
Voyzo runs 1 private tour in Madeira, covering 8 top attractions — each with your own guide, driver, and vehicle, and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.
Madeira is a volcanic Portuguese island in the Atlantic, about 1,000 km from mainland Portugal, known for its year-round mild climate, levada (irrigation-channel) walking trails, dramatic sea cliffs, and terraced vineyards that produce Madeira wine.
Voyzo runs Madeira as a self-contained island itinerary based in Funchal, the capital, with a private driver for the mountain roads to Pico do Arieiro and the cruise across to Porto Santo island.
Every Madeira tour is matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from for this region.
| Vehicle | Model | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Car / SUV | Land Rover Discovery or similar | Up to 5 guests | A comfortable 4x4 built for Madeira's steep, winding mountain roads, with your private driver-guide. |
| Private Van | Mercedes-Benz Vito, air-conditioned | Up to 8 guests | A spacious, air-conditioned van for small groups and families touring Funchal and the island's viewpoints. |
| Mini-Coach | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or equivalent | Up to 20 guests | For larger groups touring together, with one driver and one itinerary for the whole party. |
Popular stops our guides build into Madeira itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.
Pico do Arieiro
Madeira
Madeira's third-highest peak (1,818m), reached by road, with a sunrise viewpoint often looking out over a sea of clouds.
2
Porto Santo Beach
Madeira
A 9km stretch of golden sand on Madeira's sister island, reached by ferry, a rarity in the otherwise black-sand, volcanic archipelago.
3
Funchal Old Town
Madeira
Funchal's historic waterfront district, with the Rua de Santa Maria's colorfully painted doors and the Mercado dos Lavradores farmers' market nearby.
4
Cabo Girão & Câmara de Lobos
Madeira
One of Europe's highest sea cliffs, with a glass-floored skywalk, above the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos.
5
Santana's Traditional Thatched Houses
Madeira
The triangular, brightly painted A-frame houses (palheiros) of Santana on Madeira's north coast, a traditional building style unique to the island.
6
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
Madeira
A 70,000-square-metre botanical garden on the hillside above Funchal, with koi ponds, Asian pagodas and stone lanterns, and plant collections gathered from Madeira, Asia and southern Africa.
7
Pico Ruivo
Madeira
Madeira's highest peak at 1,861 metres, reached only on foot via a rocky trail from Pico do Arieiro or a shorter route from Achada do Teixeira, with panoramic views often above a sea of clouds.
8
Ponta de São Lourenço
Madeira
A dramatic, arid volcanic peninsula at Madeira's easternmost tip, laced with hiking trails along sheer cliffs and sea stacks — a striking contrast to the island's lush interior.
Madeira has a mild subtropical climate year-round (roughly 18-25°C), so it's a genuine any-season destination. April-October is the driest stretch for hiking, but even winter rarely drops below the mid-teens.
The island is mountainous with steep, winding roads. Funchal's center is walkable, but reaching Pico do Arieiro, the north coast, or Porto Santo requires a private vehicle or organized transport.
Weather changes fast with altitude — a sunny morning in Funchal can mean cloud and near-freezing temperatures at Pico do Arieiro's summit, so pack layers even in summer.
Portugal uses the euro. Tipping isn't obligatory, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated.
Levada (irrigation-channel) walking trails are Madeira's signature activity, but many run along narrow, unprotected edges above steep drops — stick to marked trails and check conditions after rain.
Madeira's sister island is reached by a roughly two-hour ferry or a short flight and has an unbroken 9-km golden-sand beach — a real contrast to Madeira's own black volcanic-sand coastline.
Tell us your group size and dates — we'll take care of the rest.