--- title: Funchal highlights 5h Private Tour in Madeira lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/funchal-highlights-5h-private-tour-in-madeira/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 210 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 14 of 24 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/funchal-highlights-5h-private-tour-in-madeira/ --- # Funchal highlights 5h Private Tour in Madeira **Guidekin's take:** A private half day around Funchal and its viewpoints in an air conditioned vehicle, sized for cruise passengers with limited time, with options for up to four or up to seven people. Priced per group; pickup only within the Funchal area and the Cabo Girão entry is extra. 5 from 34 reviews at €210 per group/vehicle for 5h. ## Overview Experience the essence of Madeira in just 5 hours. This immersive tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes, vibrant local culture, and scenic viewpoints, offering a true taste of island's unique charm. Perfect for those looking to capture the spirit of Madeira in short time, especially if you are cruise traveller. In the rare event that I'm fully booked, rest assured that my brother Ricardo and our team of professional drivers are ready to step in and ensure that your tour is nothing short of spectacular. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €210 per group/vehicle - Duration: 5h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Madeira Tours by Diogo ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Half day Tour Max. 4 people | €210 per group | Portuguese, English | Private tour
Duration: 5 hours
Lunch break & drink stops
Mercedes Viano / Vito
Pickup included | | Half day Tour Max. 7 people | €240 per group | Portuguese, English | Private tour
Duration: 5 hours
Lunch break & drink stops
Mercedes Viano & Dacia
Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle - Pickup only from Funchal area ## Not included - Cabo Girao ## Itinerary 1. **Cristo Rei (Jesus Statue)** (30m) - Located at Ponta do Garajau, the Cristo Rei Viewpoint offers a unique perspective over this Natural Reserve. It owes its name to the majestic statue built on this site in 1927. The Cristo Rei Viewpoint owes its name to the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built on this... 2. **Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos** (20m) - The large valley that serves as a natural amphitheatre for Funchal, on one side, and the calm sea that bathes the south coast of Madeira, on the other: this is what you can see from the Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint. This observatory is at an altitude of 355 metres and is... 3. **Miradouro Eira do Serrado** (45m) - At an altitude of 1095 metres, the Eira do Serrado viewpoint offers an unobstructed view of the parish of Curral das Freiras, surrounded by the grandeur of Madeira's characteristic green mountains. 4. **Cabo Girao** (30m) - The Cabo Girão viewpoint, with its famous suspended glass platform - called skywalk - is currently one of the most visited tourist attractions of the archipelago. 580 metres high, Cabo Girão is the highest promontory in Europe. Entrance 3euros. 5. **Camara De Lobos** (45m) - The municipality of Câmara de Lobos is home to a critical historical legacy. In addition to its monuments and stunning Atlantic landscapes, the municipality stands out for its centuries-old fishing tradition. This is were Winston Churchill painted his landscapes. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €210 | €105 | | 4 | €210 | €53 | | 6 | €240 | €40 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 24** | €210 per group | 5h | 5.0 (34) | private | | [Private Half day tour around Madeira Island](/portugal/funchal/tours/private-half-day-tour-around-madeira-island-153233P1/?format=md) | €190 per group | 3h | 5.0 (184) | private | | [CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).](/portugal/funchal/tours/cabo-gir-o-half-day-tour-3h-private-classic-car-4l-331095P4/?format=md) | €95 per group | | 5.0 (175) | private | | [Full Day of Wonders: Madeira 4x4 Private Tour](/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-of-wonders-madeira-4x4-private-tour-457696P1/?format=md) | €425 per group | 7h | 5.0 (115) | private | Ranked #14 of 24 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €310, median €100; typical length 4h. 24 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/private-tours-madeira/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/funchal-highlights-5h-private-tour-in-madeira/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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