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13 Best Self-Guided Tours In Madeira

The best days out on the island.

The 13 best self-guided tours on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.

13 Best Self-Guided Tours In Madeira

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço (and why it matters)
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

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1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on Madeira with door-to-door transfer from Funchal. Self-guided trail, 10 km.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“It was great! Pickup was right on time and communicated well, we were dropped off right at the viewing point and then it was really easy to find our way to the trails. It might have been good to have a bit more time to enjoy the scenery and have more snack stops on the…”

2,798 reviewsFrom $37by Do it Madeira

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike - From Funchal to Rabacal: shared van, predictable timing, fewer headaches
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Madeira, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

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2.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

Self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco levada hike from Funchal with round-trip transfer, best start times, and waterfall-first timing.

★ 4.8

“Amazing trip, worth the money and time spent. In the morning it was a bit chilly, but in the afternoon it became really hot, so be prepared. Hiking trail is not so difficult, so probably you will have some time to explore other routes nearby, at least partly, as we did. Guide was very friendly,…”

841 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike - The hike plan: how the self-guided Caldeirão Verde route is set up
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Madeira, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

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3.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

Self-guided Caldeirão Verde hike in Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest with hotel pickup, 15 km round trip, tunnels, levada, waterfalls.

★ 4.9

“I think this hike, the Green Cauldron, is the most beautiful on the island. Because of the number of people you need to pass or give way to on the return journey, ideally the pick up time should be 45 minutes later.”

668 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Pickup, timing, and the small-van ride feel
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

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PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal - Getting to Rabaçal: The Shared Van Pickup That Saves Time
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal

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PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Pickup Boundaries in Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, and Machico
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

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6.PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

Self-guided PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike with roundtrip transfer from the Funchal area, waterfall views, and Laurissilva forest scenery.

★ 4.5

“The forest and scenery is beautiful! Personally I preferred the 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls but the Caldeirão Verde waterfall is still pretty (just felt more crowded). If you are a bit anxious about heights just be mindful the last little stretch might make you a bit nervous (worth pushing through though). When it gets…”

28 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $39.76by Do It Madeira

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PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot) - Pickup Windows, Confirmation, and Where the Ride Stops
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)

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Audio Guide Citywalk Funchal for Cruise Guests - Madeira Discovery, Pirate Raids, and the Storytelling Pace
Audio Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Madeira, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Audio Guide Citywalk Funchal for Cruise Guests

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Self-Guided Sightseeing Tour on an Eletric Car | Funchal - Getting started: your meeting point and what to expect from Spinach
Guided, Madeira, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Self-Guided Sightseeing Tour on an Eletric Car | Funchal

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Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City - Start at the CR7 Museum and follow the route’s built-in rhythm
Audio Tours, City Tours, Guided, Madeira, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City

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10.Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City

Walk Funchal’s old city with an English audio guide, from CR7 Museum to palace views, with chapels, market stops, wine, and forts.

★ 4.5

“Excellent informative audio guide. I did have to check the navigation map a couple of times due to gps lag but the audio navigation prompts otherwise worked well. Recommended.”

8 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $11.99by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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A Self-Guided Walk Through Funchal’s Historic Heart With a Local - Old Protestant Cemetery: a gentle monument with a big backstory
Guided, Historical Tours, Madeira, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

A Self-Guided Walk Through Funchal’s Historic Heart With a Local

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"Self-Guided" E-Bike Tour - Ponta de São Lourenço to Funchal - Getting from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço: the Jeep/SUV head start
Canico, Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Guided, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

“Self-Guided” E-Bike Tour – Ponta de São Lourenço to Funchal

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12.“Self-Guided” E-Bike Tour – Ponta de São Lourenço to Funchal

GPS-led e-bike ride from Ponta de São Lourenço to Funchal, about 40 km with big climbs, small group, hotel pickup, optional Cristo Rei stop.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful bike ride on excellent bikes and good roads, which is excellent to do. A lot of freedom along the way to deviate from the programmed route to visit viewpoints, interesting places and villages along the route; the GPS automatically leads you back to the original route. Excellently organised.”

5 reviewsFrom $95by MADCycle

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"Self-Guided" E-Bike Road Tour from Funchal to Garajau - The Ride Toward Garajau: Quiet Roads and Serious Hills
Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Guided, Madeira, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

“Self-Guided” E-Bike Road Tour from Funchal to Garajau

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13.“Self-Guided” E-Bike Road Tour from Funchal to Garajau

Ride Madeira from Funchal to Garajau on an e-bike with Garmin GPS and a Cristo Rei stop. Small group, 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“We were met by Oscar who bought a selection of bike sizes to make sure we had the right ones. The bikes were like new and so smooth. The battery was phenomenal getting us easily up the hills despite them being so steep. The helmets were new and clean and the Garmin showed the route…”

3 reviewsFrom $55by MADCycle

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