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Licensed private guide on Madeira, offering private tours, hiking experiences and cruise passenger excursions in Russian and English — customised itineraries, insured activity, and official Portuguese tourism registration.
Madeira by Uliana is a private guide service run by Uliana, a licensed guide in Portugal (RNAAT nº 1186/2025) with insured professional activity. Having personally hiked more than 489 km of Madeira’s trails in a single year, Uliana creates every itinerary based on first-hand knowledge of the island. Every tour is tailored to the guest’s interests rather than following a fixed template. Uliana’s profile is featured on Visit Portugal, the official tourism portal of Portugal.
Signature Routes
- Day 1 — Funchal, Gardens & History: historic Funchal, cable car, Monte tropical gardens, old town streets.
- Day 2 — Wild West Coast: Fanal laurel forest, Porto Moniz volcanic pools, Seixal black beach, waterfalls.
- Day 3 — Cliffs, Peaks & the Edge of the Island: Ponta de São Lourenço, traditional Santana houses, mountain peaks, panoramic viewpoints.
- Day 4 — South Coast, Unhurried: the villages of Jardim do Mar and Paul do Mar, a lighthouse, and a waterfall pouring directly onto the road.
- Day 5 — Taste of Madeira: Madeira wine, rum and poncha tastings, a family-run rum distillery, and local cuisine.
- Day 6 — Ocean & Island Highlights: whale and dolphin watching (possible year-round on Madeira) plus standout spots island-wide.
- Day 7 — Hiking: Levadas & Mountain Trails: routes adjusted to fitness level, from easy levada walks to full mountain treks.
Routes can also be custom-built around specific interests: hiking, viewpoints and sunsets, photography, gastronomy and tastings, secluded beaches, family-friendly tours, or cruise-passenger itineraries.
Why Choose Madeira by Uliana
- Licensed guide in Portugal (RNAAT nº 1186/2025), insured activity
- Private tours and cruise passenger excursions in Russian and English
- Personally researched, custom-built routes for individuals and private groups
- Featured on Visit Portugal, Portugal’s official tourism portal
- Personally hiked more than 489 km of Madeira’s trails
- 5.0 rating on Google Reviews
- Cruise itineraries planned around ship schedules
Good to Know
- Private tours and cruise itineraries tailored to each guest
- Pricing includes guide, car and fuel, hotel/port pickup, and full insurance; meals, entrance fees, and tastings are paid separately
- On hiking routes, the government trail access fee applies separately (€4.50–10.50 per person)
- Pricing varies by season and group size — check current rates on the official website
- Typical response time: within 2 hours, between 9:00 and 21:00 (Madeira time)
Contact
WhatsApp: +351 919 009 500
Phone: +351 919 009 500
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeirabyuliana