Funchal Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

We had a great time on the boat trip despite not seeing any dolphins or whales. The team was very attentive and polite and they had great knowledge on Madeira. The boat itself was a great size for the 10 of us, it didnt feel squashed and there was plenty of room at the front to watch the sea. We did see some flying fish which was pretty cool! And we swam in the sea with snorkels. Would definitely use On Tales again to hopefully see some dolphins and wales next time!

We had such a great time! Pedro was super friendly, kind and genuinely caring throughout the whole trip. He made us feel comfortable from the start and really knew how to make the day fun and enjoyable. Thanks to Pedro, we didn’t just go on a tour — we actually got to experience Madeira and enjoy the whole adventure. Would absolutely recommend this tour, and if you get Pedro as your guide, you’re in for a great day! 🙌

Although a long day, it was interesting and enjoyable. Danny, our tour guide, was very informative and entertaining. He was ver accommodating with my husband who is disabled.

Amazing experience. Small group, with a top tour guide. Definitely recommended for you. Thank you Cláudio!

Our guide Romero picked us up on the dot outside our hotel. There were just 6 of us in the van which was clean and comfortable with good a/c. We toured the West side of Madeira and Romero had lots of information and was happy to chat about the places we visited, answering questions along the way. Madeira is a beautiful island with lots of scenic viewpoints and interesting history. The tour was well worth doing. We spent a couple of hours in Port Moniz for lunch and a swim in the volcanic pools. There are changing rooms, showers and toilets.

Make sure you bring clothes for cold wind. Gloves are a lightweight addition. We are older, but still did part of the hike. I was kept well informed of our meeting time and place and Claudio made sure our drive was safe and comfortable. He was great.

Had a great tour today with our guide Romero. All the tour locations were excellent and Romero was friendly and advised lots of facts and knowledge about Madeira in between tour destinations. Highly recommend this tour.

excellent trip, guide was brilliant, got us to zip wire on time and took us to great spots with a nice touch of a poncha bar at the end (recommend the strawberry and lime) . Zip wire was amazing!...Just ensure you book zipline in advance!

As a family of 7 including a 2 year old, this vehicle was perfect. Very comfortable with plenty of room for us all. Roberto was very informative and great fun. The tour took us to places we hadn’t been before. We would highly recommend Roberto for your tour to see this wonderful island!

Knowledgeable tour guide, very pleasant and helpful. Comfortable and punctual transfer. Beautiful, easy hike.

Tour was very good. Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.

We’ve been to Madeira 4 times, and this was truly one of our favorite experiences. What a beautiful way to view the island from another angle, and at the same time see some wildlife. From start to finish we are so happy with this experience, everyone on the team were so kind and helpful. Everything was thoroughly explained and the boat was beautiful. We thought this will be a one time experience, but we already can’t wait to book again when we are back! Thank you!

We had an amazing full-day Jeep tour of Madeira with Jazz as our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire day so fun and relaxed. We got to see so many beautiful parts of the island that we would never have found on our own, and Jazz did a great job tailoring the day to what we wanted to see. He gave us clear expectations of what to do at each stop, and kept the day running efficiently without us getting stuck in huge lines or crowds. Highly highly highly recommend this tour, and especially Jazz!

This tour sets itself apart from the others by caring about its clients and ensuring they truly enjoy the day! Roberto was very informative and friendly. He even came by our hotel to get us where other tours would only meet us at a bus stop which we were unfamiliar with since this was our first trip to Madeira. Six stars!

We had a very informative and pleasant day with Roberto and the other four passengers. When the road was closed due to an event occurring at Pico Areeiro, he quickly pivoted and took another route. Very upbeat and organized, the van was very comfortable, driving was excellent, and he nimbly switched from speaking Italian to English, including all of us. He even picked us up at our hotel vs the previous tour who had us go to a bus stop we weren’t familiar with. He was very knowledgeable and after the tour, gave us an authentic, local dinner place to try for dinner. Definitely worth the money and highly recommend !

Diogo the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable 100% recommend this tour to anybody looking to see madeira