Madeira: what to see and what to book
Start in Funchal and pick a western tour for Cabo Girão and Porto Moniz. Book the east for Santana and mountain scenery, or a levada if you want to spend the day walking.
Tours for your route
MadeiraScenic tour of western Madeira
Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos and the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/funchal/west-madeira-tour/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilhaMadeiraScenic tour of eastern Madeira
Mountains and villages of the east, with Santana and Machico.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/funchal/east-tour/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilha
MadeiraRabaçal and 25 Fontes hike
A walk along the channels and waterfalls of Rabaçal.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/funchal/levada-25-fontes-walk/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilhaRoutes from Funchal
Choose a plan and tap the points to follow its stops from the base.
Funchal
Funchal is the base for the tour. Check the pickup area and the exact point when you choose your date.
Cabo Girão
The western tour goes through Câmara de Lobos and on to the Cabo Girão viewpoint.
Read the guidePorto Moniz
In the north of Madeira the cliffs give way to pools among lava rocks. Check access if you want to swim.
Read the guideFunchal
Funchal is the base for the tour. Check the pickup area and the exact point when you choose your date.
Santana
The eastern tour stops in Santana to see its traditional houses.
Machico
The route continues to Machico, where the mountains give way to the bay.
Funchal
Funchal is the base for the tour. Check the pickup area and the exact point when you choose your date.
Arco da Calheta
The published itinerary starts the walk in Arco da Calheta. The time and pickup are on the listing.
Rabaçal
The day is all about walking beside the levadas and past waterfalls. Check the official trail status.
One base for three kinds of scenery
From Funchal you can plan coastal tours, mountain trips and hikes without changing base. If you have two days, keep the viewpoint tour and the walk on separate days.
East versus west
The west covers the cliffs and the Porto Moniz pools. The eastern tour in this selection heads to Santana and Machico. Both advertise an English-speaking guide and last eight hours.
Frequently asked questions
Which Madeira tour covers Cabo Girão and Porto Moniz?
The scenic western tour stops at both places. You can also compare it with the northern 4x4 tour.
Where do the island tours leave from?
The main tours in this selection leave from Funchal. Check the pickup area when you book.
Where can I find a walking tour?
The Rabaçal and 25 Fontes trip is a hike that starts from Funchal. For a mountain route, compare Pico do Arieiro.