Private Half day tour around Madeira Island
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A local guide providing a fun, relaxing and knowledgeable tour around Madeira Island. Whenever you are a seasoned traveler or visiting for the first time, these tours are designed to cater all interests. This private tour is a mix of everything - local areas, sightseeing, nature, swimming and so much more.
In the rare event that I'm fully booked, rest assured that my brother Ricardo and our team of professional drivers are ready to step in and ensure that your tour is nothing short of spectacular.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
- Monte toboggan run if wanting to do this it’s 15 Euro each. I will pick you up from the bottom. If not you can just watch/have a drink in a cafe. - Monte Church
Cabo Girao
- A glass platform skywalk 580 meters high. Entry €2 pp from March 2023.
Options
Half Day Tour max. 4 person
Private sightseeing tour Duration: 4 hours Snack & drink stop can be made Mercedes Viano/ Vito Pickup included
Half Day Tour max. 7 person
Private sightseeing tour Duration: 4 hours Snack & drink stop can be made Mercedes Viano & Dacia Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup only from Funchal area
Madeira Toboggan Ride for 2 persons 35€ (*closed on Sundays)
Skywalk "Cabo Girao" platform
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
176 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved the tour!
susannemQ1260GQ,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all were very pleased with this tour. Diogo was great with reconfirming my reservation and reassuring he would be at the cruise terminal at the promised time. He was very prompt and picked us up at the Cruise terminal as promised with my name on his phone so we could easily find him! He advised we would be touring in a Mercedes van and we definitely did! It was very clean and temperature comfortable for that day was a bit warm. He was very informative about the island and the area we toured. We had the perfect amount of time to walk around the area on our own. We even stopped into a pub for a munch and drink! It was the right amount of time to tour and do our own thing. Thank you Diogo for an enjoyable day! Susanne, Alden, Kathy , DeeDee and Deborah!
The tour guide, Diogo,...
Edward B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide, Diogo, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He was an excellent driver and made us feel very comfortable in his immaculately clean van. He was flexible with the itinerary.
Madeira - Half Day Private Tour
Almogim-Diver,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a wonderful four hour tour — everything was perfect from start to finish! The pick-up was exactly on time at the pier, the car was immaculate and he gave each of us bottled water. Throughout the day we received so much interesting information about the island. We stopped at incredible viewpoints and many extra spots along the way, so we really got to discover the island, not just the typical tourist places. I’m so happy we chose Diogo. We were lucky to have him as our driver/guide. The price was great and we shared it with our two friends, total four people in the car. Diogo was very knowledgeable and professional, and we felt completely safe the whole time. If you want to truly see the island without the hassle of driving — and discover many more beautiful places than you could on your own — just book with Diogo’s company. We highly recommend them!
Excellent 👌
Maria K,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diogo was an absolutely fantastic driver for our tour of Madeira. He took us along the most breathtaking scenic routes and made sure we stopped at the best viewpoints. What really stood out was how flexible and personalized the experience felt. Diogo adapted the tour to our pace and interests, making it feel like a private adventure rather than a generic trip. On top of that, he was incredibly friendly and professional throughout. We felt completely at ease from start to finish. If you're visiting Madeira and want to explore the island properly, I can't recommend Diogo highly enough.
Highly recommended
Claire R,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So worth doing. Diogo was amazing, perfect English, very chatty, knowledgeable and super proud of his island. He slightly altered the tour to adapt to the weather so that we had the best experience. Can’t recommend highly enough. He also does airport transfers so we booked him for those too. Thank you Diogo!
Diogo is a fantastic guide and fun to be with.
Henry B,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Diogo was a very friendly, knowledgeable guide.,We truly enjoyed his company and insights about the history and culture of Madeira. What a beautiful island with a perfect climate!
Great tour of madeira.
nbone59,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely tour , Ricardo was an excellent driver, very knowledgeable friendly, knew where to take us, had great fun going down the hills in a whicker basket. Lovely little fishing village stop o route. Would recommend anytime.
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S3864MQjimc,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two guided tours of Madeira covering both the east and west sides with Luis and Ricardo, and they were a real highlight of our trip. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable, sharing great insights about the island, and were always friendly, happy, and full of energy. They made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend—fantastic way to see the island
When in Madeira..
Companion26611419573,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Ricardo! Half day visiting sites of this beautiful island. We highly recommend this tour. Ricardo spoke perfect English sharing history and facts about the island, he also had great recommendations on where to try local food outside of Funchal. If you have time in the Fisherman village ask Diogo or Ricardo where to eat and have a lunch, try delicious local Seafood.
Lovely child friendly tour of the area.
Excursion46305530396,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diogo gave us a private tour around the island. He made it really kid friendly and gave us child friendly options, while the adults got to look at the fantastic scenery. He was very knowledgeable. His English is amazing. Super friendly.
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