Madeira's East Side Express Private Tour

Excursions & day trips

Madeira, Portugal

from 8 reviews

4.75/5

Free Cancellation

Language: English , Spanish , Portuguese

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Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes

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Do this because

You'll stroll through Santa Cruz village and taste treats from a top bakery

There's a visit to Machico, the historic landing spot of Madeira's first sailors

You can marvel at cliffs and panoramic Atlantic views in Ponta do Rosto

The tour includes stops to enjoy stunning panoramas over Madeira's north coast

You'll explore Quinta da Junta Garden, a locals' favourite in Santo da Serra

What to expect

Explore Madeira on an exclusive itinerary designed by Madeira 4 Tours, enjoying a private half‑day experience with Ross.Begin in Santa Cruz, strolling the promenade by the pebble beach, visiting the municipal garden and the 1507 church, or trying a traditional bakery. From there, continue to Machico, Madeira’s oldest town, with a charming centre, shops, a sandy beach, and historical monuments.Next, ascend to Pico do Facho at ~570 m for wide views over the “dragon tail” coastline and the airport’s landing approach. Here, you'll head to Ponta do Rosto, where African winds create a desert‑like landscape and a unique view over Ponta de São Lourenço. Cross to the north and climb through the Laurissilva Forest to reach Miradouro da Portela, overlooking lush green valleys and Madeira’s north coast.Conclude your journey at Quinta da Junta Garden in Santo da Serra, a local favourite with exotic plants, birds, and a beautiful viewpoint over the hills of Machico. This experience is private, flexible, and designed to avoid crowds for a smooth and comfortable day.

What's included

Guided tour

Private transportation

Private tour

Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

Driver guide

Child seat

Local guide

Small group experience

Insurance

What's not included

Food and drinks

Attractions tickets

What to remember

Know in advance:

This tour offers two types of vehicles: one for 3 and one for 4 passengers

For cruise ship passengers: meeting point outside the main cruise terminal, in front of the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum (approx. 10 min walk). Alternatively, provide your cruise ship name and arrival time for pick-up inside the terminal

Pick-up from accommodation is included in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos & Caniço. The car usually arrives about 10 minutes before your scheduled time

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking

Jacket (Madeira weather can change quickly)

Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for sunny days

Provider

Madeira 4 Tours

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up and drop-off in Funchal, Caniço and Camara de Lobos. Please provide your pick-up location at checkout.

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Reviews

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Moragh & Stuart

September 2026

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 55 years old

Excellent

Our driver and guide Ross was excellent. He gave us so much information about all our destinations as well as throughout our car journey en route. It was lovely to visit quieter points of interest, rather than the tourist heavy 'usual' places. He came with us to talk us through where we were, then always left us to wander at our leisure. We'd highly recommend this trip

Dominique

August 2026

From Netherlands

Excellent

Reinhard

September 2025

From Germany

Traveled as As a couple - 56 years old

Excellent

Ross ist ein toller Guide der seine Heimat liebt und viel über Kultur und Land erzählt. Die Erzählungen sind nicht überfrachtet er lässt einem auch Zeit die Landschaft zu geniessen. Die Tour würden wir jederzeit wieder machen

Danny Vanhaelewyn

October 2024

From Netherlands

Traveled as As a couple - 49 years old

Excellent

Super gids,Ross. Goede chauffeur. Deze trip is meer dan zijn geld waard. Persoonlijk en individuele bezoeken, je blijft overal zolang je zelf wil. Is heel geschikt voor koppel, of maximaal voor drie personen. De beste manier om Madeira te verkennen.een absolute aanrader.

Martin R

August 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Excellent

Ross was great, he tailored our experience due to inclement weather (in July!) & was super informative throughout our 4 hour tour, I honestly could not of wanted for more, he is such a nice & friendly guy, the time just flew, I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Thanks for such a great day Ross, I hope the business blossoms as you deserve it.. Martin & Lorraine. PS, if you search you will find him on him & you can contact him direct ;-)

Eric

February 2024

From Netherlands

Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Great

Super leuke trip met Ross. Hij weet veel over het eiland en haar geschiedenis. Prachtige plekken bezocht.

Kate

February 2024

From United Kingdom

Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Ross is a very knowledgeable guide, his English is excellent and he drove us to some beautiful viewing points. He was generous with his time, was very informative about local history, and was great company for the morning.

Kerstin

September 2023

From Germany

Traveled as Alone - 34 years old

Excellent

Der Fahrer war super - freundlich, zuvorkommend und sympathisch. Er erzählte viel über Land und Leute und konnte alle meine Fragen beantworten. Es war eine echte Genusstour!

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