Madeira: Private Guided Half-Day Tour of Northwest Madeira

4.9
(8 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese

Start the day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation or the cruise port of Funchal and depart with your private guide to the first stop of tour at São Vicente, where you'll see a beautiful sight over the valley. Continue along the north coast as you go to Chão da Ribeira, another beautiful spot where you can appreciate more of the valley within the Laurisilva of Madeira, the largest surviving area of laurel forest on the island.

Advancing toward the north end of the region, you’ll reach the viewpoint of Ribeira da Janela where you can appreciate the contrast betweens the mountains with the sea. Finally, visit Achadas da Cruz, a place that marks the transition between the north coast and the south of the island. If you wish, you can ride the cable car and visit one of the most beautiful and quiet places on the island constructed from landslides and lava flows.

What's Included

Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
Driver/Local guide
Private tour
Free WIFI onboard
Transport by private vehicle
Food and Drinks
Cable Car Admission Ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up everywhere in Madeira, All Hotels, Apartments, Inns, Local Accomodation please always provide an address so we know where to pick you up

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We have the viewpoint of Ribeira da Janela, to view the contrast of the mountain with the Sea.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We visit Achadas da Cruz, a place that makes the transition between the north coast and the south of the island.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The chapel of Pico da Cova in São Vicente is dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, having been built by the population in about 1948, to celebrate the end of World War II. Its location gives it a unique character as it can be observed from almost the entire parish as from there you can also have a spectacular panorama.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please be advice the cable car can be closed due to weather or maintenance that could be carried out.
  • Cable Car ride is not private, expect other people in the same trip.
Supplied by Pearl of the Atlantic

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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