- Whether you prefer a half-day or full-day tour
- The places or type of scenery you are most interested in
- Where you are staying
- Any mobility considerations we should know about
