Private tour in Funchal Valdemar A

Visit Funchal in a Half Day Private Tour for Couples or Solo Travellers

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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

This tour is ideal if you are visiting Madeira on a cruise ship or if you just have a short break and you want to see and learn as much as you can in half day. For this tour, you can count on an engaged-with-his-work, caring and happy guide, very passionate about this island, and willing to share all the knowledge I have acquired in all these years. In this tour will cover mainly the Funchal and the surrounding councils, visiting the most beautiful sightseeing points of the city. Meanwhile, I will tell you lots of curious and interesting facts about us, you will learn about our history and culture and you will also have the possibility of drinking and tasting local and traditional products from the island. 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

Laurence V.United States
3 days ago

My tour guide and local expert Valdemar Andrade was incredible. We spent two full days with him. One day on the west side of Maderia, and one day on the east side. He spoke very good English, and was able to tailor our tour based on our profile and our desires. He made recommendations to use our time effectively and get the most of the day. His knowledge of the island is just incredible. From it's history, to it's culture, to it's food, wine, vegetation, farming techniques, the "sea", the beaches, and he knew exactly where to be and when to avoid crowds and the large buses. Everything went seamlessly due to his attention to the details, while still being flexible based on our growing interests. The sights and sounds of the island were just incredible. Valdenmar was always looking out for us including our safety. A real gentleman. I highly recommend Valdemar

Eurindia P.United States
June 2026

Valdemar was so amazing. He was professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant. He went well beyond our expectations. Thank you Valdemar!!! 😊

Randy W.United States
December 2025

Valdemar had excellent communication prior to our meetup and then made our tour informative and fun. We learned a lot about Madeira and appreciated his excellent driving skills on and off road. Highly recommend his tour!

Nicholas C.United States
May 2024

Great tour. Valdemar was waiting for us at the port. By jeep we were able to go to places we wouldn't have seen in a large tour bus - small villages up winding narrow roads. We also got to take a short hike through a lovely pine forest along one of the canals. We felt like we were seeing the real Madeira. Valdemar is very personable, professional, truly knowledgeable & speaks great English. He answered all our questions about the island and the culture. We highly recommend this tour.

Emily C.United States
March 2024

Valdemar's tour exceeded our expectations in every way! We so enjoyed our in -depth tour learning not only history of the island but also the plants, flowers, food, poncha �� and many other things. He went above and beyond in his time and expertise and his love and knowledge of Madeira shines through clearly. Valdemar's tour makes us want to return soon to experience even more, of course with him as our guide. We highly recommend him! You will be very glad you took his tour.

Joanna R.United States
November 2023

We had a great time in Madeira today with Valdemar. It was our first visit to the island and we got to see a lot: city and country, sea and mountains, north and south, long tunnels and narrow winding roads. Plus tasting the local wine and lessons in history, geology and economics. And recommendations for the evening in Funchal. Highly recommend.

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 to visit amazing sightseeing points over the bay such as Miradouro da Dona Guida, Pináculo, Garajau (King Christ Statue), Neves, Pico dos Barcelos, Avista Navios, Fortaleza de São João Baptista. Some of these, with beautiful gardens and all offering 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 sledge 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: Suv

I have 2 all-terrain vehicles registered for tours, according to our legislation: -Nissan Patrol from 93, all-restored, 5 seats available, 1 facing forward, 4 in the back facing sideway with 60 cm (23 inches) wide each seat, w/ panoramic/convertible roof. -LandRover Discovery TDI from 96, all restored, with 4 seats available facing forward. I reserve the right to use the car according to the availability due to maintenance or weather conditions informing guests beforehand.

What's included
Other: Included in the price is transportation for a maximum 5 person group in 4WD, pick up/drop off in Funchal/Caniço/Câmara de Lobos area and special outdoor insurances required by law.
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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.
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Meeting location

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
809158
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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Who is this private tour in Madeira best suited for?

This private tour in Madeira is perfect for couples or solo travellers who want to explore Funchal and its surroundings in a short amount of time. It's also ideal for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion, as well as anyone interested in learning about the local history and culture while enjoying beautiful sightseeing points.

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