Top Funchal Art & Culture

Although Madeira is most famous for its natural landscapes, the Portuguese island also harbors a rich history. Receive an introduction to the history of Funchal during a walking tour that offers a more intimate glimpse into the Old Town than you’d get traveling by coach or car. This tour, which proves ideal for first-time visitors, allows you to benefit from the insider knowledge and personalized attention of your guide.

Get a comprehensive tour of Funchal, combined with personalized attention, on this private excursion. With a dedicated guide behind the wheel, you’ll enjoy private transportation for a stress-free trip that ticks all of the important sights off your list. Stops include Sao Joao do Pico Fortress, Quinta das Cruzes, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Mercado dos Lavradores, and some impressive lookout points for great photo ops.

This full-day private island tour stops at seven unique locations for a mix of cultural and natural attractions. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed laurel forest of Laurisilva, an optional swimming excursion in the lava pools of Porto Moniz, and panoramic views from the Encumeada lookout point. Tours also include door-to-door transfers—with hotel pickup—in a comfortable, WIFI-equipped vehicle.

Discover Funchal’s highlights on this private tour. It’s an ideal choice for visitors with limited time in Madeira’s capital. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and take the stress out of transport planning, as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. You can customize your tour based on your interests, and options include Garajau, Camara de Lobos, and Nossa Senhora do Monte. Adventurous travelers can try a wooden basket ride. 

Uncover the natural splendor surrounding Funchal on this full-day northern wonders Jeep trip. Stay from Funchal’s well-trodden paths in a fully-equipped Jeep to see the awe-inspiring plateaus at Paul da Serra. Admire the natural Porto Moniz pools, formed by volcanic activity long ago, as well as the renowned São Vicente vineyards and Cabo Girao.

Spend the day hiking the remarkable Levada das 25 Fontes without any of the hassles of organizing transport, meals and more. On this small group hiking excursion, all of those things are pre-arranged for you. Catch your transport from Funchal and focus on the stunning landscapes of the Laurissilva Forest. Hike through to the center of the forest to get a close-up look at some of its natural highlights, including the dramatic 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls.

Madeira Island’s western shores are home to natural sea pools, traditional fishing villages, soaring cliffs, and dense forests, but reaching the top sites requires local knowledge. On this tour, travel from your Canico, Funchal, or Machico hotel via air-conditioned minibus, and reach the sites with ease. Hit sites of interest including Câmara de Lobos, Porto Moniz, and the Ribeira Brava, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Spend a day exploring the dramatic sea cliffs, islands and traditional villages of Madeira’s east coast on this full-day small-group tour, with a maximum of 8 people. Enjoy magnificent views of Ribeiro Frio, Pico do Arieiro and Laurissilva forest; discover the crafts-making heritage of Camacha village; and snap photos of the thatched triangular houses in Santana village. After a scenic walk along the levadas (canal ways) and a visit to a trout farm, tuck into a delicious 3-course lunch (included) on the island of Grutas do Faial.

On this scenic, private half-day trip, you’ll travel from Pico dos Barcelos to picturesque Nun's Valley in a comfortable, WIFI-equipped car. See where the nuns of the Monastery of Santa Clara once sought refuge from French privateers. Other highlights include postcard-perfect views from Pico dos Barcelos, a stop at popular Eira do Serrado lookout point, and a peek at the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva Forest.

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The Sao Vicente Caves from Funchal are more than 30 minutes away. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and driving yourself with this northeast Portugal tour. Along with a guaranteed visit to the Sao Vicente Caves, you’ll stop by Ponta Delgada, Santana, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Funchal hotel pickup and drop-off are included for an extra convenience.

This Half day is dedicated to flowers, one of the island treasures. We partnered with Palheiro gardens to you this beautiful quiet sight in the east of Funchal. Our Island offers a vast repertoire of gardens that's why one of Madeira nicknames was the Garden of the Atlantic. During this tour, we will take you to the Palheiro Garden a beautiful private garden that was owned by the Blandy family. After our beautiful walk-in Palheiro Gardens we head to the Hortensia Gardens where you can drink various teas, enjoy the delicious and famous apple pie plus enjoy the fabulous panoramic view over the city of Funchal. We also visit two emblematic viewpoints, São João Latrão and Terreiro da Luta and Discover the story of the Lady of Peace.

On this six-hour tour you can tailor an itinerary with the help of your local guide/driver. You can choose the different areas you want to visit. The City of Funchal, the Fishing Village of Câmara de Lobos, the west sea cliffs of Cabo Girão, the unique Fajã dos Padres, the hill side village of Monte, the east coast cliffs of Garajau, the Botanical Garden, or even the breathtaking mountain views of Nuns Valley are all possible options for your tour itinerary. Whatever your choice of itinerary, your guide will be there to help you at every moment.

With a local guide on the driving seat this tour provides a drive up the hills of Funchal to the famous View Points of Pináculo and Garajau.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

From Funchal we go to São Vicente in the North Coast, known by its vineyards, volcanic caves and Madeira table wine production. Then we visit Seixal´s lava pools, where we can see one of the most famous waterfall that by resembling a bride ́s veil got its name Véu da Noiva . Afterwards, we stop at the natural volcanic pools in Porto Moniz, one of the most visited places in Madeira, having the opportunity to swim in crystalline waters and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After, we go uphill to Fanal, a place of rare beauty in the middle of the Laurissilva Forest, which is one of the 7th Natural Wonders of Portugal, with centenary trees. Continuing to Paúl da Serra, the biggest plateau of the island at nearly 1500 mts high with stunning views, we will have a lunch break (not included) in a typical Madeiran restaurant. To finish our tour, we drive to Cabo Girão, the highest Sea Cliff in Europe and the second in the World with 589 mts., better known for its suspended glass floor Viewpoint.

Explore Madeira through the island’s cuisine and musical traditions on this evening dinner and live performance experience. Following a pickup at your Funchal or Caniço hotel, take your seat to sample speciality dishes such as skewered beef and fresh soups—with locally produced wines from across the island. Savor fine food among old friends and new, and enjoy performances of traditional folk music from some of Madeira’s most acclaimed musicians.

Madeira’s winding roads are made for exploring, but with so much to see, driving your own vehicle can mean missing out on views. Enjoy the flexibility of a road trip and the convenience of a dedicated driver as you check out Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girao, Ribeira Brava Viewpoint, and Serra de Agua, with stops to stretch, take photos, and check out cliff-side panoramas along the way.

The tour is from 9h-12h30 Its just a half day tour if you dont want to do a full day tour! Its a small village where you can have a chestnut cakes, liqueurs, cookies,bread etc We have three stops

The Madeira Theme Park in Santana is a magnificent space dedicated to the history, science and tradition of the Madeira Islands. The Madeira Theme Park, located in the city of Santana, is a fantastic exhibition centre dedicated to the history, science and tradition of the Madeira Islands. It occupies an area of 145,000 m2 and should not be missed by visitors; it is the only one of its kind in Portugal. The Park's main attractions are the four multimedia pavilions; "Discovery of the Islands", "Future of the Earth", "Fantastic Voyage in Madeira" and "A World of Islands, The Islands of the World". A replica of the Monte train, traditional oxcarts and nets, a traditional Santana (Fee applies). The visit to the garden area is open to all, an open space area disclosing some specimens of the island indiginous flora, and footpaths, which are also amongst some interesting features of this cultural and scientific attraction.

This tour is dedicated to the history and culture of Madeira Embroidery, the Museum of Embroidery and Handicrafts recreates the romantic atmosphere of a Madeiran house. This museum seeks to recreate the romantic atmosphere of a house on the island of Madeira, paying homage to a centuries-old art and offering the visitor a display of pieces, true relics, which were produced over 150 years ago, and which attest to the refinement, luxury, and perfection, which have always been common denominators of this art that, due to its attributes, has become an internationally recognized brand. We will visit the Museum, some Madeira Embroidery shops as well as the Madeira and Wine Institute where you can also look for our local handicrafters’ creation.

East Madeira is known for its stunning A-Framed houses in Camacha. This day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time in Madeira as you’ll see many highlights in one tour. Get access to incredible Pico Arieiro views, see the UNESCO World Heritage site Laurissilva Forest, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Traveling with a guide means you won’t get lost, and you’ll learn about Madeira as you explore its attractions.

Visit the village of Monte on this private tour, which ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. After pickup in central Madeira, ride up the local hills in a private vehicle, enjoying the scenery instead of fussing over directions and driving yourself. Once you reach Monte, enjoy the landscaped grounds of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte and the views over Funchal.

Get a taste of Madeiran culture with dinner and a show at a traditional restaurant in Funchal. Tuck into ‘espetada,’ spiced beef skewers grilled over an open fire, and other local delicacies paired with wine and coffee. Plus, while you’re eating, watch an authentic folklore group perform some of Madeira’s best-loved folk dances. You can even join in, if you like.