MADEIRA · PRIVATE

15 Private Tours in Madeira to Build a Day Around

41 tours  ·  from $20

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Madeira: Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi - Starting above the city at Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
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Madeira: Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

1.Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 684 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Take a private 90-minute Tukxi tour through Funchal with a local driver-guide. You’ll see the Old Town, cathedral, farmers’ market, Santa Clara, Quinta das Cruzes, hilltop viewpoints, and city gardens. English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, and French guides are available, with hotel pickup included.

“Fantastic trip around the city great sightseeing experience and wonderful local knowledge in perfect English from our very friendly driver and guide”

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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira - Watching whales and dolphins off Madeira
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Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

2.Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Calheta Marina on a private motor yacht for 2.5 hours of coastal views, dolphin and whale watching, and a swimming stop. The crew, including guides such as Emanuel and Béatrice, provides snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, photos, and a sparkling-wine toast. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“From the moment we booked this trip on the Internet to when we met the staff correspondence was excellent. All the members of staff are friendly helpful and want you to have a good time. Highly recommend the Dolphin trip. It was a shame we didn’t see any dolphins, it was too windy and choppy but the staff made up for our disappointment with their friendliness and fun.”

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West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island - Cabo Girão and the glass floor above the Atlantic
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West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

3.West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Travel Madeira’s west coast in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people. Your guide, often Diogo, Tiago, Ricardo, or another team member, handles steep roads while you visit fishing villages, Cabo Girão, São Vicente, Seixal, and Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools.

“Everything was amazing! Our guide Ricardo waited for us outside with a sign and we found each other properly. We had his contact number and wrote him the we would be a little late and it was no problem at all. The drive through the island was beautiful and in our pace. We had enough time to see everything we wanted and even to relax a little bit. Very recommend! :)”

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Funchal Private 4-Seater VIP Mercedes / 8-Seater Minibus - Choosing between the Mercedes and the minibus
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Funchal Private 4-Seater VIP Mercedes / 8-Seater Minibus

4.Funchal Private 4-Seater VIP Mercedes / 8-Seater Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews

Spend eight hours exploring Madeira with a private guide in a four-seat Mercedes or eight-seat minibus. Choose an east, west, central, or north-island route, stop as long as you like, and ask your guide to shape the day around views, food, family needs, or special occasions.

“My boyfriend and I had the best time on this tour, Tony was the perfect guide - very knowledgeable! He took us to lots of different places including some short detours through more residential areas with stunning views. He booked us lunch at a lovely restaurant with gorgeous views and great food (the bay leaf beef and chicken with traditional potatoes is a must). We saw the Santana houses, the most eastern point of the island and tasted rum in Porto cruz but my favourite spot was definitely Pico do Arieiro. I honestly couldn’t recommend the tour enough.Read more”

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Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour - Monte at 550 meters above Funchal
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Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

5.Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Explore Madeira in a private tuk-tuk with a licensed driver-guide, hotel pickup, and room to adjust the day to your interests. The six-hour route links Funchal, Monte, Garajau, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and the Botanical Garden. Guides such as Daniela, Pedro, John, and Margarida are praised for local insight and friendly service.

“It was awesome. Very informative and fun. Our guide, Daniella was fantastic! She was very attentive and fun!”

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Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep - Viewpoints, cliffs, and the high country
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Madeira “Mystery Tour” – Full Day Private 4×4 Jeep

6.Madeira “Mystery Tour” – Full Day Private 4×4 Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours in a private 4x4 with Madeira Insideout, shaping the day around your interests. Guides such as Dinarte and Spencer take you beyond the standard route to viewpoints, Fanal Forest, black-sand beaches, waterfalls, lava pools, villages, and local food stops.

“Dinarte personalized the tour to what we were interested in as well as worked around the weather. He was very interesting and knowledgeable, fun to talk to. We enjoyed seeing the island from a locals perspective and to explore outside Funchal. Madeira is a very beautiful place with great natural beauty. We got to see many aspects of the island from amazing water areas, natural areas and local neighborhoods. The restaurant and food recommendations were wonderful.”

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Madeira: Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum - Barcelos viewpoint and the first chapter
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Madeira: Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum

7.Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 176 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $89

Trace Ronaldo’s Madeira story with a private guide such as Marco, visiting his childhood neighborhood, first club, football pitch, and the CR7 Museum. Hotel or port pickup, transport, museum entry, and WiFi are included. Expect a personal tour with time for photos and questions.

“We had a fantastic tour with Marco, who picked us up from our hotel. He kept things interesting with so many facts about Ronaldo. We visited his former childhood home and my two boys (7 and 10) had a chance to play on the Futsal pitch closeby, which they loved. The trip to the CR7 Museum was also an incredible finale. Ronaldo is a truly great footballer and a very kind and generous person too! He has made a huge difference to Madeira and he is rightfully honoured by them. It was nice to hear stories about his upbringing, I would love to meet CR7 one day. Marco, thanks for…”

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CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L). - The rural road west from Funchal
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CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).

8.CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Join guide Nuno in a private 1990 Renault 4L for a 2 to 3 hour west Madeira outing from Funchal. You’ll visit Camara de Lobos, cross rural roads, look over the glass platform at Cabo Girão, and stop in Ribeira Brava. Expect close quarters, changing weather, and a personal English-language tour.

“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”

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Private Half day tour around Madeira Island - Cabo Girao and the glass platform
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Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

9.Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Spend three to four hours with a private English-speaking guide around Madeira’s top sights. Ride or watch the Monte toboggans, step onto Cabo Girao’s glass platform, see Funchal from Pico dos Barcelos, and visit Churchill’s favorite painting village, Camara de Lobos.

“Fantastic tour. Diogo was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great morning, we even tasted fresh bananas courtesy of Diogo. In the afternoon we explored by ourselves with information we head learnt in the morning from Diogo. When finished we contacted him to pick us up. Highly recommend. Will be recommending him to everyone and if we come back will keep his number. Thank you”

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Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira - Pickup in Funchal and the cruise-port advantage
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Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira

10.Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews

Join Adventure Trikes for a private three-hour ride from Funchal. A guide such as John, Garth, or Joao drives your custom trike through eucalyptus and pine forests to Nun’s Valley, Pico do Arieiro, viewpoints, villages, and possible tasting stops. Pickup, helmets, and jackets are included.

“Comfortable ride; John have an excellent history overview of Medeira: Winston Churchill area, fire damaged area, explained how people began there with terraces, and he drove very safely through so many curves and narrow roads👍. John was easy to visit with; we wished we would have planned a longer tour - maybe even all day👍”

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Private Tour | Full Day 4x4 Tour | Up to 6 Persons - What eight hours really allows
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Private Tour | Full Day 4×4 Tour | Up to 6 Persons

11.Private Tour | Full Day 4×4 Tour | Up to 6 Persons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight flexible hours touring Madeira in a private 4x4 with guides such as Hugo, Nuno, Fabio, or Tiago. Your route can include mountain peaks, levada walks, rock pools, viewpoints, villages, and coastal stops, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“We got to see and experience places & things we never would have been alle to without a local guide!”

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Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira - From Funchal through Câmara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava
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Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira

12.Private Full Day Off-Road Tour in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride in a private 4WD from Funchal through Câmara de Lobos, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, mountain roads, and Porto Moniz. Guides such as João, also called John, and Miguel tailor the day to your interests, with off-road routes, viewpoints, waterfalls, and time for lunch and swimming.

“John was great !!!! Wonderful day, great off road fun and recommendation for lunch. highly recommend”

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Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience - Cabo Girao and Camara de Lobos start the day
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Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience

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

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

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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4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other - Choosing between Porto Moniz, Santana, and São Vicente
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4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

14.4×4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Madeira in a private open-top Jeep for up to five people. Your guide can shape the day around Santana, Porto Moniz, São Vicente Caves, volcanic pools, forests, villages, viewpoints, and local food stops. Guides may include Tiago, Diego, Tobias, Edgar, Nico, or Ricardo.

“This tour was really seeing and feeling Portugal! Edgar, our guide, absolutely made the trip! He was as enthusiastic as we were as first timers even though he knew every step of the way like his own hand. We felt safe and in great hands even on some pretty steep climbs.”

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Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi - Quinta das Cruzes begins with old Funchal
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Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

15.Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Funchal in a private Tukxi with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll visit the cathedral, central market, Quinta das Cruzes, Municipal Square, and Socorro viewpoint, with hotel or cruise-port pickup. Guides such as Tiago and Margarida tailor the route to your interests.

“Loved it! Great fun and informative! Margaretha was brilliant (forgive the spelling!). Highly recommended! Neil&Sylvia”

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