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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Traditional Sunday Market - Half Day Tour - 4x4

Descubra a essência da Madeira em uma jornada inesquecível de meio dia! Partindo do Funchal, nossa primeira paragem é na vila da Camacha, famosa pela …More

Descubra a essência da Madeira em uma jornada inesquecível de meio dia! Partindo do Funchal, nossa primeira paragem é na vila da Camacha, famosa pela...

4 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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$204
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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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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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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$367
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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$131
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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$284
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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$380
Madeira Nau Santa Maria

Sailing on the pirate ship, the Santa Maria, we will take you back to the 15th century. The Santa Maria is the copy of Cristopher …More

Sailing on the pirate ship, the Santa Maria, we will take you back to the 15th century. The Santa Maria is the copy of Cristopher...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Jet Ski Rentals in Madeira

At Salatia Yachts, you can rent your own jet ski and explore the stunning waters of Madeira Island. With capacity for up to three people, …More

At Salatia Yachts, you can rent your own jet ski and explore the stunning waters of Madeira Island. With capacity for up to three people,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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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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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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$63
Shore Excursion - Santana & Peaks 4x4 tour

Whether you're arriving by cruise ship or staying at a hotel, join us for an unforgettable off-road journey to Pico do Areeiro! Rise above the …More

Whether you're arriving by cruise ship or staying at a hotel, join us for an unforgettable off-road journey to Pico do Areeiro! Rise above the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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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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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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Pico Ruivo Sunrise - SMALL GROUP

The activity starts with an early pick up and a transfer to Achada do Teixeira. From there we start a 45 minutes walk to Pico …More

The activity starts with an early pick up and a transfer to Achada do Teixeira. From there we start a 45 minutes walk to Pico...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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