Madeira sidecar tour: Cabo Girão & Câmara de Lobos private

Ride the Old West Road in a vintage sidecar, stopping where the cliffs meet the Atlantic.

A private 3-hour sidecar motorcycle tour of Madeira's west coast, with a live guide navigating the historic roads to Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos, and smaller villages inland. The sidecar holds two passengers (one in the sidecar, one behind the driver), and the route is fully customizable to your pace and interests. Pickup is included within Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos. Helmet, rain ponchos, insurance and gas are all covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private vintage sidecar coastal tour

• Explore Câmara de Lobos village
• Visit Pico da Torre viewpoint
• Stop at Cabo Girão skywalk
• Pass through Campanário village
• Explore Ribeira Brava town

The experience

Three hours aboard a classic sidecar motorcycle takes you from the harbor villages of Madeira's west coast up into the hillside, stopping at viewpoints and towns the main roads bypass. The route is private (just your group, your guide and the road), so the pace and the stops are yours to shape. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or another language, and knows the stories behind each place: the fishing culture of Câmara de Lobos, the terraced vineyards that cling to the slopes, the history of the Old West Road itself.

Cabo Girão anchors the day: one of Europe's highest sea cliffs, with a skywalk platform that hangs out over the Atlantic. From there the route moves through smaller stops: Pico da Torre for the view back down to Câmara de Lobos, the quiet village of Campanário, Ribeira Brava tucked between mountains and the coast. Each stop is a chance to photograph, rest with coffee, or simply stand still and take in the scale of the landscape. The sidecar itself is part of the experience: a narrow, open way to move through the island that lets you feel the air and the turns in a way a car does not.

Pickup happens within the Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos area, so you do not arrange transport to the start. Helmet and disposable rain ponchos come with you. Insurance and gas are included in the price. The sidecar seats two passengers total (one in the sidecar beside the driver, one on the motorcycle behind), so you can bring a partner or a friend, and the price is per sidecar, not per person.

What’s included

• Pickup within Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• helmet and disposable rain ponchos.
• insurance and gas.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Lasts 1h–3h, runs every day, 8 start times, from € 165 per group, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Madeira Sidecar Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or another language the guide offers, and want the commentary and the route shaped to your interests without the pace of a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Cabo Girão and why is it on this tour?

Cabo Girão is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, rising majestically above the Atlantic with a skywalk platform that offers unparalleled views of Madeira's coastline, terraced vineyards and the ocean stretching to the horizon. It is the centerpiece stop of the tour.

Can I customize the route and the stops?

Yes. The tour is fully customizable to suit your preferred time, pace and interests, so you can shape which villages you linger in and where you stop for photos or coffee.

How many people can ride in the sidecar?

The sidecar holds two passengers total: one sits in the sidecar beside the driver, and one sits on the motorcycle behind the driver. The price is per sidecar, not per person.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes pickup within Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos; a live guide; helmet and disposable rain ponchos; insurance; and gas. All taxes, fees and handling charges are covered.

What is Câmara de Lobos like?

Câmara de Lobos is a charming seaside village renowned for its picturesque harbor, colorful fishing boats and vibrant maritime culture. It sits nestled amidst lush vineyards and dramatic cliffs, offering a glimpse into Madeira's authentic coastal heritage.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.