The 6 Best Shore Excursions on Madeira

1.Private & Customizable Safari 4×4 Half-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $269Our pick

Private 4x4 half-day Madeira shore excursion from Funchal. Custom stops, open jeep views, live guide, and port pickup in 4 to 5 hours.

“Wish I could leave more stars. Nico's passion for his culture and heritage was palpable from the moment we met him. As he guided us through the stunning landscapes of Madeira, he shared with us not only the history and traditions of the island but also the deep-rooted longing for independence that many Madeirans feel. It was clear that Nico's love for his home went far beyond just the beauty of the scenery - it extended to a profound pride in the resilience and spirit of the people of Madeira. Throughout the tour, Nico spoke passionately about the fishing and farming traditions that have sustained the island for generations. He…”

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2.Shore Excursion – East Madeira Peaks & Santana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $82

East Madeira peaks and Santana in an open-top 4x4, small-group pickup from Funchal, viewpoints, Santana houses, vegan lunch options.

“So glad we booked this tour. It was such a great day, especially for my husband as it was his birthday. The humour, friendship and the knowledge of the island that Lino provided was first class. We have been on many tours of the Island, but this jeep tour was by far the best we have had. Great company and so many laughs. Lino isThe Grren Devil!!! We particularly enjoyed Lino's stunning ability to talk to the animals! Our travelling companions were also great fun and up for an adventure. Definitely recommend this safari jeep tour with Lino or Bruno. Thank yiu for such a memorable day. Silvia and Kevin.…”

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3.Shore Excursion Porto Moniz – Enchanted Terraces 4×4 tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

4x4 small-group day from Funchal to Porto Moniz via levadas, Fanal forest, and scenic viewpoints, with time to stroll and swim.

“We booked a tour with Viator. We arrived at our vehicle that was to be just 4 people. Unfortunately we are small people. The driver of another jeep that was not for us, told us to come with him, which consisted of a group of Carnival Cruisers, and all much larger than we are. They did not want 2 others from their ship that were way larger even than they were with them on their excursion. They also had a ship leaving around 3pm so we had to cut the tour short. Then our driver wanted us to pay for a lunch we had already paid for, because we were…”

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4.Shore Excursion Santana – Northeast 4×4 tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

A small-group 4x4 safari through Northeast Madeira, with scenic stops in São Vicente, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and São Lourenço, plus local food.

“We booked this tour as we had not been round east Madeira before ,we had a really great day with our driver /guide Leno ,he was really informative and took us to places we.would not have visited on a shore excursion from our cruise ship these included view points etc where coaches could not reach , he took us off roading which was very scary at times , we stopped in Santana for approx 1hr to get some lunch . Leno then took us to the only traditional Santana house which is still occupied by the decendants of its original owners . As most of them have been turned into…”

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5.Shore Excursion – Santana & Peaks 4×4 tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $75

Santana & Peaks 4x4 tour from Funchal: open-top off-road views, Santana traditions, UNESCO-listed forest, plus Pico do Arieiro.

“I loved the adventure last month so I persuaded a friend to join me on a different trip.”

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6.Shore Excursion – Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4×4 tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $71Best value

8-hour open-top 4x4 safari on Madeira’s northwest from Funchal, with village stops, a short levada walk, and volcanic pool time.

“Foi um dia espetacular, um passeio de gipe super divertido por lugares impossíveis de conhecer de outra forma. O nosso guia Valdemar foi 5 estrelas, sempre muito atencioso e divertido, foi nos descrevendo ao promenor todos os sitios por onRead more”

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