Local knowledge, Madeira
Practical guides from a local who has spent twenty years on this island. No filler.
25 October 2026
Caldeirão Verde, 25 Fontes and Risco have needed an advance permit since 2023. Here is how that works, how a private guide handles it, and how to prepare for our 4-hour Levada Walk.
Read more23 October 2026
A group bus tour in Madeira costs far less per seat. A private tour costs more and changes the day. Here is what differs, who each one suits, and when the bus is the right call.
Read more16 October 2026
First time in Madeira and weighing a private tour? Match the tour length to your energy and trip length, see what private costs against a bus tour, and learn why car size and a licensed local guide matter.
Read more12 October 2026
Private tour Madeira price, explained: our six tours cost €300 to €560 per group, so €75 to €140 per person for four. What the price covers and why it is above a €100 to €200 guide.
Read more10 May 2026
The levadas are Madeira's signature walk — and most people do them wrong. What to actually know before you book.
Read more22 April 2026
The commission platforms take 20–30% of what you pay. Here's what that means for you — and what you get when you book direct.
Read morePrivate tours for groups of up to 4. Book direct, no middleman.