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Top 56 Things To Do in Madeira Island

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#1Full-Day Madeira Wine Tour with Lunch

Dive into the deep history of winemaking on the island of Madeira with a day spent exploring some of the area's oldest and most important vineyards. Learn to...

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$149
per traveler
Full-Day Madeira Wine Tour with Lunch

#2Guided Beginner Canyoning Experience in Ribeiro Frio

Canyoning in Ribeiro Frio is a safe, exciting, and active way to experience Madeira's interior. This beginner-friendly route takes you through a mountainous ...

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$69
per adult
Guided Beginner Canyoning Experience in Ribeiro Frio

#3Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

Delve into the traditional and cultural side of the island. Learn about wickerwork factories, enjoy a bird's-eye view atop one of Madeira’s highest peaks, ad...

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$52
per adult
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

#4Funchal Wine & Food Walking Tour

Discover the gastronomical side of Funchal, a beautiful city on the island of Madeira with an exciting culture full of fascinating flavors. Join a local guid...

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$63
per traveler
Funchal Wine & Food Walking Tour

#5Madeira Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

See the breathtaking island of Madeira from the sapphire-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean on a half-day catamaran trip. With stops to swim at beautiful bays...

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$40
per adult
Madeira Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

#6Rabacal Valley Walk Full-Day Tour

Explore the green Rabacal Valley in northwest Madeira with an expert guide leading you through its thick laurel forest. Enjoy the rich ecosystem around you. ...

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$44
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Rabacal Valley Walk Full-Day Tour

#7Enchanting Laurel Forest Full-Day Walking Tour

Discover Maderia's natural beauty and connect with nature on a 7.5-mile (12-km) walk in its levada (aqueduct) network trails. Allow your certified guide to s...

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$44
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Enchanting Laurel Forest Full-Day Walking Tour

#8Desertas Islands Cruise with Lunch

Spend an unforgettable day at sea aboard a classic wooden sailing boat and live the adventure of sailing on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. This cruise to the ...

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$92
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Desertas Islands Cruise with Lunch

#9Rabacal to 25 Fontes Guided Levada Hike

Waterfalls, lakes, and tunnels offer the perfect walking trail along the Rabacal Valley. Admire the paradise landscape surrounding you as you follow your exp...

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$42
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Rabacal to 25 Fontes Guided Levada Hike

#10Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Guided Levada Hike

Explore the magic and natural beauty of Madeira on foot. This challenging hike takes you to the island's highest point, Pico Ruivo. Standing here affords inc...

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$42
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Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Guided Levada Hike

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Things To Do in Madeira Island

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Activities and Tours

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Madeira Island Attractions

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