Full-day Madeira Island East tour with Santana houses visit

Excursions & day trips

Full-day Madeira Island East tour with Santana houses visit

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£31.00

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Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese

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Duration: 8 hours

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Guided tour

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover Pico do Arieiro and admire views over the mountains
Visit Santana and see original thatched-roof houses
Enjoy nature in the Laurisilva forest

What to expect

Discover the east part of Madeira. After hotel pickup, start your tour by heading towards Pico do Arieiro, the highest mountain accessible by car and the third-highest of the island (1818m). Here you will be astonished by the fantastic views over the mountains and the nature of the island. Descend towards Ribeiro Frio located in the middle of the "Laurisilva" (local laurel forest). It's part of the World Heritage of UNESCO and a great spot to watch the nature.

Continuing along the north coast, you'll pass through Faial and arrive at Santana. This town is known for its typical and original thatched-roof houses. After lunch, admire Ponta de São Lourenço, with several rocky formations and impressive views. Last but not least, before returning to your hotel, visit Machico. It's the historic city where the discoverers landed on Madeira for the first time in 1419.

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What's included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup and drop-off service is included for Funchal City hotels only. Please provide your accommodation address at checkout. The local supplier will confirm your pickup time and location prior to the tour.

What to remember

Not suitable for: wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
Extra fees to be paid on-site: pickup and drop-off service for Caniço area (10€ per person/each way/net) and Santa Cruz area (15€ per person/each way/net). Free pickup and drop-off service is included for Funchal City hotels only
Know in advance: you'll have free lunchtime and will be able to have lunch in a bar or restaurant at your own expenses
Remember to bring: during the guided tour you will have the opportunity to walk on a Levada (depending on weather conditions). If you would like to participate in this Levada walk, please bring suitable footwear

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Provider

Imagens & Destinos, Unipessoal, Lda

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

Based on 34 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Staff

4.8/5

Safety

4.8/5

Service

4.8/5

Value for money

4.7/5

J
Jimmy
Verified booking
3.8
13 January 2026
Travelled with a group of friends
Väldigt trevlig guide. Fick uppleva mycket och se mycket.
L
Lynne
Verified booking
4.2
30 December 2025
Travelled as a couple
Enjoyed all the stops particularly Santana but the seats on the minibus were narrow and uncomfortable for a full day tour.
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Steven
Verified booking
4.6
1 December 2025
Travelled with a group of friends
Antonio the driver was very friendly and informative aboit his home island of madeira , he was very passionate and knowledgable.
J
Jo and Paul
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5
18 August 2025
Travelled as a couple
We loved the East island tour. There was so much to see.. Our multi lingual guide was amazing. He was so friendly and his communication was exemplary. We had time to explore lots of places and landscapes and we were educated about the nature of the island. We enjoyed it so much, we booked the West island tour. Thoroughly recommended.
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Sophie
Verified booking
5
31 July 2025
Travelled with family
The guide he was amazing. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. We had the best time! The tour is such good value for money you do so much!!
G
GARY
Verified booking
4.2
19 July 2025
Travelled as a couple
Tour was well done, less to see on the east side,

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