Private tour in Funchal Valdemar A

Visit Funchal Highlights in a Half Day Private Tour

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Valdemar A.

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Hi, my name is Valdemar, a 45 years old Madeira island native. I was born in the capital Funchal but my roots are in the west and east of the island, where my grandparents are from. For 16 years I have worked in a store. Getting in contact with people, knowing their stories, was the best part of it and enriched and gave me social skills. In my free time, this island was my breakout. 10 years ago my breakout became a full-time occupation and I swapped a store for an outdoor office and started delivering tours. First with sidecar motorcycles, then minibus and jeeps, as a freelancer guide and since then, my passion for this island got bigger. The satisfaction and smiling faces of my guests were the cherries on top. Right away I felt this was what I was meant to be doing with my life. I feel blessed and very lucky to be able to do what I love for a living. This year I have joined ToursByLocals private tours because they offer me the opportunity to deliver a tour more personal, tailor-made, and flexible where I can show you the places that made me feel this way! Taking a tour with me, I guarantee a memorable experience, where you will feel local. I will go the extra mile to overcome your expectations and you will go back looking forward to returning. Looking forward to meeting you. See you soon. Certified Tourism Guide/Driver, Licenced by the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in accordance with the ordinance nr. 61/2017. The car is registered according to the Portuguese tourism authority with license number RNAAT 375/2016 with the required by law liability insurance, accident insurance, and personal group insurance for activities outside the car. "Clean and Safe" stamp. Created by Turismo de Portugal authority to approve and distinguish tourist activities that are compliant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other possible infections.

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Overview of your Funchal tour

With me as your guide, you will feel all the energy, dedication, and love I have for this island. I am very communicative, a good listener, totally engaged in providing an unforgettable experience, and willing to share the hidden Madeira that tourists seldom have the opportunity to see. This tour is ideal when visiting Madeira on a cruise ship or if you just have a short break. We will cover mainly Funchal and surrounding councils, visiting the most beautiful sightseeing points of the city. In the meantime, I will tell you lots of curious and interesting facts about us and you will also have the possibility of drinking and tasting traditional products from the island. Come join me, learn about this amazing island and take beautiful memories with your camera with our amazing views. In Funchal, you can go from 0 to 1500 meters in 25 minutes, and the higher you go, the better the views, so what are you waiting for?

Recent Reviews

Colleen P.United States
June 2026

Excellent tour! He picked us up on time and discussed what we wanted to see. He offered to show us more of Madeira and he was right! We enjoyed our time and could tell he loved his island. Highly recommend!!!

Vivian S.Monaco
March 2025

Excellent Tour with a delightful and informative guide. Valdemar provided us with an excellent insight into the long and complicated history of Madeira…but was flexible enough to arrange a visit to a first class Madeira winery. Highly recommended

Preston H.United States
November 2024

This tour was simply amazing. If you are going to book a tour, book it with him. He is simply the best tour guide I have ever used. His personality and knowledge surpassed all my expectations. I saw parts of the island that many tourists never get to see.

Suzanne J.United States
May 2024

Four of us traveled by jeep with Valdemar all around this gorgeous island. Fortunately, one guest could ride in the front with him as the back was a bit crowed for 4. Magnificent vistas and a stop at a local bar for a special drink. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!

Elizabeth M.United Kingdom
June 2023

We had a truly fantastic tour with Valdemar in his open top jeep - what a great way to see the island including some off-roading! We were a group of four adults including my 90 year old Mother in law with limited mobility - Val was super accommodating and she has said that this was her favourite trip of out whole cruise! Val's knowledge of the island's history and its terrain is immense. He's personable with a good sense of humour and friendly manner. We enjoyed a great lunch stop and Madeira wine.

Jennifer H.United States
March 2023

We had an excellent day with Valdemar. He customized the tour according to our interests and even spontaneously added a wine tasting. Unfortunately the timing didn't work out to ride the sled, but other than that it was an amazing day,

Your Funchal tour itinerary

-After picking you on the place you requested, we will head to the old part of the city. -Then we will go from east to west of the city stopping at amazing sightseeing points over the bay such as Miradouro da Dona Guida, Pináculo, Garajau, Neves, Pico dos Barcelos, Avista Navios, Fortaleza de São João Baptista. Some of these, with beautiful gardens and all, offer amazing perspectives over Funchal. From Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays) it is possible to visit a Wine Cellar or to go on a traditional Monte's sled ride. This tour can be tailored in case you are looking for something in particular.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Off Roader

LandRover Discovery TDI from 96, all restored, with 4 seats available facing forward and one foldable seat in the rear

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Other: Request a reduction of 80 euros in the tour price if the group is up to 2 persons or you bring children under 12 years old
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. 15 euros p/person for the wicker sled. 18 euros for a typical meal with one drink included. 15 euros p/person Madeira Wine Winery visit. All are optional and depend on availability. Pick-ups outside the councils of Funchal, Santa Cruz, and Camara de Lobos will be charged an extra fee, according to the distance to Funchal, where I am based.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Funchal, Portugal

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
550695
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Funchal best suited for?

This private tour in Funchal is perfect for travellers who are visiting Madeira on a cruise ship or those who have a short break and want to explore the highlights of the city. It's also ideal for anyone looking to connect with a local guide, Valdemar A., who is passionate about sharing the hidden gems of Madeira that tourists often miss.

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