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Home/Destinations/Funchal/Madeira with kids
With kids · Funchal itinerary

Madeira with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Madeira is fun for families, with cable cars and dolphins. Here is how to spend a family trip on the island — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Monte cable car
  2. 2Toboggan ride
  3. 3Dolphin watching
  4. 4Lava pools

Monte cable car & toboggan

Soar up and slide down in a wicker sledge.

Dolphin watching

Spot dolphins on a gentle catamaran.

Lava pools

Swim in the natural Porto Moniz pools.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Funchal — prices per person.

Funchal & Monte: Private Sidecar Tour with Toboggan Stop
Funchal
Funchal & Monte: Private Sidecar Tour with Toboggan Stop
5.0(36)·1–2 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira
Funchal
Private Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Madeira
4.9(564)·2h 30min
from$599/ person
via Viator
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
Madeira
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
5.0(221)·7–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal
Madeira
Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal
4.9(130)·50 min–2h
from$46/ person
via Viator
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island
Calheta
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Calheta, Madeira Island
4.9(1,400)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
4x4 Jeep Tour to East & Northeast of Madeira
Madeira
4x4 Jeep Tour to East & Northeast of Madeira
5.0(131)·7–8 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Private Express Tuk Tuk Tour Funchal Old Town & Toboggans
Madeira
Private Express Tuk Tuk Tour Funchal Old Town & Toboggans
4.9(46)·2 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira
Funchal
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira
4.9(1,309)·2h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator

Madeira with kids — FAQ

Is Madeira good for kids?
Yes — the Monte cable car and toboggan ride, dolphin-watching cruises and the natural lava pools at Porto Moniz make Madeira a fun family island.
What are the best things to do in Madeira with children?
Top family picks are the Monte cable car and toboggan, a dolphin-watching cruise, and a swim in the Porto Moniz lava pools.
Is the Monte toboggan suitable for children?
Yes — the wicker sledge ride is gentle, fun and steered by experienced carreiros, popular with families.

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