--- title: Go West Tour - Madeira Island Excursion lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/go-west-tour-madeira-island-excursion/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 39 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 177 duration_minutes: 465 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 32 (Porto Moniz) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/go-west-tour-madeira-island-excursion/ --- # Go West Tour - Madeira Island Excursion **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 82 pickup points - Food not included: We stop for lunch or snacks. Customers can… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €39: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 82 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €39 per person - Duration: 7h 45m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 177 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Madeira Happy Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.8 from 177 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 170 of 177. - 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 (2023-07-20 to 2026-09-20); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Live commentary - Insurance ## Not included - We stop for lunch or snacks. Customers can bring their own food. - We stop for lunch or snacks. Customers can bring their own food. ## Itinerary 1. **Cabo Girao** (20m) - Cabo Girão is the second-highest sea cliff in Europe with a superb new glass platform that allows you to see all the way down. Great views overlooking Funchal City and Câmara de Lobos. 2. **Ribeira Brava** (30m) - Beautiful Village by the sea, full of traditional stores and a historical church to visit, located in the center. 3. **Levada do Paul da Serra** (15m) - This stop is located at a viewpoint overlooking the famous Levada Walks located in the valley. 4. **Porto Moniz** (1h 30m) - This stop is located at the Porto Moniz village where we'll stop for lunch. This village is famous for its Natural Swimming Pools. 5. **Miradouro do Veu da Noiva** (15m) - In this stop, you will be able to witness a wonderful waterfall located near the ocean. 6. **Sao Vicente** (30m) - São Vicente is a very beautiful village surrounded by breathtaking mountains on both sides. 7. **Miradouro da Encumeada** (15m) - A viewpoint located on a passage between the North and the South of the Island with fantastic views. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0_QUC_RfYAwRZl8tAhB4HX0 Pickup points listed by the operator: 82 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Porto Moniz | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 32** | €39 | 7h 45m | 4.8 (177) | shared | | [Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-safari-porto-moniz-lava-pools-fanal-forest/?format=md) | €55 | 7h | 5.0 (226) | shared | | [4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other](/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-safari-private-jeep-full-day-customizable-santana-or-porto-moniz-or-other/?format=md) | €295 per group | 7h | 4.98 (164) | private | | [West Madeira 4x4 Tour with Local Guide](/portugal/madeira/tours/west-madeira-4x4-tour-with-local-guide/?format=md) | €89 | 8h | 4.97 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/porto-moniz/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/go-west-tour-madeira-island-excursion/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md