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The 10 Best Private Tours in Funchal, Madeira Islands
Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
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1. Madeira Scenic Tour by Sidecar and Jeep from Funchal (price per 1 or 2 pax)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Make a combination of two experiences on the same or different days! Visit 500 year old downtown Funchal on a sidecar motorcycle. A whole new experience while discovering and enjoy the sightseeing. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of theses unknown areas. You will be transported to places up in the mountainous landscape usually unreachable by other means. This exhilarating ride offers breathtaking scenery combined with the fun of overcoming the challenging terrain.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Helmet(s) and rain-gear, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gas, Insurance, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By soraiamoreira1
The Madeira island tour was AMAZING! I highly recommend it!! The owner is super kind and you are able to see amazing views from entire, the entire island in one day. It was one of the most beautiful experiences I ever had! I highly recommend it.
2. Madeira Island - One Day Tour (Price per Sidecar - 1 or 2 passengers)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Enjoy a 5-hour Tour along the coastline and up into the hills on the old roads, With stops on the most interesting sightseeing view points (East or West) for photos, drinks, talking and Lunch (optional, not included on the price).
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Helmet(s) and disposable rain ponchos, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gas, Insurance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By travel2021pp
The trip with Madeira Sidecar Tours is excellent. The safety standards because of the Covid-19 are meticulously met, doing nothing to harm the experience and the views. Filipe, and the rest of the team, are super professional and attentive. A safe and wonderful experience!
3. Funchal Downtown (Price per Sidecar - 1 or 2 passengers)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a 1,5-hour Tour through some of the most emblematic roads of Funchal´s City Centre, Old Town and Historical Centre.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Helmet(s) and disposable rain ponchos, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gas, Insurance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By soraiamoreira1
The Madeira island tour was AMAZING! I highly recommend it!! The owner is super kind and you are able to see amazing views from entire, the entire island in one day. It was one of the most beautiful experiences I ever had! I highly recommend it.
4. Private Full-Day Personalized 4x4 Safari Santana, Porto Moniz up to 8 Persons
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Being with a small company like us, with a local guide, we assure we will help to deliver the trip you wish to design on this is a personalised tour done on 8 hour just for you and your familly or group! Take a ride on the wild side, With UMM in our cool army open top jeep, on this full day tour in a calm relaxed laid back trip were the guide and jeep will be just for your, design your route or let us know what you wish to do and see and we can propose the best day out in Amazing Madeira!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By daniellelidke
I cannot say enough great thinks about Nico and his crew. They made our trip memorable and customized our tours to meet are needs, timelines & wishes. We were 5 rambunctious ladies looking for adventure. They nailed it! Highly highly recommend!
5. Private Service VIP Jardim da Serra Halfday Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is surely one of the best half day tours for those who visit us. From an imposing Boca dos Namorados with an extraordinary view over Eira do Serrado and the Nun’s Valley. We go to a hidden paradise, where nobody go to visit, but get an amazing view over the Socorrido Stream, plus find out how steep it is to farm in Madeira, where they had to hang themselves in order to get their crops, we go to Fajã das Galinhas, a very isolated area but full of beauty. We will Visit two the Museu da Imprensa (the Press museum) and the Church of Jardim da Serra.
Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Press Museum Admission Ticket
Reviewed By RuiPedro65
It was a wanderfull day that i spenddl whit the pearl of the atlatico.Tour west has really beautiful views. The guiedes of the company are really professionals.
6. Private Service VIP Halfday Flower Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This Half day is dedicated to flowers, one of the island treasures. We partnered with Palheiro gardens to you this beautiful quiet sight in the east of Funchal. Our Island offers a vast repertoire of gardens that's why one of Madeira nicknames was the Garden of the Atlantic. During this tour, we will take you to the Palheiro Garden a beautiful private garden that was owned by the Blandy family. After our beautiful walk-in Palheiro Gardens we head to the Hortensia Gardens where you can drink various teas, enjoy the delicious and famous apple pie plus enjoy the fabulous panoramic view over the city of Funchal. We also visit two emblematic viewpoints, São João Latrão and Terreiro da Luta and Discover the story of the Lady of Peace.
Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard, Palheiro Gardens Entrance Admission
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By RuiPedro65
It was a wanderfull day that i spenddl whit the pearl of the atlatico.Tour west has really beautiful views. The guiedes of the company are really professionals.
7. Private - Madeira Island Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. (Coronavirus update: we are a ''Clean and Safe'' company, respecting all the hygienic and personal protection measures according to the Portuguese Official Tourism Office). It has a duration of 8 hours and you get to know all the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the island. Cabo Girao Viewpoint, Poncha da Serra de Agua, Funchal, Camara de Lobos, Santana, Natural Swimming Pools Porto Moniz, Pico Areeiro and much more. You also can customize the tour. The price includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Beverages, Light refreshments
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Livvy1309
The 25 fountains walk was absolutely brilliant. The guide Luis was very knowledgeable and has a great personality! He knew lots of facts about the Levada’s and the history as well as being able to give us tons of information about Madeira as a whole. His English was fantastic and he got on board with all our jokes and chats which was great. This walk itself has quite a few steps, probably around 400 which are quite steep. It isn’t a hard walk but the way back up can be quite tiring - however there is the option to get in a mini bus up the hill, but this doesn’t avoid the steps. The views overall are amazing, Luis took us at the start of the day where the sky was clear, it was slightly cooler and it wasn’t busy at all. Most tourists come later in the day and it can be a bit of a squeeze passing on the steps. The actual fountain is very beautiful and we had a quick dip in the water, it was so so cold but defiantly worth it for a photo! Luis was more than happy to take any photos and pointed out the best spots to have them. I would 100% book with our guide Madeira again.
8. Private Tour: Regional Road Drive with Stunning Views and Poncha Drink Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
In this tour we cross the regional road in a VW Beetle Cabrio or other classic car towards the Ribeira Brava with passage through Câmara de Lobos and Campanário. Admire the great views along the way. We stop at Cabo Girão, the highest cliff in Europe with 580 meters (entrance included). Possibilitie of tasting poncha (or other regional drink) in Câmara de Lobos and Serra de Água. Return by the expressway.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Funchal area (outside Funchal additional fee €20), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mrs K T
This was the perfect way to see the Funchal lights! We were picked up from our hotel in the 1979 VW Beetle then driven to Funchal. Once there the roof came down and we were treated to a comprehensive tour of the lights of the city. We saw so much more than we would have done on our own or on foot. We also learnt more about Madeira from the informative guide. The tour left me grinning from ear to ear a real highlight of my holiday! I cannot recommend this enough! A unique and personal experience.
9. Private Service VIP Nun's Valley Halfday Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Our half day starts at Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, a very nice view of all Funchal, where we can see different locations of the city and have an amazing sight for lovely pictures. Continuing up, we head in direction to one of the biggest tourist attractions of Madeira, Eira do Serrado at a height of 1053m (3455 feet), where we can enjoy the magnificent view of Nuns Valley, which once was a refuge for the Nuns of the Monastery of Santa Clara during the invasion of the French Privateers to the Island. During our trip we will stop in some viewpoints to see the Socorrido Stream and tell the story of Old Madeira with some narrow old roads built on the mountains.
Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By RuiPedro65
It was a wanderfull day that i spenddl whit the pearl of the atlatico.Tour west has really beautiful views. The guiedes of the company are really professionals.
10. Sunrise (Private Tour) - Adventureland Madeira 4x4 Tours -
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
a unique and fantastic experience, lived on the top of the mountain. Where the sunrise becomes a magical moment
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By AbdurPatel
Fantastic private jeep tour with Adventureland. We witnessed some amazing scenes and Pedro was a great tour guide. He took time out to explain everything and had great rumour
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