MG Madeira ToursMG Madeira Tours
Madeira Island coast at sunset
Private tours · Madeira · UK travellers welcome

Madeira the way only locals know it.

Private day tours, airport transfers and taxi service across Madeira with a friendly English-speaking local guide. Direct flights from London, Manchester and Bristol — we'll meet you at FNC.

Airport pickup available — we meet you on arrival.

VIP: Mercedes + driver in a suit
Cruise passengers · New

Just a few hours in port? See the best of Madeira.

Private shore excursions planned around your ship's schedule. Pickup at the Funchal cruise terminal and back on board well before all-aboard time. From €120.

VIP experience · Mercedes fleet

Prefer to travel in a Mercedes, with a driver in a suit?

Flat €400 for a full day, up to 8 people, no pickup surcharge anywhere on the island. Mercedes EQV, Vito or E-Class, water and snacks on board, itinerary entirely yours.

VIP request · via WhatsApp

Why with me

More than a taxi. An experience.

Airport pickup

I meet you at Madeira Airport (FNC) and take you straight to your hotel or first stop.

Local knowledge

Born and raised in Madeira. I take you to the right places at the right time.

Attention to detail

Comfortable vehicle, cold water, photo stops and total flexibility.

At your own pace

No groups. No tight schedules. The tour follows your interests.

Want the premium version? Our VIP tours add a Mercedes EQV, Vito or E-Class and a driver in a suit for a flat €400 a day.

What guests say about Ricardo

Reviews published on TripAdvisor and Google by guests who explored Madeira with Ricardo.

Sunshine31186767344

Manchester, United Kingdom · June 2026

Amazing tour with Ricardo

Ricardo was an excellent tour guide. We had planned to visit all the stops separately, but condensing the trip with Ricardo meant we got to see every place we wanted in a single day, with no waiting for public transport and for far less money. Ricardo gave us as much time as we wanted at each stop and tailored the trip to the sights we wanted to see. We can't recommend him or this tour company enough — the amount of information and history we learned about the island is something you simply couldn't get doing this on your own. Ricardo's knowledge and experience are fantastic.

Private half-day tour around Madeiravia TripAdvisor

Maanvi R

May 2026

Friendly and personalised experience

Ricardo was very friendly and went out of his way to give us a really personalised and fun experience, despite the unpredictable weather. Highly recommend if you want to explore unique places in Madeira and avoid the tourist traps!

Sherpa36464515324

May 2026

Spectacular

Everything was wonderful and Ricardo was five stars.

West Side private full-day tourvia TripAdvisor
FAQ

Common questions about Madeira island tours

Quick answers about private tours, your English-speaking guide and how booking works.

All of our Madeira island tours are private — only your group in the vehicle. You'll have an English-speaking guide dedicated entirely to you, so the pace, stops and photo breaks are completely flexible. No strangers, no fixed group schedules.

Yes. I run private day tours timed around cruise ship arrivals at the Funchal terminal. The excursion starts and ends at the port, and you'll be back well before the all-aboard time. It's the most relaxed way to see Madeira in a few hours.

Absolutely. I am a local Madeiran born and raised here, and I speak fluent English. Many of my guests are UK travellers, so clear communication and local insight come as standard on every tour.

Yes — airport pickup is available. I can meet you at FNC (Madeira Airport) and take you straight to your hotel, or start a full day tour immediately. It's especially popular for travellers arriving on morning flights from London, Manchester or Bristol.

I recommend booking at least a few days ahead, especially during spring and summer when Madeira is busy. For the Pico do Areeiro sunrise tour, a week in advance is ideal. I usually confirm availability within a few hours.

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