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Go West Tour - Madeira Island Excursion

4.8 · 177 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Madeira Happy Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h 45m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup from 82 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine the Natural Swimming Pools in Porto Moniz with the cliff views at Cabo Girão on a west Madeira excursion.

Live commentary and insurance are included; food is not provided, though there is a meal stop and you can bring your own. 4.8 from 177 reviews at €39 per person for 7h 45m.

In our comparison: #22 of 32 in Porto Moniz, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €39 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Live commentary
  • Insurance
  • We stop for lunch or snacks. Customers can bring their own food.
  • We stop for lunch or snacks. Customers can bring their own food.

Children from €39 (ages 3 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
177 ratings
Tripadvisor 170 · Viator 7

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 170 of 177

Star breakdown of all 177 ratings

5 stars
153 · 86%
4 stars
17 · 10%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 2%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative guides and varied route; some would prefer more time at Fanal forest.

Praised

  • Guides explain island history, culture and plant life with humour
  • Careful driving on winding roads and in poor weather
  • Clean, comfortable minibuses and a smaller group feel
  • Varied coastal and mountain stops with chances to explore
  • Good value for the range of places visited

Complaints

  • Some find stops well timed, while others want more time at Fanal forest
  • Confusion over pickup times in some bookings
  • Unclear advance information about swimming availability at Porto Moniz

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 July 2023 to 20 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We are located at the entrance of the Shopping Center, on the right side. Our shop is easy to find, just look for a yellow smiley face, shop sign. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 82 pickup points (82 pickup points listed by the operator, 81 of them hotels)
Operator
Madeira Happy Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

This tour was designed to show you all the best of the Westside of Madeira Island.

The landscape is breathtaking, the Natural Swimming Pools in Porto Moniz are a special treat. Cabo Girão cliff is a must stop for its amazing views.

All and all this is the best option to discover the wonders of Madeira Island Westside.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included We stop for lunch or snacks. Customers can…
  • Children from €39 ages 3 to 11

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Porto Moniz

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #22 of 32€397h 45m4.8 (177)shared
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest€557h5.0 (226)shared
4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other€295 per group7h4.98 (164)private
West Madeira 4x4 Tour with Local Guide€898h4.97 (177)shared

Ranked #22 of 32 in Porto Moniz by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €89, median €49; typical length 7h 30m. 7 of 32 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 32 Porto Moniz

From €39 per adult