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title: Sunrise & Sunset Tours in Madeira
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/
type: tour_collection
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
tours: 9
price_from_eur: 35
reviews_total: 1017
as_of: 2026-11-10
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/
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# Sunrise & Sunset Tours in Madeira

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 10, 2026.

Sunrise & Sunset Experiences in Madeira: 9 tours, all from the 188 we kept after screening every one of the 1,064 tours Viator lists for Madeira, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026)

We compared all 9 listings on this page for sunrise and sunset outings, weighing tour format, inclusions, practical limits and review evidence.

- **What to book first?:** [Sunrise in Areeiro Peak](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-in-areeiro-peak/?format=md). Book the shared Pico do Arieiro sunrise drive: guide, water and fees included, lunch excluded, 5 from 79 reviews at €60 per person. Listed start: six a.m. Trade-off: Lunch is not included. — now €60 per person, 5.0 (79)
- **Shared or private?:** [Madeira sunrise Private tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-private-tour/?format=md). Choose Madeira sunrise Private tour for your own party: short walk, transport and fees included, minimum two, 4.99 from 73 reviews at €80 per person. Tour lasts 6h. Trade-off: Per person pricing, minimum two. — now €80 per person, 4.99 (73)

Also compared:

- [Pico do Areiro Sunrise 4x4 Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-tour-pico-do-areiro-half-day-4x4-tour/?format=md): Sunrise and a forest walk. Trade-off: Weather may change the viewpoint. — now €76 per person, 4.89 (152)
- [Madeira Sunset Sailing](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunset-sailing-swim-snorkel-relax-at-sea/?format=md): Sunset sailing with a swim. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. — now €55 per person, 4.91 (34)
- [Pico do Areiro Sunset 4x4 Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunset-tour-pico-do-areiro-half-day-4x4-tour/?format=md): Sunset at Pico do Arieiro. Trade-off: Food and drinks cost extra. — now €76 per person, 4.87 (45)
- [Pico do Arieiro Sunrise & Larano Hike](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-do-arieiro-hike-larano-trail/?format=md): Sunrise followed by Larano. Trade-off: No refund if clouds obscure sunrise. — now €40 per person, 4.8 (61)
- [Madeira Top Sunrise](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-top-sunrise/?format=md): Pico Ruivo with a guide. Trade-off: Trail maintenance fee is extra. — now €55 per person, 4.79 (155)
- [PR1 Sunrise Hiking Transfer](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-sunrise-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer/?format=md): Walking at your own pace. Trade-off: No hiking guide. — now €49 per person, 4.78 (339)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sunrise in Areeiro Peak ](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-in-areeiro-peak/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €60 per person | 5.0 (79) | 4h–5h | daily 06:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 2 | [Madeira sunrise Private tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-private-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €80 per person | 4.99 (73) | 6h | daily 06:00–06:30 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 3 | [Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro \| Half Day 4x4 Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-tour-pico-do-areiro-half-day-4x4-tour/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €76 per person | 4.89 (152) | 5h | daily exc Sun 06:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Madeira Sunset Sailing: Swim, Snorkel & Relax at Sea](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunset-sailing-swim-snorkel-relax-at-sea/?format=md) | Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports, Boat Tours | €55 per person | 4.91 (34) | 3h | daily 17:30 | up to 25 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/pt |
| 5 | [Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro \| Half Day 4x4 Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunset-tour-pico-do-areiro-half-day-4x4-tour/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €76 per person | 4.87 (45) | 4h | daily exc Sun 16:00–17:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 6 | [Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/funchal-christmas-lights-sightseeing-night-tour/?format=md) | Funchal City Tours | €35 per person | 4.87 (79) | 1h 15m | daily 18:30–21:30 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 7 | [Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-do-arieiro-hike-larano-trail/?format=md) | Hiking Tours, Santana | €40 per person | 4.8 (61) | 7h 30m | daily exc Sun 06:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · pickup |
| 8 | [Madeira Top Sunrise](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-top-sunrise/?format=md) | Levada Walks & Hiking | €55 per person | 4.79 (155) | 4h 30m | daily 04:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 9 | [PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-sunrise-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer/?format=md) | Hiking Tours, Canyoning & Adventure, Levada Walks & Hiking | €49 per person | 4.78 (339) | 8h | daily 05:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |

## Why each made the list

- **Sunrise in Areeiro Peak** — A pre dawn drive up to Pico do Arieiro to watch the sun come up above the clouds, with a driver guide who fills the ride with island stories, bottled water and fees included. You are back before lunch, which is not included. 5 from 79 reviews at €60 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Madeira sunrise Private tour** — A short walk to a sunrise observation site starts a private tour for your party, followed by further stops around Madeira. Air-conditioned transport and all fees and taxes are included; it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. 4.99 from 73 reviews at €80 per person for 6h.
- **Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour** — Head towards Pico do Arieiro for sunrise, followed by a morning forest walk and a coffee stop. Off-road transport, a driver-guide and a short hike are included; weather may change the viewpoint, and food and drinks cost extra. 4.89 from 152 reviews at €76 per person for 5h.
- **Madeira Sunset Sailing: Swim, Snorkel & Relax at Sea** — Watch the sunset from a traditional sailing boat along Madeira's south coast, with views of Funchal from the water and time to swim. Snorkelling equipment is included; you share the boat with up to sixteen guests aboard. 4.91 from 34 reviews at €55 per person for 3h.
- **Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour** — Follow Madeira's west coast viewpoints and mountain trails by jeep as the sun sets over the Atlantic. The vehicle, driver-guide and guided viewpoint stops are included; food and drinks are extra. 4.87 from 45 reviews at €76 per person for 4h.
- **Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour** — See Funchal's Christmas light displays from a classic car on a private tour for your party. Transport and pickup from Funchal hotels or the port are included; food and drinks are excluded, and the outing runs in all weather. 4.87 from 79 reviews at €35 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail** — Pair sunrise at Pico do Arieiro with a hike on the Larano trail, with an optional walk on the Stairs of Heaven section. Hotel pickup and drop-off between Funchal and Caniço are included, but clouds can obscure sunrise without a refund. 4.8 from 61 reviews at €40 per person for 7h 30m.
- **Madeira Top Sunrise** — A guided night walk up to Pico Ruivo to watch the sunrise from the top of the island, with torches, insurance, a local guide and hotel pickup by private vehicle. Bring hiking shoes and warm layers; the trail maintenance fee is paid to the ranger at the end, and food is not included. 4.79 from 155 reviews at €55 per person.
- **PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer** — Not a guided hike but a sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro with a map and route briefing, so you walk the ridge to Pico Ruivo at your own pace and get collected at the end. The hiking tax, meals and a guide are not included, and a moderate level of fitness is needed. 4.78 from 339 reviews at €49 per person.

## Other collections in Madeira

- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md) — 63 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/private-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 45 tours
- [Nature & Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/nature-wildlife/?format=md) — 43 tours
- [Porto Moniz](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/porto-moniz/?format=md) — 32 tours
- [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Funchal City Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/funchal/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Santana](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Levada Walks & Hiking](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Canyoning & Adventure](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [Family Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/family-tours/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Wine & Gastronomy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/wine-gastronomy/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/boat-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Classic Cars & Sidecar](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/classic-cars/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Luxury & VIP Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/luxury-tours/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike & E-bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/bike-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Catamaran Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/catamaran-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Toboggan Rides](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/toboggan/?format=md) — 1 tour

## FAQ

**Should I choose sunrise at Pico do Arieiro or a sunset trip in Madeira?**

Choose the Pico do Areiro Sunrise 4x4 Tour for a mountain sunrise with a forest walk; Madeira Sunset Sailing suits an evening outing with a swim at sea. For example, Pico do Areiro Sunrise 4x4 Tour costs €76 per person, rated 4.89 from 152 reviews; weather may change the viewpoint. Madeira Sunset Sailing costs €55 per person, rated 4.91 from 34 reviews; hotel pickup is not included. Browse jeep tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/ · Find evening departures: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?departure=evening

**How much do Madeira sunrise and sunset tours cost, and how long do they take?**

For a sunrise hike, set aside a full day. The middle half of this page's prices is €49 to €76 per person. Across 9 outings, the median price is €55 per person and the median duration is 4.5 hours. The 2 outings also listed as hiking have a median duration of 8 hours. For example, PR1 Sunrise Hiking Transfer costs €49 per person, rated 4.78 from 339 reviews; a hiking guide is not included. Filter by price: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?price_max=80 · Find shorter outings: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?duration_max=3

**Is a private Madeira sunrise tour priced per person or for the whole group?**

Budget €80 per person for Madeira Sunrise Private Tour, minimum two; the other private listing is a Christmas lights night tour, so choose by what you want to see. The 2 private listings have a median of €58 per person; 7 shared listings have a median of €55: a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. Madeira Sunrise Private Tour: €80 per person, 4.99 from 73 reviews. Funchal Christmas Lights Sightseeing Night Tour: €35 per person, 4.87 from 79 reviews. Show private outings: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?tour_type=private

**Can I take a wheelchair or stroller on a Madeira sunrise or sunset tour?**

Operator-marked wheelchair access is listed on 1 of 9 tours. Start with Madeira Sunset Sailing for a wheelchair or stroller outing. The children filter means strollers and infants accepted: 3 of 9 listings meet that condition. Madeira Sunset Sailing is operator-marked wheelchair accessible and accepts strollers and infants, at €55 per person, rated 4.91 from 34 reviews. Filter first, then confirm access with the operator. Filter for wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?wheelchair=true · Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?kids=true

**Do Madeira sunrise and sunset tours include hotel pickup?**

For hotel pickup, choose a land outing such as Sunrise in Areeiro Peak; Madeira Sunset Sailing requires you to reach its departure point yourself. Hotel pickup is included on 8 of 9 tours. Sunrise in Areeiro Peak costs €60 per person, rated 5 from 79 reviews. Its listed tour start is six a.m.; lunch is excluded. Madeira Sunset Sailing has no hotel pickup and costs €55 per person, rated 4.91 from 34 reviews. Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?pickup=hotel

**What costs extra on Madeira sunrise and sunset tours?**

Budget separately for food and drinks on the Pico do Areiro Sunset 4x4 Tour, and for the trail maintenance fee on Madeira Top Sunrise. For example, Pico do Areiro Sunset 4x4 Tour costs €76 per person, rated 4.87 from 45 reviews, with food and drinks extra. Madeira Top Sunrise goes to Pico Ruivo with a guide at €55 per person, rated 4.79 from 155 reviews; its trail maintenance fee is extra. Find tours with tickets included: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?tickets=included

**What happens if clouds hide sunrise on a Madeira tour?**

Book the Pico do Arieiro Sunrise & Larano Hike for the walk as well as sunrise: its stated policy gives no refund when clouds obscure the sunrise. For example, Pico do Arieiro Sunrise & Larano Hike costs €40 per person, rated 4.8 from 61 reviews. Pico do Areiro Sunrise 4x4 Tour costs €76 per person, rated 4.89 from 152 reviews; weather may change its viewpoint. Browse hiking tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/ · Browse jeep tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/


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| Group | Parameters | Values |
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| 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. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

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- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?date=2026-11-24&departure=morning

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