Private Madeira island tours
Private day tours and escorted island tours with an English-speaking local guide. Choose one of the routes below — or ask for a tailor-made one. All private, with pickup at your hotel.
Prices shown are for pickup in Funchal. Pickups outside Funchal may have an additional charge depending on the location.
Pico do Areeiro — Sunrise
Watch the sun rise above the clouds, on top of Madeira.
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PR1 — Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo
The legendary ridge hike between Madeira's two highest peaks.
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Levadas & Laurissilva Forest
A walk along the centuries-old levadas of the World Heritage forest.
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Porto Moniz & North Coast
From the south coast to the northwest: viewpoints, the Fanal forest and volcanic pools.
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Santana & East Coast
From Cristo Rei to Pico do Areeiro, traditional houses and the rum factory.
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Custom Tour
Tell me what you want to see — I'll take care of the rest.
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Taxi Service
Need a simple ride? Request a private taxi anywhere on the island.
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Private pickup and drop-off between Madeira Airport and your hotel or address in Funchal.
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Cruise Tour — 3 to 4 hours
Perfect for cruise passengers: the best viewpoints around Funchal.
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Cruise Tour — 4 to 5 hours
Extended cruise tour with Cristo Rei or the wicker toboggans of Monte.
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Questions about our Madeira day tours
Everything you need to know before choosing your private island tour.
Yes, every tour listed here is 100% private. You won't be mixed with other travellers — it's just your group, your English-speaking guide and a comfortable vehicle. The itinerary can be adjusted on the day to match your interests.
Of course. Many guests want to mix highlights from different day tours into one tailor-made route. Just let me know what you'd like to see — Pico do Areeiro, Porto Moniz, Santana, Levadas — and I'll build a single Madeira island tour that fits your schedule.
Pickup is included from any hotel or accommodation across Madeira, including Funchal, Caniço, Calheta and the north coast. Cruise passengers are collected directly at the Funchal cruise terminal.
Prices are per tour, not per person. A private day tour costs the same whether you're two people or six, which makes it excellent value for families or small groups of friends travelling together.
Madeira's microclimates mean one side of the island can be sunny while the other is cloudy. Because these are private tours, I can adjust the route in real time to chase the best conditions — something group tours simply can't do.