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Agriculture Green Tour
Includes: Pick up and Drop Off Hotel, Qualified Guide for this tour, Small Groups. Maderian Lunch included, Snacks and drinks included. Recommendations: Please bring good...
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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This tour gives the guests the freedom to choose their itinerary tailored made tour according to their interest, the time for they spend in each...
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Starting in the serene Paul da Serra and descending into the stunning Rabaçal Valley, you'll walk through the lush Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Experience breathtaking moments with wild animals in their natural habitat with a touch of adrenaline included!...
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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira IslandS9833CEdebbies, Sep 2026
Best boat trip I've had
Excellent trip, well worth the money, we saw dolphins 2 types, whales and flying fish. Plus the actual boat ride was exciting, and the staff were informative and very friendly, I loved it and would go again.
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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira IslandemilymR8324KE, Sep 2026
Perfect your!
Amazing tour, saw dolphins and whales and our guides were knowledgeable and fun!
Lloyd_L, Sep 2026
Worth every cent
The guide was great and very knowledgable about the flaura and fauna, if you like hiking it’s a must. For the waterfall bring swimming shoe or something as the rocks are quite sharp there.
Kathrin_M, Aug 2026
It was really great. I...
It was really great. I was picked up from the hotel and in a small group (15) we went comfortably along the 25 Fountains. Our guide showed us the best photo spots and kept explaining the magnificent fauna or construction. He also took good care of our group and made sure that we were doing well and that everyone was there. Sturdy and preferably waterproof footwear is really important for the trail. There are also 2 stops at the beginning for the restroom or to stock up on food and drinks. Definitely recommended.
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Agriculture Green TourGemma_M, Apr 2026
Brilliant 👏
We had an amazing guide Lucy and she was so knowledgeable and so attentive, we learned a lot and had amazing food and views along the tour!
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Private VipTours up to 4pax/8pax/19paxJeanne_C, Dec 2025
Perfect day in Funchal
Lucy was a wonderful tour guide, so knowledge and personable. Last minute change and my husband could not go so I went on my own. I changed the itinerary and had a wonderful time at the Botanical Gardens and taking the cable car back to the city. Would highly recommend this tour company.
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Private VipTours up to 4pax/8pax/19paxVijuM16, Feb 2025
Comfortable and easy
Our guide Gama , interested in every road we take and all the spots we visit by his stories about the places
He even got the stroller for our son, which made our trip easy with 18months toddler
Highly recommended booking with this tour operator and having Gama as your guide
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Agriculture Green Tourvalerie e, Jan 2025
Very informative tour I learnt much about the islands food history
Very good informative tour of the food that is grown on the Island. I have learnt a lot about the island and its people. The lunch on the mountain Resturant was excellent all local ingredients and cooked fresh. Our tour guide answered all our questions and we both came home very satisfied with the day tour.
New York City
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Islandzuhuram2019, Sep 2026
Amazing
Definitely worth it! A must if you ever in Madeira. The guides were knowledgeable and we got see a couple whales and tons of dolphins.
New York City
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Islandcinders2017, Sep 2026
Nature and adrenaline rush.
The boat ride alone was worth the money - great fun plunging over the waves- and then we got to see Bottle nose dolphins , pilot Whales and a Humpback Whale- totally amazing experience great guides and a really relaxed atmosphere. Then to top it off they email out photos taken during our trip- so much better than mine 😂
Simon_D, Jul 2026
A Most Enjoyable Day
Fabulous day had with our guide and driver, Ben. Very knowledgeable and friendly and we both enjoyed our walk and the company of our group.
The walk itself is set mostly through trees and does have many steps, both up and down. Finishing with a walk through a 800 metre tunnel.
Highly recommended.
Rakesh_S, Jul 2026
A fab way to explore this part of the island
A great trip but be warned there’s a lot of steps down and up- a reasonable level of fitness required. Waterproof hiking boots would also be a good idea for walking through the tunnel at the end- the water will potentially come up to your ankles.
Our guide Marta was fantastic!!
New York City
Private VipTours up to 4pax/8pax/19paxkanghee_k, Jan 2025
Best private tour in Madeira
Daniel is very knowledgeable and informative, while also being kind and funny. We had great conversation and a great experience with him!
New York City
Private VipTours up to 4pax/8pax/19paxShuoKai_T, Dec 2024
Super enjoyable tour in Madeira
Lucky is a fabulous tour guide and driver. 4 of us totally enjoyed the tour she recommended and we had a great time. She is so knowledgeable and speak great English. We highly highly recommend it if you are interested in having a private your in Madeira.. by the way, they provided a nice and comfortable car which we had plenty of leg room and space..
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Agriculture Green TourSalma_A, Nov 2024
Informative, Authentic Tour
This was such an amazing, authentic experience that really allowed us to fully understand the island of Madeira, the people, and their overall lifestyles. Our tour guides were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, understanding and overall had such wonderfully upbeat moods and personalities. They answered every single question we had, and took their time to ask and make sure we were enjoying our experience throughout the tour. We loved seeing everything, especially since we know we wouldn’t have come across those places and activities on our own. Thank you Lucy and Bryan for a great experience!
New York City
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island327pauliusg, Sep 2026
Best experience we’ve had!
Fast boat, fun waves, and Mother Nature at its best, with wild dolphins swimming freely around you.It’s one of those things you simply have to experience in Madeira, and I can definitely say that H2O Madeira is the best way to do it!Best wishes to Luca, who was our guide two days in a row. It was an experience we’ll remember for a long time.Hope to see you again! 🐬
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