Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour
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Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour is a 5-hour experience in Funchal, Portugal, from $234 per person. It scores 38 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- Duration
- 5 hours
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- $234 per person
Let us introduce you Madeira Island on a private tour that is ideal when visiting Madeira on a cruise ship. Explore the most beautiful sightseeing spots in the city of Funchal then go South East Madeira for breathtaking
What you get
- All fees and taxes
- Admission tickets (Monte Cable Car)
- Pick up and drop off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Madeira wine tasting
- Professional licensed guide
About this experience
Let us introduce you Madeira Island on a private tour that is ideal when visiting Madeira on a cruise ship. Explore the most beautiful sightseeing spots in the city of Funchal then go South East Madeira for breathtaking ocean views. Have a special experience of tasting local wine and get impressed with the local lunch spot.
What's included
Included
- All fees and taxes
- Admission tickets (Monte Cable Car)
- Pick up and drop off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Madeira wine tasting
- Professional licensed guide
Not included
- Food and drinks (own expense)
What you'll see and do
Your guide will meet you at Cruise Ship Port, your hotel in Funchal, or at the airport. You will visit several viewpoints around the city and in the southeast part of Madeira, some gems and hidden local places that only locals can go in like an old wine cellar with Madeira wine tasting. In order to better enjoy the fantastic beauty of Funchal city, try the cable car ride up to Monte. Enjoy the amazing view of Funchal bay and surrounding landscape.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Cabo Girao
Cabo Girão is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Cabo Girão is a popular lookout point, with up to 1800 visitors a day. The location is also a popular starting point for hikers. The Cabo Girão Skywalk is the highest cliff skywalk in Europe, located on top of the cabo Girão Cliff in Madeira Island. The skywalk opened in late October 2012 and is similar to the one in America's Grand Canyon - both are made of transparent glass to provide stunning views to visitors.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
The Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint is approximately 355 meters above sea level. From this point, there is a splendid panoramic view over Funchal bay and the city area, with the Desertas Islands in the background. This viewpoint was recently restructured and nowadays it includes additional green and commercial areas where local crafts and restaurants can be found and also new leisure facilities. This area underwent substantial improvements in terms of pedestrian and automobile access.
30 minutes here
Instead of riding the cable car down to Funchal, why not use another one of Monte´s attractions? Go on a traditional Monte’s sledge ride – a traditional toboggan ride on a wicker sledge with wooden runners driven by two carriers.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Canical
Located at the southeastern end of the island of Madeira, it is part of the municipality of Machico. It is renowned for its harbor with colorful fishermen’s boats, seafront walks, the quaint Whale Museum, and delicious fresh fish restaurants. There is much more to visit in this sunny corner, with arid landscapes that oppose the green tendency of the island.
30 minutes here
Canico
Caniço is a parish in the municipality of Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands. It was elevated to city status in 2005. The population in 2011 was 23,368, in an area of 11.99 km².[2] Caniço is connected to the urban sprawl of Funchal and is larger than the seat of the municipality. It is located 6 km east of Funchal.
30 minutes here
Machico
Machico is a municipality, parish, and city in the southeast part of the island of Madeira, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The easternmost municipality on the island, it is also the third most populous area; its population was 21,828 (in 2011). The town, proper, had a population of 10,894 in 2001.
30 minutes here
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Ponta de São Lourenço is one of the last nearly untouched places in Madeira. Located in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature created one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces. You can climb up the rocks and see very little evidence of man’s changes to the island. There are excellent views over both the northern and southern sides of the island and, when the weather conditions allow it, you can even see Porto Santo Island.
30 minutes here
Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau
The Christ the King statue also known as the Sacred Heart statue is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira. It is here that non-catholic Christians were thrown from the cliffs as only Catholics were allowed to be buried on the island until 1770 when the British Cemetery of Funchal was established for non-catholic Christians. The Jewish Cemetery of Funchal was established in 1851. The statue was built in remembrance of the function of the area's history. The statue was built in 1927 and consecrated on October 30, 1927. Financed by the local lawyer Aires de Ornelas and his wife, created by French artists Georges Serraz and Pierre Charles Lenoir. The statue was completed 4 years before Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. After the tour your guide will take you back to Cruise Ship Port, your hotel or in another place of your choice.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Uopera tours
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $234 to $934
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 38
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Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Funchal.
How much does Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour cost?
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Prices start at $234 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Funchal usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Funchal is not rushed.
Is Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 38 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Funchal, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Funchal can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Funchal and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Funchal and South East Madeira highlights on a private 5-hour tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Funchal within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Funchal?
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On Outty we rank every Funchal experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4, West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Funchal?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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