--- title: Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/private-madeira-island-tour-the-most-complete-8-hour-experience/ type: tour city: Funchal country: Portugal price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 169 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 24 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-madeira-island-tour-the-most-complete-8-hour-experience/ --- # Private Madeira Island Tour: The Most Complete 8-Hour Experience **Guidekin's take:** A private full day that crosses the island on the old roads with a driver guide, from the São Lourenço peninsula to a swim at a black sand beach, with snacks, water and drinks on board in a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Priced per person for up to four per booking; lunch is extra. 4.82 from 169 reviews at €110 per person. ## Overview Experience the most complete private tour of Madeira on this full-day 8–9 hour journey that showcases the island’s diverse beauty. Travel along scenic old roads through charming villages, past cascading waterfalls and lush forests, and enjoy unforgettable stops at some of Madeira’s most breathtaking viewpoints. Explore the striking landscapes of the São Lourenço Peninsula, discover hidden gems along the coastline, and take the opportunity to swim either at the black sand beach of Seixal or in the natural volcanic pools of Porto Moniz and much more. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a small picnic with local snacks, with the option to stop at a traditional restaurant for lunch. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this private tour is designed to give you the best of Madeira in one unforgettable day, blending nature, culture, and relaxation in the most complete island experience. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 131 pickup points - Starts 08:00, 09:00, 10:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Rating: 4.82/5 from 169 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: My Guide Madeira ## What's included - Light refreshments - Bottled water - Snacks - Driver/guide - Beverages ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Cabo Girao** (15m) - Viewpoint offers you amazing views to the south Camara de Lobos and Funchal. 2. **Baia de Camara de Lobos** (15m; admission included) - Fisherman's Village with magnificent bay and promenade 3. **Miradouro do Veu da Noiva** (10m; admission included) - Viewpoint to Veu da Noiva Waterfall 4. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (30m; admission included) - Stopping in Porto Moniz Natural Lava Pools for pic-nic prepared by us and watching the ocean and waves. 5. **Vereda do Fanal** (15m; admission included) - Fanal Old Laurel Trees 6. **Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra** (20m) - Driving in the Old road in the mountains with amazing laurel Forest and views. 7. **Praia do Porto do Seixal** (15m; admission included) - Lets visiting One of the only natural volcanic black Sand beaches in the island. 8. **Sao Vicente** (10m) - Lets see the Waterfall Água D' Alto in são Vicente. Beautiful views to the ocean and north coast. 9. **Ribeira da Janela** (20m) - Amazing and beautiful Viewpoint where we can see all the north coast of Madeira and Ocean. Enjoy our Picnic with local products that we prepared for you. 10. **Sao Vicente** (30m) - Lets try Poncha here. In a local and Traditional bar you can choose your Poncha. Typical drink made with rum. Poncha is not included in the price (3€) 11. **Santana** (15m) - Here we Will see the typical houses. 12. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (15m) - Lets see here the views on the East corner of the island. Beautiful views near the coast. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 131 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A maximum of 4 people per booking ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 24** | €110 | | 4.82 (169) | private | | [Private Half day tour around Madeira Island](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-half-day-tour-around-madeira-island-153233P1/?format=md) | €190 per group | 3h | 5.0 (184) | private | | [CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).](/portugal/madeira/tours/cabo-gir-o-half-day-tour-3h-private-classic-car-4l-331095P4/?format=md) | €95 per group | | 5.0 (175) | private | | [Full Day of Wonders: Madeira 4x4 Private Tour](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-of-wonders-madeira-4x4-private-tour-457696P1/?format=md) | €425 per group | 7h | 5.0 (115) | private | Ranked #24 of 24 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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