Madeira Best of the West Day Tour | 8 hours

610 Reviews | Madeira
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Pickup from Hotel
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area
Pickup included
Pickup from Hotel
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area
Pickup included
Pickup from Hotel
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area
Pickup included
Pickup from Hotel
2 Adults x $39.89
$79.78
Approx Total
$79.78
Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
  • Lunch

Overview

Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava. Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau. Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls. Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.

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We can arrange for pickups at other locations in the Funchal area as long as there's a known reference point and a place where our vehicle can safely stop for some minutes without blocking any roads or traffic. Our staff will contact you with the most accurate time for your pickup. Pickups ... outside the Funchal area are available (at extra cost). Please contact us for advice on the best pickup for you according to your location/accommodation. Read more ▼

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Itinerary

  • Cabo Girao

    At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it's the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.

    20 minutes

  • Ribeira Brava

    At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.

    30 minutes

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    Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.

    10 minutes

  • Porto Moniz

    We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Ribeira da Janela (Pass By)

    Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.

  • Seixal

    Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.7

610 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    477
  • 4 stars
    101
  • 3 stars
    18
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    8

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Great cruise excursion

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a great tour with Bruno. He easily switched back and forth between three languages. Our ship came in second, so it was confusing for us to finding the taxi stand which is at front by first ship. Don't buy Madeira wine or Puncho from last road side stop. I think you can find better in grocery stores. Would recommend this tour for cruise stop.

Very nice tour

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour was well organized, tour guide was very knowledgeable. The tour covered several nice attractions. Tour cost is very affordable if you join a group.

Very enjoyable. The guide...

Published on Nov, 2024

Very enjoyable. The guide was so knowledgeably about the areas and places we visited and shared his humour .We were the only English on the trip but the guide moved from German to English commentary with out hesitation. Would definitely recommend this trip

Way Out West.

Published on Nov, 2024

THIS was a great tour with a great driver, Gloria, who took us through some amazing scenery. There was everything through the day from giant coastal rocks and soaring sea cliffs to a chance to step out on to a glass walkway over a 2,000ft drop or visit a village where Winston Churchill used to come to paint. Be aware that this is a minibus tour which tries to offer something for everyone. It provided stops in villages, little ports, viewpoints, scenic spots and Gloria drip fed us local history and explained a lot so we could make sense of what we were looking at. It was a highly interesting way to get snapshots of the west of Madeira with the help of an experienced guide who knew how to handle Madeira's notorious roads. Definitely worth trying this all day escape which was good value for money.

INCREDIBLE trip

Published on Oct, 2024

Incredible trip. Very funny, kind and knowledgable guide and great value. Loved it and would highly recommend.

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