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title: Madeira Best of the West Day Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-best-of-the-west-day-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 43
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.68
reviews: 724
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 31 of 32 (Porto Moniz)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-best-of-the-west-day-tour/
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# Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

**Guidekin's take:** 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 724 reviews at €43 per person.

In our comparison: #31 of 32 in Porto Moniz, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 111 pickup points
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €22: ages 5 to 10

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 111 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €43 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 724 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Lido Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.68 from 724 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 684 of 724.

- 5 stars: 563 (78%)
- 4 stars: 121 (17%)
- 3 stars: 22 (3%)
- 2 stars: 8 (1%)
- 1 star: 10 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and varied scenery; some find stops too long for what there is to see.

**Praised:**
- Informative, engaging guides explain Madeira's history, landscape and local life
- Varied coastal, mountain and village stops
- Confident driving on narrow, winding roads
- Time to swim, eat and explore at Porto Moniz
- Good value for a broad introduction to western Madeira

**Complaints:**
- Some enjoy the pace, while others find stops too long or time at favourite sights too short
- Unclear or changed pickup details cause confusion at the meeting point
- Some enjoy the stop selection, while others find village and viewpoint stops uninteresting
- Poor weather can prevent swimming at Porto Moniz

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-09-29 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Lunch
- Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket

## Itinerary

1. **Cabo Girao** (20m) - 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.
2. **Ribeira Brava** (30m) - At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.
3. **Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island** (10m)
4. **Porto Moniz** (1h 30m) - 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.
5. **Ribeira da Janela** (pass by, no stop) - Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.
6. **Seixal** (20m) - , where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.
7. **On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mounta...** (20m) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- 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

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_Ttz679hYAwR1BalE8pcO7Q

Pickup points listed by the operator: 111

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Porto Moniz

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #31 of 32** | €43 | 8h | 4.68 (724) | 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 #31 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.

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