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The 15 Best Madeira Peaks & Viewpoints Tours

23 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Above 1,500 metres Madeira is bare rock and cloud, and the light is worth the alarm. The 15 below cover the Arieiro sunrise runs, the Fanal forest and the Ponta de São Lourenço walk, priced and clear about pickup times.

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão gives you the high viewpoint first
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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

1.Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,732 reviews · from $72Our pick

Spend about eight hours crossing Madeira by open-roof Land Rover, with stops at Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra. You can swim in volcanic pools, ride an off-road track, and hear island stories from guides such as Victor, Tony, Gil, or Miguel. Lunch is paused separately, and pool and skywalk fees cost extra.

“Top jeep tour, the guide Camochu was great, funny, well prepared, a native animal as he said 😅 sky walk, forest, natural pools in Porto Moniz and also a traditional poncha for a great and crazy day on the road and through the forest. I definitely recommend the tour, not to be missed!”

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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour - Porto Moniz and its volcanic pools
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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

2.Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,930 reviews · 8 hours · from $74

Spend eight hours touring Madeira’s northwest in an open-top 4x4 with a local guide. You’ll visit Fanal Forest, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal, São Vicente, and mountain viewpoints, with time for swimming and an optional lunch stop. Guides may include Diego, Jorge, Pedro, George, or Ruan.

“guide was so pleasant and informative and gave a great explanation of all the sights. friendly and pleasant guide well worth the only. a lovely day”

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Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4 - São Vicente and Veu da Noiva waterfall
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Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

3.Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,631 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Madeira’s west in an open-roof 4x4 with a local guide. Visit Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Veu da Noiva waterfall, São Vicente, and Cabo Girão. Guides such as Graham, José, Miguel, and Robert are praised for island knowledge, good humor, and confident driving on steep roads.

“We say lots of interesting parts of the island. Guide was knowledgeable and pointed out entertaining facts. Very enjoyable.”

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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car - Inside Livraria Lello
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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

4.Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,354 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

This four-hour Porto tour combines guided walks, Livraria Lello, a cable car ride, and a Douro River cruise. Guides such as Maria, Santiago, Francisco, and Joao have led engaging outings, with a maximum of 18 people. You finish at Cais de Gaia, ready to explore the riverfront.

“Francisco was a great guide and this tour is definitely worth it. You get to see the highlights of the city and it really is not a lot of walking. Riding the cable car gives you the most beautiful view of Porto as well as the boat ride where you can see the city from the water. Visiting the bookstore as well was a highlight it is amazing!!!!! Definitely recommend this tour for seeing the city and all the important highlights.”

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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - How the self-guided briefing works
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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

5.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37

Travel from Funchal or Caniço to Pico do Arieiro for sunrise, then hike independently toward Pico Ruivo and Achada do Teixeira. Your driver gives route instructions, map guidance, and a pickup time before leaving you to walk at your own pace. The 10-kilometer route takes about five hours and may change if trail sections close.

“It was great! Pickup was right on time and communicated well, we were dropped off right at the viewing point and then it was really easy to find our way to the trails. It might have been good to have a bit more time to enjoy the scenery and have more snack stops on the way.”

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From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour - Câmara de Lobos starts the day by the water
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From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

6.West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,630 reviews · 8 hours · from $33

Spend eight hours touring west Madeira by minibus, from Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to misty Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, São Vicente, and Serra de Água. English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and German guides are available. Expect a full day, changing temperatures, steep roads, and many short stops.

“As promised a full day. Take a jacket regardless of the weather where you are staying as it can get unexpectedly cold. Guide was factual and informative. Kept to the schedule. We are in January now so not sure if price goes up with the season but excellent value.”

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Terreiro da Luta and Senhora da Paz
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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

7.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours exploring Madeira’s east with a small group and a local guide such as Bruna, Pedro, Nelson, or Daniela. Visit Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Machico, and Ponta São Lourenço, with an easy levada walk and optional lunch. Pickup and drop-off are included in Funchal and Caniço.

“such good variety of places, scenery, knowledge. had good fun, smooth transport, flexible as something had to change maybe pre-purchade Lavada walk tickets before hand as there was a long wait as machines not working and cards not being accepted and no cash payments allowed”

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Madeira: Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour - The Road Down Into Curral da Freiras
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Madeira: Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

8.Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,955 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $28

From Funchal, ride into Madeira’s dramatic interior with a multilingual guide such as Patricia, Marco, or Luciano. Stop at Eira do Serrado for a famous Nuns Valley view, visit Curral da Freiras, then finish in Churchill’s old painting spot, Câmara de Lobos, with time for poncha.

“It was the first tour guide we'd had on the trip who was coherent as an English speaker! She was also much more informative than others and friendlier too. Excellent language skills. I would have preferred it to be English only, but it didn't bother me much. Stops were just the right length to explore a little and get a good number of photos.”

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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour - What the 2-kilometer basket ride feels like
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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

9.Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,829 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Join a multilingual guide such as Tony, Daniel, Lucy, or Sandra for a four-hour minibus tour from Funchal. Ride a traditional Monte toboggan for 2 kilometers, visit Eira do Serrado and Nuns Valley, taste local liqueurs, and stop at Pico dos Barcelos. Early pickup helps you avoid the longest toboggan queues.

“A really full morning itinerary, well organised and made even more interesting by Tony's commentary. The Sleigh ride was good and Nuns Valley was breath taking.”

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Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest - Cabo Girão’s glass platform and south-coast views
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Madeira: Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

10.Western Madeira Guided Trip & Fanal Mystic Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,653 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Travel from Funchal or Câmara de Lobos through Madeira’s west side with guides such as Diego, Joanna, Miguel, or Daniela. Expect cliff views, a short Fanal Forest walk, Porto Moniz free time, volcanic pools, Seixal, and Véu da Noiva. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, and a multilingual guide are included.

“A very pleasant trip, the guide was nice and the places we wouldn't have been able to get to without a car were beautiful.”

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Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience - Cabo Girão and the glass platform at 580 metres
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Madeira: West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

11.West Tour With Guide Fanal Forest SykWalkExperience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,602 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours touring Madeira’s west side with a local guide such as Pedro, Patricia, Victor, or Daniela. Visit Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão’s skywalk, São Vicente, Seixal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, and Fanal Forest. Pickup is available in Funchal, Caniço, and Câmara de Lobos, with time for photos, lunch, and swimming.

“I was traveling solo and overbooked. The responsible of Icontravel handled it very well by giving me and an other couple a private guide in à a private car. Patricia Gomez, the tour leader was fantastic! She showed us everything that was in the program and some extras. Despite that it wasn’t nice weather, I couldn’t have a better tour in any other way. Thank you both!”

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From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail - The morning transfer from Funchal or Caniço
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From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail

12.Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,591 reviews · from $36

Travel from Funchal or Caniço to Pico do Arieiro, then walk independently through Madeira’s high mountain country for about five hours. Drivers such as Fernando, Diogo, Pedro, Diego, and Filipe provide route instructions, timing advice, and local tips. Trail closures may mean using PR3 instead of the full PR1 route.

“Great experience and great insight into Madeira culture and ways from Phillip, the guide on the way there and back.”

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Lisbon: Nations Park Gondola Lift Cable Car Round Trip - Choosing North Station or South Station
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Lisbon: Nations Park Gondola Lift Cable Car Round Trip

13.Nations Park Gondola Lift Cable Car Round Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,563 reviews · 12 min · from $11Best value

Take the Nations Park Gondola Lift between the Oceanarium and the former Vasco da Gama Tower, now the My Riad hotel. Your 8 to 12 minute ride covers 1,230 meters above the Tagus at about 30 meters high. Closed cabins, wheelchair access, and a round-trip ticket make this a simple add-on to an Oceanarium visit.

“A bit difficult to find the location, directions on booking was very poor but when we finally got there, it was a lovely experience”

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers - Before sunrise at Pico do Arieiro
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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

14.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Travel from Funchal or Caniço in a small, air-conditioned van, then hike independently from Pico do Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo. Your English-speaking driver, such as Radko, Ciro, or Carlos, explains the route, timings, and pickup point. Trail closures may mean combining the open PR1 section with quieter PR3.

“Very well organised, helpful guide, and was on time picking us up! Very much recommended”

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Porto: Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car - Livraria Lello: beautiful, busy, and worth seeing
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Porto: Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

15.Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 965 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours seeing Porto’s main sights with a live English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide. Walk through the old center, enter Livraria Lello, pass São Bento Station and Sé, ride the cable car or Guindais Funicular, then cruise beneath the city’s famous bridges. Guides such as Oliver, João, Chico, and Maria are praised for lively local stories.

“Maria was great. She’s very passionate and knows her city well. She gave us a history lesson and shared some fun facts. She also gave us recommendation list of all her favorite places. This tour covered everything in one go. I highly recommend this tour.”

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