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title: "Fanal e Porto Moniz: O Lado Icónico"
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/fanal-e-porto-moniz-o-lado-ic-nico/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 103
duration_minutes: 360
duration_max_minutes: 420
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Fanal and pools in 6h–7h
rank_in_category: 32 of 48 (Nature & Wildlife)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/fanal-e-porto-moniz-o-lado-ic-nico/
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# Fanal e Porto Moniz: O Lado Icónico

**Guidekin's take:** Fanal Forest and Porto Moniz's natural pools anchor a route with viewpoint photo stops and time set aside for lunch. Air-conditioned transport is included; lunch and pool entrance fees are paid separately. 4.78 from 103 reviews at €55 per person for 6h–7h.

In our comparison: #32 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Madeira’s most iconic side on a journey through the island’s most spectacular viewpoints, featuring the magical Fanal Forest and the famous Porto Moniz natural pools.
Our drivers are qualified to give you years of Madeiran history, never forgetting to stop in areas where they can take photos and even visit small towns.
We also make a longer stop (90 minutes) for lunch (not included)
Atenção 25 de Dezembro e 1 de Janeiro não fazemos excursões.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 14 pickup points
- Starts 08:30, 09:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €29: ages 3 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 14 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person
- Duration: 6h–7h
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 103 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeiralimo - Travel Agency
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.78 from 103 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 99 of 103.

- 5 stars: 86 (83%)
- 4 stars: 13 (13%)
- 3 stars: 3 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative guides and confident driving; limited minibus legroom is a recurring caveat.

**Praised:**
- Informative guides share island knowledge with humour
- Skilled driving on narrow, winding roads helps passengers feel safe
- Mountain and coastal viewpoints with opportunities for photos
- Island tours repeatedly described as good value for money

**Complaints:**
- Some report cramped minibus seating and limited legroom, while others find the ride comfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2013-12-31 to 2024-01-22); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Microphone in the car
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- short stops for photos

## Not included

- Lunch
- Gratification
- Pool entrances

## Itinerary

1. **Camara De Lobos** (25m) - Uma Vila piscatória cheia de cores
2. **Cabo Girao** (20m) - For the most fearless go to the glass platform to enjoy the landscape of Europe's largest pinnacle
3. **Ribeira Brava** (30m) - A ultima paragem para visitar o pequena vila antes de subir ao 1500m
4. **Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra** (pass by, no stop) - Um planalto com 16km2, aqui poderia ter sido a pista do aeroporto
5. **Posto Florestal Fanal** (15m) - Discover Madeira’s most iconic side on a journey through the island’s most spectacular viewpoints, featuring the magical Fanal Forest and the famous Porto Moniz natural pools."
6. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (2h) - At this place we stop for people to enjoy the sea and also charging energy's eating something.
7. **Miradouro do Veu da Noiva** (15m) - Venha ver o véu da noiva, será que é assim tão longo?

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 14

## 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

## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #32 of 48** | €55 | 6h–7h | 4.78 (103) | shared |
| [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1299) | shared |
| [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3880) | shared |
| [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | shared |

Ranked #32 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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