I was born and raised on Madeira Island. I've worked as a taxi driver for several years and in that time I've taken hundreds of visitors through the most beautiful corners of the island — from sunrise on Pico do Areeiro to the natural pools of Porto Moniz.
I believe getting to know Madeira is more than taking photos at the viewpoints. It's stopping at the right café, listening to the stories of the land, feeling the wind at Cabo Girão and choosing the trail that suits you best — not a group of 40 people.
That's why I only offer private tours: just you (and whoever's with you), me, and my car. No tight schedules, no rush.
I'm also preparing the next chapter: a VIP fleet for those looking for even more comfort. Coming soon.
What you get with every tour
Languages
Portuguese, English and Spanish
Experience
Years guiding visitors across the island
Vehicle
Comfortable, clean, air-conditioned
Personal attention
Every tour tailored to the client
What guests say about Ricardo
Reviews published on TripAdvisor, Viator 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.
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!
We had a wonderful tour tailored to our group of four. Ricardo went out of his way to make our visit to the island enjoyable. Would completely recommend these tours and will book with them again on future visits.
Wonderful tour. Ricardo was an excellent driver — very knowledgeable, friendly, and knew exactly where to take us. We had great fun coming down the hills in a wicker basket, and there was a lovely stop at a small fishing village along the route. Would recommend any time.
We did two guided tours around 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 recommended — a fantastic way to see the island.
Amazing tour with Ricardo! Half a day visiting the sights of this beautiful island — we highly recommend it. Ricardo spoke perfect English and shared history and facts about the island, and he also had great recommendations on where to taste local food outside Funchal. If you have time in the fishing village, ask Diogo or Ricardo where to eat — try the delicious local seafood.
We were very impressed with our guide Ricardo. He was pleasant, friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. The tour lasted longer than we expected and included everything he promised. Ricardo is great company on a trip and we'd gladly recommend him.
An incredible tour of all the best places to visit around Funchal and beyond. I can't praise Ricardo enough for his knowledge and friendliness — nothing was too much trouble and nothing felt rushed. Guy and Linda
An exposure to the beauty beyond Funchal... seaside villages, wooded mountain slopes, dramatic cliffs and pools created by lava flows. Our tour guide Ricardo was fun, informative and attentive. Truly one of the best guides we've ever had.
Ricardo was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and also very attentive. We learned so much about Madeira's culture and history. We had many stops on our tour and were never rushed. I highly recommend this tour.
We had three separate full-day tours with Diogo and Ricardo, who are brothers. They customised our tours to suit our wishes — we wanted plenty of time to walk and explore.
Everything was amazing! Our guide Ricardo waited for us outside with a sign and we found each other easily. We had his contact number and told him we would be a little late and it was no problem at all. The drive through the island was beautiful and at our pace. We had enough time to see everything we wanted and even to relax a little bit. Very recommend!
Great tour!! Very convenient and customisable to what you would like to see. Ricardo was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We will tour with them again.
We had an amazing time on the tour! Our guide/driver was incredibly friendly and kind. I highly recommend this private tour to anyone who wants to enjoy a flexible and personalised experience. Thank you, Ricardo — I hope to come back soon with your team.
We booked this excursion as we were on a cruise and this was our final port stop. Ricardo picked us up promptly from the cruise port and was waiting for us with a sign with our name on — so easy to find.
Ricardo was an excellent guide. Personable, professional and knowledgeable. We never felt rushed as he gave us time to experience each stop along the way.
Brilliant private tour! Ricardo is super friendly and knowledgeable, especially travelling with 2 energetic boys! Best way to spend the morning around beautiful Madeira! Would absolutely recommend them!! Obrigada!!
Fabulous custom tour of the island. Ricardo was a brilliant and knowledgeable host who checked our travel preferences before we set off. He picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off after we stopped for a lovely lunch at our final destination. Highly recommended — Ricardo and his brother Diogo made sure our trip was really good, with excellent communication, customer service and attention to detail.
Fabulous excursion with Ricardo, who made the day very relaxed and personalised the itinerary and his information to be relevant to what we wanted to do and of interest to our teenage boys — sharing some history of the area and advising on good local drinks and delicacies to try. Clearly a very capable and experienced driver for the area and the steep road conditions. We all loved the tour and our time in Madeira. Thank you.
We had the best time with Ricardo, our brilliant driver and guide. The downhill basket ride was great fun, with a souvenir photo at the end. Being driven and met at each visit made the whole experience very relaxing.
We really enjoyed our 4-hour tour. Ricardo was friendly, chatty and knowledgeable. This tour suited us perfectly, as we could easily see several sights and get a taste of Madeira. We will be back!
