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Madeira West Coast: Half-Day Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

5.0 · 49 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Madeira Sidecar Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h–5h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 · Hotel pickup from 104 pickup points
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos and the west coast by vintage sidecar on a private tour for your party.

Helmets, rain ponchos and a driver-guide are included; with two passengers, one rides behind the driver; priced per group, per sidecar. 4.98 from 49 reviews at €199 per group/vehicle for 1h–5h.

In our comparison: #6 of 8 in Classic Cars & Sidecar, 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: €199 per group.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Helmet(s) and disposable rain ponchos
  • Insurance
  • Gas
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
49 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 49 of 49

Star breakdown of all 49 ratings

5 stars
48 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the tailored routes, local knowledge and careful driving, but warn that the ride can be cold.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain island history, culture and plant life
  • Careful driving helps passengers feel safe on winding roads
  • Routes and stops adapted to personal interests and previous visits
  • Comfortable sidecars with helmet intercoms for questions while riding
  • Visits to viewpoints and villages away from the busier tourist stops

Complaints

  • The ride can feel cold, especially up in the mountains

Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 March 2018 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet us at our office at the Historic Centre of Funchal and the sidecar driver will be waiting for you. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
You can choose a different spot to end your tour, as long it is within the visited area.
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 104 pickup points (104 pickup points listed by the operator, 102 of them hotels)
Operator
Madeira Sidecar Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified

The booking form will also ask for: 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 Classic Cars & Sidecar

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 8€199 per group1h–5h4.98 (49)private
CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).€95 per group2h5.0 (179)private
Madeira West Coast: Old West Road Private Vintage Sidecar Tour€165 per group1h4.99 (237)private
3 Hour Private Trike Tours of Madeira Island€170 per group3h5.0 (75)private

Ranked #6 of 8 in Classic Cars & Sidecar by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €69, median €50; typical length 1h 30m. 7 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Classic Cars & Sidecar

From €199 per group