Madeira · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up a fortnight ahead and the great ones go sooner. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A private 1.5-hour Tukxi ride through Funchal’s Old Town, viewpoints, markets, convents, and gardens, with a guide behind the wheel.
“Absolutely nothing enjoyed every minute, our driver and guide Margarita was brilliant, and told us so much history of Madeira we would recommend this tour fantastic”
Private Madeira dolphin and whale watching from Calheta with snorkeling, drinks, and a smooth yacht ride for up to five people.
“What a fun experience! Despite imperfect weather conditions which forced us to reschedule our trip and change the yacht to a speedboat we enjoyed our cruise immensely. We even saw some dolphins despite the weather and time of day being far from ideal. Staff were very understanding, kind and flexible and made sure we still get our private cruise. They even offered a longer cruise since we didn't get to go on a yacht. We actually thought the cruise on a speedboat was more exciting than the yacht cruise would have been. We're very grateful and we would do it again.”
Private west Madeira tour from Funchal with Cabo Girao, local fishing villages, Sao Vicente, Seixal, and Porto Moniz natural pools.
“We really enjoyed our tour of Madeira, and our guide Sergio was extremely knowledgeable and fun. He knew when the big tour buses were going to go to the spots we were also going to, and timed it so we'd miss most of the big crowds. His van was very clean and well maintained, and with all the steep hills and windy roads, we were happy the brakes worked well! Sergio was happy to answer all our questions, and we learned not only about where we toured, but about how the people lived and worked in Madeira. We were lucky with the weather, which was a nice bonus for our…”
Private guide day in a Mercedes or minibus around Madeira, tailored to your route, paced your way, up to 4 at $171.
“We had a lovely day tour with Carlos as he showed us around the west and north of the island. He was an excellent driver and didn't rush us, but was able to show us lots of the area, and we very much enjoyed his company..”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Funchal, Monte, Garajau, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and more, with hotel pickup for up to 3.
“Amazing time on the tuk tuk. Our driver Gonzale was the best. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We took the 6 hour option. The tobaggons were the highlight light of of tour. Whilst the queue for them was long it was well worth the wait. They were exhilarating. We went to the fishing village for lunch, the back streets of Funchal old town, up to the fort. It was a fantastic day and would highly recommend. Loved it!! X”
Private 4x4 Mystery Tour in Madeira with flexible off-road stops, hidden viewpoints, swim breaks, and a driver who builds your day around you.
“This tour is a must for anyone visiting Madeira. We gave our guide, Dinarte, a couple places we wanted to visit and he took care of the rest. We were able to hit some of the highlights on the island as well as some more hidden areas. Highly recommended!”
Private Madeira Ronaldo tour with CR7 Museum, childhood stops in Funchal, plus pickup and museum entry in a 2.5 to 3 hour visit.
“Our guide Marco was extremely knowledgeable and had 100s of facts to inform us of. The trip was booked for my daughter who is football mad but I found the story of Ronaldo's rise from poverty to his philanthropy fascinating. It was interesting to learn more than you read in the press and to gain an insight into a fantastic footballer and very generous man. Marco was brilliant especially having to cope with road closures due to the rally in Funchal!! A fabulous tour!!”
Private 1990 Renault 4L half-day tour from Funchal to Camara De Lobos, Cabo Girão glass platform, and Ribeira Brava with guide Nuno.
“What can I say Nuno that hasn't been said, probably not much but the man is outstanding at his job, what he doesn't know about Madeira is not worth knowing. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing and was by far the best part of our 2 week holiday, for anyone thinking of booking this don't think just book it and you will not be disappointed. Thank you again Nuno Tony & Liz”
Private half-day Madeira tour from Funchal with Monte church, optional toboggan, Cabo Girao skywalk, Pico dos Barcelos views, Camara de Lobos.
“We enjoyed our 4-hour long tour very much indeed. Ricardo was friendly, chatty and well informed. This tour suited us as we could see a number of sights easily and got a taste of Madeira. We'll be back :-)”
Private trike tour in Madeira with hotel pickup, eucalyptus-and-pine mountain riding, Pico do Arieiro viewpoints, wine tasting, and Nun Valley.
“Great morning trip visiting some of the must see tourist spots near Funchal. John was a great guide with lots of interesting facts added along the way. A really enjoyable way to see around Funchal.”
Private 4x4 full-day tour from Funchal with flexible stops, big viewpoints and possible swims. Pickup included, up to six people.
“Nuno, our driver and guide, gave us a wonderful tour of Madeira...Despite the limited time we had on shore we got a great feel for the island, had a delicious lunch and winery tour at Barbusano. Nuno was able to squeeze in a quick stop to drink poncha and then another stop at porto moniz. All in all a fabulous day of sightseeing and discovery. Highly recommend this company”
Private 4WD day in Madeira from Funchal to Ponta do Sol and Porto Moniz natural pools, with flexible stops, pickup, and great guides.
“John was best tour guide ever! He loves his country and you can tell. He made sure we saw highlights and went for lunch with an amazing view. He kept us laughing the whole time.”
Private 8-hour Madeira tour from Funchal with flexible guides, crowd-smart viewpoints, a picnic at Porto Moniz, and a poncha stop.
“Unique experience with competent and easy-going guide, full of humour. Amazing stops with amazing view!! give”
Private open-top 4x4 jeep safari from Funchal with hotel pickup, customizable Madeira stops, and options like Porto Moniz pools or São Vicente caves.
“Our tour guide Edgar was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better person to take us out and explore. I highly recommend Edgar and this company 💯!”
A private Tukxi ride through Funchal’s old streets with hotel or cruise pickup, smart stops at top landmarks, and great photo viewpoints.
“Our tour guide spoke great English and was very informative and friendly, the tukxi was ideal for the narrow streets”
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