The 5 Best Full-Island Day Tours in Madeira

1.Around The Island – Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 795 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $72Our pick

See Madeira’s best-known sights over two 9am-to-5pm days with a group of up to 16. Guides such as Lionel, Renato, Gloria, and Paulo share island history and local life while you visit cliffs, villages, banana plantations, volcanic pools, mountain peaks, and the east coast nature reserve.

“It was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Very scenic views- literally on top of clouds. Our driver was very knowledgeable and accommodative.”

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2.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · from $63Best value

See Madeira’s east in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Lucy, Carlos, Tony, or Fernando. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, walk to Balcões in the laurel forest, eat lunch near Santana, taste rum in Porto da Cruz, and stop at coastal viewpoints.

“It was really amazing trip with Tony and the group. The mountains and the views was incredible! And tasty lunch! Worth the money!”

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3.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend a full day exploring Madeira’s east, with stops in Camacha, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Machico and Pico do Arieiro. Your guide may be Tony, Carlos, Lucy, Michael or another multilingual driver-guide. Expect mountain roads, a levada walk, lunch, wine and rum tasting.

“What a wonderful trip. Lucy our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge of the island was excellent. We went to what I consider to be the most beautiful areas. The stops were paced well. Our driver was extremely safe ( necessary on some roads). Highly reccomend.”

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4.Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Travel around Madeira with a private driver-guide such as Luis or Miguel, stopping at Cabo Girao, Porto Moniz, Fanal, Santana, and more. You get hotel pickup, water, snacks, and a small picnic, but lunch and poncha cost extra. The route can be adjusted to your interests and the weather.

“very good tour and guide, worth a recommendation. We saw Madeira's main sights and had pleasant conversations with the guide who is well informed about everything about the island. Highly recommended”

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5.Full Day Madeira Island Tour – Open Roof

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring western Madeira in an open-roof 4x4 with Christophe, a friendly English-speaking guide and skilled driver. Visit fishing villages, volcanic pools, Fanal Forest, waterfalls, mountain roads, and a traditional poncha bar, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“**An Unforgettable Experience with Cristof!** We had the absolute pleasure of having Cristof as our jeep tour driver, and he made the entire experience exceptional from start to finish! Cristof took care of every detail, ensuring that we not only felt comfortable but that we were having an amazing time. His knowledge of the area was impressive—he shared fascinating facts and insights about Madeira, making the tour both educational and entertaining. What stood out the most was Cristof’s friendly and funny personality. He kept the energy high with his great sense of humor, and it was clear that he genuinely cared about us enjoying every moment of the trip. Whether…”

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