Funchal · Madeira · Portugal
Madeira,
as it should
be seen.
Private guided tours for up to 4 passengers. Levada walks, mountain roads, wine routes. Booked direct, no fees.
400+
Tours guided
1,200+
Guests served
4.9 / 5
Average guest rating
Since 2021
Operating in Madeira
Six private tours
Our Tours
All tours are private: your group, your pace. Prices are per group; divide by your party to get the per-person cost.
Levada Walk
A 4-hour walk through the Laurisilva forest along one of Madeira's most scenic levada trails. We pass through tunnels, past waterfalls, and into viewpoints most tourists never reach. Private for your group — your pace, your questions.
Mountain Interior
A full-day exploration of Madeira's mountainous interior — remote villages, volcanic peaks, hidden valleys, and a long lunch in a place that doesn't appear in any guidebook. Private for up to 4 passengers in a Toyota C-HR 2024.
Funchal City & Culture
A 3-hour private walking tour through Funchal's historic centre — the Mercado dos Lavradores, the old town tiles, Blandy's wine lodge, and the viewpoints above the city. Compact, packed with stories, no filler.
Wine, Food & Villages
Half a day driving the wine roads — a levada shortcut to a village that's been making Madeira wine the same way for three generations, a tasting with the family, and lunch at a place where the menu is whatever's in season. For groups who care about eating well.
Full Island Discovery
The complete Madeira in one day — levadas at sunrise, the volcanic summit, an east coast fishing village, Cape Girão at dusk. A long day done well for groups who only have one chance at the island.
East Coast Highlights
The quieter side of the island. Ponta de São Lourenço's dramatic cliffs, the natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz's younger cousin, a drive through villages the main tourist circuit skips entirely. Half day, private, unhurried.
Guest reviews
What guests say.
Verified reviews from TripAdvisor and Google
"The Mountain Interior tour was the highlight of our two weeks in Portugal. Ana-Maria knows every back road, every local, every viewpoint the map doesn't show. We ate lunch at a place with no English menu, three courses for €10, and I still think about it months later."
Sarah K.
London, UK
"Booked for the two of us and worried it would feel odd as a couple rather than a group. It didn't at all. The whole pace adjusted to us, we stopped whenever we wanted, asked every question. Best money we spent on the trip."
Marcus T.
Amsterdam, NL
"Third time in Madeira, first time doing a private tour. Wish I'd done it on the first visit. The levada walk was completely different from the managed trails: quieter, better views, and the commentary made it feel alive rather than just a walk in the woods."
Tom B.
Edinburgh, UK
Why book direct
No Viator fee.
No middleman.
No compromise.
Licensed & Insured
RNAAT n.º 970/2024 (Portugal's official Tourism Activity Registry). Private licensed vehicle, fully insured. A profession, not a side project.
Your Group Only
No strangers, no shared coaches. Maximum 4 passengers. The route adapts to your energy, interests, and the weather on the day.
Insider Access
Winemakers who know me by name. Levada routes others don't have. The places that don't appear in any guidebook.
The guide
Four years living
and guiding here.
I know where the levadas flood in March, which winemaker will sit down with you for an hour, and which viewpoints are worth the drive versus which are just car parks with a sign. Four years of the same roads, the same seasons, the same locals — that's what it takes to stop being a tourist yourself.
I run private tours only. Your group, my vehicle, the places I'd take my own family. No fixed script — I talk when there's something worth saying.
Why a local guide matters
Madeira's roads are not like other islands.
Sharp inclines, single-lane mountain roads, narrow levada paths. Most of the best viewpoints are not signposted from main roads. Visitors who rent a car often spend the day stressed or miss the places worth finding. A local guide is not a luxury here. It is the practical solution.
1,800m
Peak elevation, Pico Ruivo. Roads most visitors never safely attempt on their own.
25+
Levada trails across the island, most not marked on standard maps
4 yrs
Ana-Maria has driven every route across every season
Our commitment
Book with confidence.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour for a full refund. No forms, no fees, no questions.
Weather cover
If conditions make a tour unsafe, we reschedule at no cost. Madeira's weather is local; we monitor it for you.
No surprises
The price you see is the price you pay. No hidden entry fees, no last-minute add-ons, no gratuity pressure.
For travel professionals
20% trade commission. Net rates available. RNAAT registered operator.
Ready to see the real Madeira?
Tell me your dates and group size. I'll get back within 24 hours.