Discover Madeira’s dramatic landscapes and rich flavors on a 4-hour vintage sidecar tour from Funchal. Experience sweeping views, hidden valleys, and authentic local treats along winding mountain roads.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; passengers should be comfortably seated and able to mount/dismount the sidecar.
Wildlife
History
The Nuns’ Valley earned its name as a sanctuary for nuns escaping pirate raids in the 16th century, deeply linked to Madeira’s early settlement.
Conservation
Madeira emphasizes sustainable tourism; many tours like this promote low-impact visitation and preserve native habitats through controlled access.
Madeira Sidecar Tours
Discover Madeira’s dramatic landscapes and rich flavors on a 4-hour vintage sidecar tour from Funchal. Experience sweeping views, hidden valleys, and authentic local treats along winding mountain roads.
Madeira Sidecar Tours operates from Funchal, Madeira, offering guided sidecar motorcycle tours across the island. The company provides a range of curated trips that vary from short 2‑hour outings to full 8‑hour island excursions. Key itineraries include Ponta de São Lourenço, visits to the Cristo Rei Statue and the fishing village of Caniçal, and photo-focused Old Road tours along both the west and east coasts. Longer routes traverse the island’s west and east sides with stops at banana plantations, vineyards, Porto Moniz lava pools, Eira do Serrado, Nun’s Valley and Curral das Freiras.
Tours explore Funchal’s historical center, the Farmer’s Market, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão Skywalk, trout farms, the Laurissilva forest and traditional Santana houses. Many itineraries offer local tastings such as chestnut cake and sweet Ginja liqueur, and flexible stops tailored to guest preferences. Durations listed include 2, 3, 4 and 8-hour options to suit varied schedules.
The operation emphasizes personalized sightseeing in small groups and photographic opportunities along scenic roads and viewpoints. Transfers and exact routes are adapted based on the selected tour and guest needs. Madeira Sidecar Tours is based in Funchal and specializes in showing Madeira’s coastal cliffs, mountain valleys and cultural highlights from an authentic sidecar perspective. Booking details, availability and specific meeting points are provided at reservation, and each trip description outlines highlights and expected duration. Trip lengths, meeting points and optional lunches depend on the selected itinerary and are clarified during booking to match guest schedules and accessibility needs where applicable locally.
Base
Funchal, Madeira
Central meeting point in Funchal
Durations
2–8 hours
Short to full-day options
Scenic Routes
Coast & Mountains
Views from cliffs to valleys
Tours Offered
9 tours
Varied itineraries across the island
Reserve a tailored sidecar experience to explore Madeira’s cliffs, valleys and coastal villages — spaces fill quickly for popular routes.
Dress for Wind and Weather
Bring a windbreaker or layers—the open sidecar can get chilly, especially at higher elevations.
Camera Ready for Panoramas
Keep your camera handy to capture sweeping views from Eira do Serrado and the Nuns’ Valley.
Motion Sensitivity Advice
Those prone to motion sickness should prepare accordingly; the roads are winding but the stops help break up the ride.
Flexible Schedule
Communicate with your guide about preferred stops or interests; the tour is designed to be adaptable.
Windbreaker or Light Jacket
Protects from wind chill on the open sidecar, especially in mountain areas.
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Sunglasses
Reduces glare on bright, sunny days and improves visibility while riding.
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Camera or Smartphone
Captures dramatic landscapes and spontaneous moments throughout the ride.
Comfortable Footwear
Needed for safe, easy entry and exit from the sidecar and walking short distances at stops.