Bus Tours in Madeira

39 tours · €24–€210 per person · ★ 4.8

Madeira bus tours are how you cover an island built almost entirely of mountains, ravines and switchback roads you wouldn't want to drive yourself. With a driver-guide handling the hairpins, you watch the scenery instead: laurel forest, the sea cliffs at Cabo Girao, and the green amphitheatre around Curral das Freiras.

When you compare bus tours in Madeira, look at which side of the island the route favours. A full-day west loop chases waterfalls, the natural pools at Porto Moniz and the fajas near Seixal, while a highlights day trip stacks the classics: a toboggan down from Monte, the botanical gardens and a cable car over Funchal. Book a private guided tour for viewpoint stops on your own schedule; pick a small-group sightseeing trip when you'd rather settle in and ride.

39 Madeira bus tours from €24. Private and small-group, half-day and full-day with hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.

In high demand
5.0 Excellent 112 reviews

Let-Me-Surprise-You Private Full-Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle

You don't know the island and cannot decide what to do or which places to visit? Are you looking for exclusive, personal and unique experiences instea...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 161 reviews

Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience

Experience the most complete private tour of Madeira on this full-day 8–9 hour journey that showcases the island’s diverse beauty. Travel along scen...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 130 reviews

Madeira Private Bespoke Exclusive Grand Tour | Premium Quality

Join me for the ultimate, private island escape, deliberately designed to bypass the crowds. Forget the rush; I choose the ancient roads to keep you f...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 163 reviews

Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

A local guide providing a fun, relaxing and knowledgeable tour around Madeira Island. Whenever you are a seasoned traveler or visiting for the first t...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 49 reviews

Full-Day Porto Moniz Madeira Island Tour

Embark on a journey to the enchanting northwest of Madeira with our Porto Moniz Discovery tour. This full-day adventure takes you through the island’s...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 321 reviews
3h

Half-Day Small-Group Madeira Village Safari from Funchal

Join this half-day safari, where you will spend half your journey in an off-road vehicle to Miradouro da Boca dos Namoraods. The open-roof of the jeep...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 43 reviews
2h 30m

Madeira: Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum

Discover the impressive life story of one of the world's greatest footballers ever, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born in Madeira. The tour is ...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 34 reviews
8h

PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Caldeirão Verde. Explore the incredible Laurissilva Forest and mystical trail along a water channel, ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 54 reviews

Fanal Forest, Skywalk & Lava Pools: West Madeira 4x4 Expedition

Discover the wild and authentic side of Madeira with a passionate local guide who knows every hidden corner of the island. This experience blends stun...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 123 reviews
8h

Madeira Peaks - Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour

Experiencethis tour to the East, visiting Madeira Peaks and the traditional thatched houses in Santana, by 4x4 with a open top roof! We will take you ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.7 Great 50 reviews
8h

EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - Full Day tour

The East Tour with its famous “A” framed houses; clouds hanging below Pico do Arieiro hugging the contours of the mountains.The delightful unspotted L...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 71 reviews

Madeira West side: Cabo Girão, Seixal & more – Full Day Tour

This is a journey into the heart of western Madeira – authentic, quiet, unforgettable – with no crowds, no diesel fumes. We don't just show you place...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 111 reviews
6h

Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira

Discover the beauty of Madeira on the scenic Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail. This self-guided hike takes you through the lush Laurissilva forest, fea...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.6 Great 56 reviews
4h

Half-Day Small-Group Wine Tour in Madeira

Enjoying a guided tour through the vineyard, with professional wine culture and wine enologist at a selected winery to meet the producer and taste his...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 33 reviews
6h

Ponta de São Lourenço (PR 8) - Hiking Tour in Madeira

The Ponta de São Lourenço tour is unique for its spectacular rocky coast at the furthest eastern corner of the island, offering amazing views over bot...

Free cancellation

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Top rated
5.0 Excellent 163 reviews

Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

A local guide providing a fun, relaxing and knowledgeable tour around Madeira Island. Whenever you are a seasoned traveler or visiting for the first t...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 112 reviews

Let-Me-Surprise-You Private Full-Day Tour in All Terrain Vehicle

You don't know the island and cannot decide what to do or which places to visit? Are you looking for exclusive, personal and unique experiences instea...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 274 reviews

West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Island

A local guide providing a fun, relaxing and knowledgeable tour around Madeira Island. Whenever you are a seasoned traveler or visiting for the first t...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 130 reviews

Madeira Private Bespoke Exclusive Grand Tour | Premium Quality

Join me for the ultimate, private island escape, deliberately designed to bypass the crowds. Forget the rush; I choose the ancient roads to keep you f...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 342 reviews
7h

West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups

Visit some of the most spectacular views Madeira has to offer, this is one of the most complete tours you can do. From the Southern coast, through the...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 177 reviews
8h

Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Join us on a incredible demi private full-day wine tour around the island! Visit historic wineries, sample our best wines, savour the island’s traditi...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 123 reviews
8h

Madeira Peaks - Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour

Experiencethis tour to the East, visiting Madeira Peaks and the traditional thatched houses in Santana, by 4x4 with a open top roof! We will take you ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.9 Excellent 111 reviews
6h

Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira

Discover the beauty of Madeira on the scenic Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail. This self-guided hike takes you through the lush Laurissilva forest, fea...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.8 Excellent 825 reviews
7h

Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço

Get to Know the true spirit of the Island in this unique fashion 4X4 tour, the only way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of these unknown areas. An op...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.8 Excellent 234 reviews
7h 30m

Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are i...

Free cancellation
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Planning a trip to Madeira

Best time to visit

Madeira is known as the island of eternal spring, with mild temperatures all year. Spring and early autumn are ideal for levada walks and mountain views; summer is warm and busy, and winter is popular for sunshine and the famous New Year fireworks.

Getting there & around

Flights land at Madeira Airport (FNC) near Funchal. The island is mountainous with winding roads, so a 4x4 jeep tour, organised excursion or hired car is the easiest way to reach the levadas, peaks and north-coast villages.

Frequently Asked Questions

39 bus tours are available for booking in Madeira on Guidekin. The highest-rated is Private Half day tour around Madeira Island with 5.0/5 from 163 reviews.

Prices range from €24 to €210 per person. The most affordable option is Madeira Valley of the Nuns Tour at €24. The premium choice is Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch at €210.

Based on 6774 traveler reviews across 39 tours, Private Half day tour around Madeira Island has the highest rating: 5.0/5 (163 reviews).

Duration ranges from 2h 30m to 2 days. The shortest is Madeira: Private Cristiano Ronaldo Tour with CR7 Museum at 2h 30m. The longest is All Madeira In 2 Days Tour at 2 days.

Browse 39 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and book directly on Guidekin. Most tours offer instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most bus tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.

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