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West Madeira Island Guided Tour & Fanal Mystic Forest

4.7 · 99 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by bearded madeira tours & walks Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup from 88 pickup points
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine the glass skywalk at Cabo girão, swimming at Porto Moniz and a short walk among Fanal's old trees.

A guide and air-conditioned transport are included; lunch, skywalk admission and pool entry cost extra. 4.68 from 99 reviews at €40 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #39 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, 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: €40 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Licensed Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Miradouro do Cabo Girão entrance fee
  • Porto Moniz natural swimming pools entrance fee

Children from €22 (ages 2 to 8). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.7
99 ratings
Tripadvisor 63 · Viator 36

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 91 of 99

Star breakdown of all 99 ratings

5 stars
84 · 85%
4 stars
7 · 7%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 3%
1 star
3 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and variety of scenery; some find the stops too rushed.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, humorous guides who explain island history and local life
  • Varied scenery at Fanal Forest, coastal villages and natural pools
  • Safe driving on steep and winding mountain roads
  • Good restaurant recommendations and stops for local food and drinks

Complaints

  • Some find stops rushed, while others report enough time to explore
  • Commentary is sometimes hard to hear inside the van
  • Some report uncomfortable vans or seating
  • Slow restaurant service at Porto Moniz

Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 December 2022 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 88 pickup points (88 pickup points listed by the operator, 87 of them hotels)
Operator
bearded madeira tours & walks; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Admire the views of the amazing glass skywalk at Cabo girão. Swim at the natural volcanic pools in Porto Moniz. Enjoy a small walk through the centenary trees of Fanal.

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €22 ages 2 to 8

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 Nature & Wildlife

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #39 of 48€407h4.68 (99)shared, max 8
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira€742h 30m4.93 (1299)shared
Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4€697h 30m4.92 (3880)shared
VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching€793h4.9 (1943)shared

Ranked #39 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 48 Nature & Wildlife

From €40 per adult