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15 Best Things To Do in Madeira

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Madeira — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Madeira

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching - From Funchal Marina to a few miles offshore: how the search works
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From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

1.From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

Join a quiet eco-catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, with a Cabo Girão swim and south-coast cliff views.

Most Popular 4.5

“Well organised and safe trip. modern catamaran and smooth sailing. We have close up view of Dolphins swimming along with the boat and a group of Pilot Whales. Crew gave animals plenty of space and made sure they didn't stress them. good information about the sealife from the guide. Plenty on space on board didn't…”

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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão Skywalk: Sea Cliff Views, Plus a Built-In Stretch Break
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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

2.Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

8-hour 4WD Madeira tour from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra.

4.9

“This by far was our favourite tour! Jas was an amazing tour guide! He is a wealth of knowledge about the island, we loved learning about the history of the island. He was extremely attentive to the group. He was kind, funny and made the tour extremely exciting. We saw so many incredible locations on…”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise - From Funchal Marina to Cabo Girão: How the Route Feels
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

3.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to look for dolphins, whales and turtles, with panoramic views and a swim option.

4.5

“The whole trip was fabulous from ease of booking onlinr, checking in to get boarding cards. The weather was lovely, watm and sunny, but there was a place the shelter in the shade if and when needed. The crew were really friendly and helpful. We got to see dolphins and turtles, but sadly no whales,…”

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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour - Open-Top 4x4 Ride: Fun, Fast Roads, and Real Weather
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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

4.Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

Open-top 4x4 from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools, Seixal coves, Paul da Serra views, and the Fanal forest walk in northwest Madeira.

4.8

“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.”

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From Funchal: Best of Madeira's West Tour - Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girão Skywalk: the cliff moment you remember
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From Funchal: Best of Madeira’s West Tour

From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour - Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão: Start With Fishermen’s Charm and a Big Sky
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From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup - The value check: $78 for a full 4x4 day with pickup
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Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

11.Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

A small-group Madeira jeep tour with Cabo Girão, wild off-road tracks, Fanal Forest, and a real swim at Porto Moniz natural pools.

4.9

“We set off right on time for our big adventure with our guide Renato, who is an excellent Jeep driver. Renato told us many interesting things about the flora and fauna of Madeira!”

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From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip - Pickup in Funchal: the day starts early and moves fast
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From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour - Livramento Toboggan Ride: 2 Kilometers of Classic Madeira Fun
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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

15.From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

Toboggan down Monte plus Madeira viewpoints and Nuns Valley liquor tasting, all in a 4-hour small-group tour from Funchal.

4.6

“Tony our guide was great. Picked us up as planned and kept up a commentary that informed us of some of the history of the places we travelled through. offered to drop us in Funchal at the end which was a nice touch.”

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