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Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

4.7 Great 722 reviews
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8h
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German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A coach day around the west that links the Cabo Girão cliff, Ribeira Brava, the Paul da Serra plateau and Porto Moniz with time for lunch or a dip in the sea pools, with a professional guide. Pickup is free only from Funchal hotels, and the Skywalk ticket and lunch are extra. 4.68 from 722 reviews at €43 per person.

From the guide

Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.

Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.

Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.

Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)

What's Not Included

Lunch
Entrance fees: Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket

Itinerary

Cabo Girao Stop 1
At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it's the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.
20 min
Ribeira Brava Stop 2
At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.
30 min
Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island Stop 3
10 min
Porto Moniz Stop 4
We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.
1h 30m
Ribeira da Janela Stop 5
Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.
Pass by
Seixal Stop 6
, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.
20 min
On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mounta... Stop 7
On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.
20 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.

Start point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal, Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

End point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal, Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 43 / person