Customize your tour - Private Group – 500€ per car - Up to 8 people
Design your own eight-hour private tour from Funchal—coastal cliffs, levada walks, highland viewpoints or a taste-focused day in local villages. Private car, multilingual guides, and flexible routing make this an efficient way to see Madeira on your terms.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to walk 1–3 miles on uneven terrain and climb short flights of steps or steep switchbacks.
Wildlife
History
Madeira’s laurisilva forest is a relict of the Tertiary era and sections of it are UNESCO-listed for their ecological importance.
Conservation
Stick to marked trails and avoid off-trail shortcuts—levada walls are fragile and erosion spreads quickly; use refillable bottles to reduce plastic waste.
Customize your tour - Private Group – 500€ per car - Up to 8 people
Book around sunrise or late afternoon
Golden hour gives softer light on cliffs and reduces midday haze for photos and coastal views.
Wear grippy shoes for levada sections
Some levada paths are narrow and damp—sturdy footwear prevents slips on mossy stones.
Confirm pickup access
Tell the operator your exact Funchal address so the driver can plan narrow-street access and pickup logistics.
Carry small change
Many village cafes and roadside stands prefer cash for quick purchases and snacks.
Layered clothing
Temperatures vary with altitude—pack breathable layers and a warm mid-layer for highland stops.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction for levada banks, village cobbles and uneven viewpoints.
Light rain shell
Useful against sudden showers or coastal spray during higher-altitude stops.
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Camera or smartphone with wide-angle
Wide lenses capture cliff panoramas, levada corridors and village scenes effectively.