Top 5 Madeira Cycling Tours

1.Madeira: Guided E-bike Tour of the North Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Our pick

Join guide Venancio, also called Van, for a small-group e-bike ride from Boaventura through Madeira’s north coast. Expect steep hills made easier by electric assist, quiet farm roads, laurel forest, Arco de São Jorge, ocean viewpoints, and a possible coffee stop. Hotel pickup, helmets, gloves, and glasses are included.

“It was a great tour, not too hard, it was very helpful to have an e-bike. Guide was very considerate, explained everything and showed us amazing viewpoints along the way. The route itself had beautiful views and I really enjoyed it.”

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2.Camacha: Levada Trail e-Bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

This 3.5-hour small-group ride takes you from Camacha along a levada, through eucalyptus and UNESCO-listed laurel forest, then uphill toward Santo da Serra. Your guide explains Madeira’s plants, water channels, and rural life while an electric mountain bike handles the climbs. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bike, helmet-free gloves, and glasses on request are included.

“We loved this. It was a brilliant experience riding the e bikes by the levadas. And our guide was lovely - informative, helpful and fun. I’d definitely recommend this if you’d like to experience Madeira with the wind in your hair.”

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3.Madeira Botanical Levels Bike Tour – Scenic Trail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Start high at Poiso, then ride downhill through Madeira’s laurel, eucalyptus, and pine forests. Your guide matches the route to your ability, from gentle gravel and levada paths to technical single-track. Full-suspension Sentinel bikes, helmets, gloves, shuttle transport, insurance, and free tour photos are included.

“Excellent Tour! As someone who lives in the mountains and mountain bikes, I wanted a more challenging tour and we definitely got it. There were several different trails along the way down and he said we can make it as easy or difficult as we wanted. The guide was born and raised from Madeira and had a lot of knowledge about the area. Highly recommended!”

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4.Electric Bike Tour in Northern Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Cycle Madeira’s hilly roads by electric bike for about 2.5 hours, with a guide leading you through villages, fields, valleys, and Atlantic viewpoints. Routes may shift with the weather, and guides such as Venancio, Financio, or Vincenzo have led rides. Pickup is offered, and the group is limited to six.

“E-biking on trails was such a fun experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and created a fun, informative and safe experience for all of us.”

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5.E-Bike Guided Tour – Mountain biking experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 4 hours · from $123

Ride a KTM Macina Ride 291 e-bike from Camacha along Madeira’s levadas and mountain trails. A guide such as Pedro, Marcus, or Marco adjusts the pace for beginners, families, and experienced riders. Expect 20 to 25 kilometers, 60 percent off-road terrain, forest views, and a steep downhill return toward Funchal.

“Worth every penny. Next time in Madeira I will for sure do more trips.”

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