Madeira · MADEIRA NORTH & SOUTH COAST TOURS
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Good madeira north & south coast tours fill up fast, and the best fill first. Below are the 15 to beat, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Guided e-bike tour of Madeira’s north coast with pickup, helmets, and scenic climbs through laurel forest to ocean viewpoints.
“It was a fantastic experience, one of the best we have enjoyed. Thank you.”
Ride an electric e-bike through Ponta do Sol’s hills and viewpoints on Madeira. Small group, easy climbs, and ocean scenery.
“My husband and I had a great time! The areas we rode were beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas we toured.”
North Coast day trip from Funchal with guided stops at Porto da Cruz, Cabanas de São Jorge, São Vicente, and wild ravines.
“I came to the Island September for 6 nights, and decided to book this as saw some of the island before but thought you may see stuff other tour companies don’t take you on. I would highly recommend this tour as it was local company and I had Lucia who is very knowledgeable and it was great to visit a local restaurant for lunch, local church in Sao Vicente to admire the local history plus the local cliffs like in Santana, the views where breathtaking. If you love rum then this is a great one as we went via the local factory for a taste & get ideas for gifts…”
From Funchal: sugar cane factory, Calheta golden beach, and Ponta do Pargo lighthouse on Madeira’s south coast in 8 hours.
“it was a nice cruise, we didn’t see any dolphins and the 4 stars aren’t because of this as i’m aware it’s not something the guides can control. the views were very pretty, although the guides could have mentioned some fun facts or talk about the wildlife at least. however, it is absolutely wild to me how in 2026 SMOKING is allowed on the boat - yes, there was a designated area for it but as you can imagine, in the middle of the ocean the smoke goes everywhere. the point was to spend some time in the nature in fresh air and you keep inhaling second hand smoke. it’s…”
Wine tasting in Boaventura, Madeira: vineyards and boutique winery in the UNESCO Laurissilva forest, with two guided tastings and bites.
“Marco and María were the best hosts and the wine was amazing. Highly recommend if you want award winning wine! Beautiful location too. Thank you for the herbs from your garden! We used them for our barbecues :)”
A guided Go North Tour in Madeira with São Vicente Caves, volcanic education, rum-factory option, and ocean viewpoints over 7.75 hours.
“Luís took us on a wonderful 8 hour driving tour to the north and east side of Madeira. We would do another tour with Luis! He’s a great guide with personal insights and a wonderful life philosophy. Great driver and guide with an excellent facility with languages—our tour was in English and French. We saw beautiful vistas, learned history and visited off-the-main-road locations. It was a very full day but we were energized at the end.”
8-hour open-top 4x4 southwest Madeira tour with rum and gin stops, coastal villages, Ponta do Pargo views, and the Run & Anjo area.
“Great choice of stops! So many lovely and beautiful places. We had an excellent guide and driver. Luckily for us, the group was small and we also stopped in between upon request. Offroad part was fun and even better with music.”
8-hour northern Madeira tour from Funchal with São Vicente caves, mountain villages, rum-mill sights, and hotel pickup for $43.
“Love the small group. The van was just right. Muni the tour guide was very good. Enough time for scenic lookouts.”
Madeira’s south coast by small minibus from Funchal: sun-point village stops, banana country, Ponta do Pargo lighthouse views, Calheta sand.
“Good tour- decently paced, knowledgeable guide, safe car and safe driving. We got to see several stops along the way.”
A full-day drive along Madeira’s south coast from Funchal to Ponta do Pargo, with banana farm and eco-farm tea stops and sea views.
“Great tour good amount of sites to see for this day trip. When we got to the site on the Island that had the fires the driver told us that it was started by heat. The fire was started by arson and I asked him about it. Tell people the truth there are bad people everywhere. Heat doesn't start a fire and it sounded ridiculous.”
Madeira’s Southwest Tour: calm south coast, a herb-and-animal farm, fishing villages and the 1922 Ponta do Pargo lighthouse, in 8 hours from $49.
“Foi fraca a actividade por causa do tempo...não usufruimos da viagem...deveriam ver tempo e mudar as rotas...”
Shared north-coast tour from Funchal with hotel pickup, fast transfers, and standout stops in Santana, Faial, and Ribeiro Frio.
“Amazing trip with beautiful views of the island. Ricardo was our guide and he was really willing to go the extra mile - took some awesome videos from the off road drive and shared so much info about the island I’m pretty sure you couldn’t get from a regular excursion. 10/10 would recommend, especially this trip in particular since people usually don’t explore the center of the island, and they’re missing out.”
4x4 tour of southwest Madeira with village stops, waterfalls and Atlantic cliffs, plus pickup in Funchal and Caniço. From $82.91.
“Lino was promp picking us up for a fun journey up into the hills and cliffs of Madeira. We made several stops in various villages throughout the trip and were given ample time to explore. Lunch was not included in the pricing but an option was provided which all guests accepted (Taskinha Da Calheta Prazeres ) and it was by far the best touring meal we have had. The jeep massages on the back roads were great and we were well entertained by Lino’s wealth of information, humor and great attitude.”
An open-air 4x4 tour of Madeira’s southwest from Funchal, with small-group stops, off-road roads, and a rum and gin tasting.
“These are trips that I recommend to everyone! We were on two of them. East and west of this beautiful island.The guides were nice persons, with a sense of humor. They were very knowledgeable about the island, the places we visited, the plants and animals of Madeira. On the route we saw beautiful views, towns, flowers, fruit, and the everyday life of the people who live here. We were in places inaccessible to someone without a jeep. A large part of it was off-road :) Amazing adventure, I recommend it!”
A full-day 4x4 safari across Madeira’s north coast: sea-cliff views, Santana thatched houses, off-road drives, and time to walk.
