Tours and Excursions in Funchal

Funchal works best when someone else handles the logistics. The city climbs straight up from the harbour, so the views you came for sit at the top of steep, winding roads, and the wildest scenery on Madeira is a drive or a boat ride from your hotel. Booking tours in Funchal lets you cover ground you'd struggle to reach on your own, from the laurel forest peaks to the cliffs along the coast.

For a first day, we'd start with a sightseeing loop around the old town, the Monte gardens and the cable car, then take the toboggan run back down. After that, the Funchal tours worth your time head out of the centre. Boat trips leave the marina for dolphins and whales, and the island interior opens up on a 4x4 day trip across Pico do Arieiro, out to Porto Moniz and along the levada walking trails. Most run as half-day or full-day, small-group or private with a driver-guide and hotel pickup.

31 tours in Funchal from €16. Day trips, boat, walking, sightseeing, adventure and shore excursions, private or small-group, with free cancellation on most and easy to book online.