MADEIRA · MADEIRA & THE AZORES
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.
Join a quiet eco-catamaran from Funchal for dolphin and whale watching, with a Cabo Girão swim and south-coast cliff views.
Most Popular“Great crew. Friendly, knowledgeable and communicative. They did a good job finding some Sperm whales and Atlantic Spotted dolphins. Boat was comfortable and it was a pleasant 3 hours on the water.”
8-hour 4WD Madeira tour from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Seixal black sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra.
“You see so many different places with a very competent guide. The tour is highly recommendable. Thank you, Gil, for the great day and looking out for the rabbit.”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Funchal to Cabo Girão to look for dolphins, whales and turtles, with panoramic views and a swim option.
“Entire experience was amazing and all went as planned - we have been extremely lucky as we managed to watch whales and dolphins during the trip. Staff was helpful and also enjoyed watching with all the crew - we could see their happy faces. Wild life watching is seasonal and we picked the best time…”
Open-top 4x4 from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools, Seixal coves, Paul da Serra views, and the Fanal forest walk in northwest Madeira.
“guide was so pleasant and informative and gave a great explanation of all the sights. friendly and pleasant guide well worth the only. a lovely day”
West Madeira from Funchal: Cabo Girão skywalk, Paul da Serra plateau, Porto Moniz lava pools, Bridal Veil waterfall. 8-hour tour.
“Amazing Madeira West Tour Experience! The Madeira West Tour was absolutely fantastic and a perfect way to explore the island. The itinerary was well planned, covering breathtaking viewpoints, charming villages, and stunning natural landscapes. Everything ran smoothly and at a comfortable pace, allowing us to really enjoy each stop. Our guide, Luciane was knowledgeable, friendly,…”
8-hour East Madeira tour from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro views, Santana straw houses, São Lourenço coast, and Machico bay.
“My tour was absolutely amazing! Bruno was such an amazing tour guide and gave us such an amazing day without feeling rushed at all of the stops. He explained everything so well and was also so funny. I highly recommend this tour!!”
A 2-hour walk through Funchal’s Old Town, with markets, a 19th-century sweet factory, sugar history, churches, and a wine stop.
“Nothing really Hugo Hugo was brilliant only 4 of us on tour, very surprised more should do it”
Luxury catamaran from Funchal Bay for dolphin and whale watching, plus a swim/snorkel stop at Cabo Girão’s cliffs.
“We saw dolphins and pilot whales! It was beautiful!!”
A well-paced 8-hour West Madeira loop with sea-cliff views, the misty Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, and north-coast waterfalls.
“We throughly enjoyed our trip from start to finish. Would highly recommend your company to anyone visiting”
Sail from Funchal on a luxury catamaran for dolphin, whale and turtle sightings, then swim by Cabo Girão with unlimited drinks.
“Liv and David were brilliant - very attentive, knowledgeable, and fun! Bruno was also a fantastic skipper. A real VIP experience !!”
A small-group Madeira jeep tour with Cabo Girão, wild off-road tracks, Fanal Forest, and a real swim at Porto Moniz natural pools.
“So happy we booked this trip! it's the perfect way to explore the island if you don't have a far. Paolo our guide was amazing and told us a lot of extra info about the island's history, he also gave us some great recommendations! definitely book this, you won't regret it.”
Guided levada hike from Funchal to Levada das 25 Fontes, with a scenic descent, waterfalls, endemic plants, and an 800m tunnel.
“Great walk with Sarah as a guide. Enjoyed the day with the group”
A packed West Madeira day from Funchal: Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal laurel forest, Porto Moniz pools, and surf-town São Vicente.
“It was most enjoyable, informative driver, lots of sights to see with the correct amount of time at each stop. We loved it!”
See Nuns Valley from a top viewpoint, visit the isolated village, then end with Câmara de Lobos and Poncha for about 3.5 hours.
“Bruno was very informative and cheerful Views were epic!”
Toboggan down Monte plus Madeira viewpoints and Nuns Valley liquor tasting, all in a 4-hour small-group tour from Funchal.
“Great fun and beautiful scenery. Tour very well planned. Would recommend”
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