Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Madeira (Updated 2026)

Madeira, Portugal
Madeira Tropical Gardens and Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour by MadTuk

Embark on an exciting visit to Jardim Tropical do Monte aboard our Tuk-Tuks, it is one of the most charming and emblematic places in the …More

Embark on an exciting visit to Jardim Tropical do Monte aboard our Tuk-Tuks, it is one of the most charming and emblematic places in the...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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The Fantastic Cascades

Come and visit one of the most beautiful places on the Island, the Rabaçal Valley! This walk takes you to visit all the beautiful waterfalls …More

Come and visit one of the most beautiful places on the Island, the Rabaçal Valley! This walk takes you to visit all the beautiful waterfalls...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Madeira: Private Guided Half-Day Tour of Northwest Madeira

Start the day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation or the cruise port of Funchal and depart with your private guide to the first …More

Start the day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation or the cruise port of Funchal and depart with your private guide to the first...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Full Day East Madeira - Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Santana

This East Madeira tour combines the island’s most emblematic locations with a professional and well-organized service. Usually operated in small groups and led by local …More

This East Madeira tour combines the island’s most emblematic locations with a professional and well-organized service. Usually operated in small groups and led by local...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$51
Private Sunrise Pico do Areeiro Half Day with easy levada walk

As you make your way up to Pico do Areeiro before dawn, the air will be crisp and the darkness will add to the anticipation …More

As you make your way up to Pico do Areeiro before dawn, the air will be crisp and the darkness will add to the anticipation...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$282
Madeira Enchanting Sunset Tour at Pico Areeiro

Hiking Pico Areeiro to Stairway to Heaven We start our tour with an amazing view at Pico Areeiro, from where we will have a small …More

Hiking Pico Areeiro to Stairway to Heaven We start our tour with an amazing view at Pico Areeiro, from where we will have a small...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Motorcycle Full-Day West Madeira Island Tour (Self-Driven)

Madeira West Tour Madeira island is a must do for any visitor!! You will have the opportunity to observe some of the most important landmarks …More

Madeira West Tour Madeira island is a must do for any visitor!! You will have the opportunity to observe some of the most important landmarks...

7 hours 50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$361
Private Tour Halfday North East Madeira

The northeast Madeira half day tour begins at Faial, in this emblematic point, we have a landscape that impresses with its green hills and the …More

The northeast Madeira half day tour begins at Faial, in this emblematic point, we have a landscape that impresses with its green hills and the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Private Tour Halfday South Madeira

The southern half day tour begins at Pico da Torre, a beautiful place where we can enjoy a beautiful sight of the fishing village of Camara …More

The southern half day tour begins at Pico da Torre, a beautiful place where we can enjoy a beautiful sight of the fishing village of Camara...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Câmara de Lobos Cabo Girão Half Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable half-day tour that captures the essence of Madeira Island's natural beauty and cultural richness. Start your adventure in the picturesque fishing …More

Embark on an unforgettable half-day tour that captures the essence of Madeira Island's natural beauty and cultural richness. Start your adventure in the picturesque fishing...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$282
Sunrise Tour to Pico do Arieiro

Embark on an exhilarating Jeep tour to Pico Arieiro, the third-highest peak of Madeira, where breathtaking landscapes and thrilling off-road routes await. …More

Embark on an exhilarating Jeep tour to Pico Arieiro, the third-highest peak of Madeira, where breathtaking landscapes and thrilling off-road routes await....

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$376
Madeira Bays Sailing Tour

Discover Madeira’s stunning coastline on a full-day sailing tour aboard the classic Ventura do Mar. Sail towards Ponta de San Lorenzo and explore beautiful bays, …More

Discover Madeira’s stunning coastline on a full-day sailing tour aboard the classic Ventura do Mar. Sail towards Ponta de San Lorenzo and explore beautiful bays,...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$96
Madeira Jeep Tour Optional Zipline, GiantSwing and Volcanic Pools

Important: The activities (Giant Swing & Zipline) must be booked in advance directly through Adrenaline Xtreme’s website. Please reserve your time slot between 11:20 AM …More

Important: The activities (Giant Swing & Zipline) must be booked in advance directly through Adrenaline Xtreme’s website. Please reserve your time slot between 11:20 AM...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Private Guided Walk Levada Alecrim

Also known as Lakes of Madeira At the beginning of the descent to the house of Rabaçal is the entrance to this magnificent journey. It …More

Also known as Lakes of Madeira At the beginning of the descent to the house of Rabaçal is the entrance to this magnificent journey. It...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Lighthouse View 3 (Cais do Sardinha, Lighthouse and return to Cais do Sardinha)

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast …More

Come with us and admire a 150-year-old lighthouse, the oldest in Madeira Archipelago. You'll also be able to see Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro, the North Coast...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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The Peaks Quest Running Tour (Moderate-Hard)

In this tour you will push hard through the steps, you will sweat a lot, but in the end we're pretty sure you will say …More

In this tour you will push hard through the steps, you will sweat a lot, but in the end we're pretty sure you will say...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Green Levada Running Tour (Easy-Moderate)

In this tour you experience how great and relaxing it is to run on a Levada surrounded by green and humid native forest and stunning …More

In this tour you experience how great and relaxing it is to run on a Levada surrounded by green and humid native forest and stunning...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$62
Northeast meet the locals 4x4 tour - Santana / Caniçal

Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's, …More

Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's,...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Shore Excursion - East Madeira Peaks & Santana

Experience the best of eastern Madeira in one unforgettable day — perfect for cruise passengers or hotel guests. Whether you’re stepping off a cruise for …More

Experience the best of eastern Madeira in one unforgettable day — perfect for cruise passengers or hotel guests. Whether you’re stepping off a cruise for...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$78
Folhadal Hidden Treasures Running Tour (Moderate)

We'll go deep inside the Laurissilva forest far away from the civilization and we'll discover some of the hidden treasures these mountains hide. You'll experience …More

We'll go deep inside the Laurissilva forest far away from the civilization and we'll discover some of the hidden treasures these mountains hide. You'll experience...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Shore Excursion Santana - Northeast 4x4 tour

This is a shore excursion with pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal, and lunch included. Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet …More

This is a shore excursion with pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal, and lunch included. Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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