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East Madeira Tour

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This is a very good day trip to the East side of the island. We had a nice group and a fantastic driver/guide in Daniel....

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Discover the charm of eastern Madeira's arid landscape on this panoramic tour that will take you through the towns of Santana and Machico!

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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9.6
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Exceptional 105 Travelers·20 reviews
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 2, 2025
    R

    Rosalind Mclean

    London, United Kingdom

    This is a very good day trip to the East side of the island. We had a nice group and a fantastic driver/guide in Daniel. He really made this an except...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    January 29, 2025
    C

    Carol

    Ipswich, United Kingdom

    Visited really interesting and varied places on this tour, mountains, levadas, trails, traditional thatched houses, fabulous viewpoints etc etc. Carlo...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    April 17, 2024
    M

    Meghana

    Dublin, Ireland

    Very worth tour - it was a great idea to take this tour to see a lot of the main spots of the East. You get a day's worth of exploring with the price ...

    With friends
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  • StarStarStarStar
    August 19, 2023
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    Anonymous

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    The day was ok but not as advertised. Camacha wicker factory has closed and wicker workers no longer there but this wasn’t told to us until after we h...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    July 29, 2025
    S

    Silvia

    Italy

    Really enjoyed! Well organized tour and Carlos Is Number One!

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    January 11, 2025
    B

    Brian

    Dunfermline, United Kingdom

    A brilliant tour led by Daniel. Very good value for money (several similar tours were significantly more expensive). Great route, lovely and varied st...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
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    February 26, 2024
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    Vera Trunina

    United Kingdom

    Very good

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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    April 6, 2023
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    Lin

    United Kingdom

    What a great day! Carlos was fabulous, informative and funny without being intrusive to our day. He gave lots of interesting information and stopped ...

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    November 27, 2022
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    Anonymous

    Germany

    Excellent guide Toni told us a lot about the island and especially the plants. Wonderful day!

    Traveling solo
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    May 23, 2022
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    Raquel Mol

    Ashkelon, Israel

    We were very lucky to have Toni as a guide again,we do the West Madeira with him. He is very professional,helpful and friendly with good humor and ve...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
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Duration

Duration

8 hours.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included

Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Transport in air conditioned bus.
  • English speaking guide.
Not included

Not included

Lunch.
When to book

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Accessibility

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Paid wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability

Sustainability

All services meet our
Pets

Pets

Not allowed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

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Discover the charm of eastern Madeira's arid landscape on this panoramic tour that will take you through the towns of Santana and Machico!

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel and start our tour of eastern Madeira.

Our first stop will be the Terreiro da Luta viewpoint, where we'll enjoy a beautiful view of the emblematic bay of Funchal, with the ocean as a backdrop.

Afterwards, we'll move on to the village of Faial, where we'll see the rock of the eagles, and continue to Santana. There, we'll admire its famous triangular thatched houses, one of Madeira's most famous images.

Next, we'll stop at one of the restaurants in the area so you can get yourself something to refuel and perhaps taste some of the local cuisine. After, we'll go up to the Guindaste viewpoint. 

We'll continue the tour to Machico. During the journey, we'll admire the large sugar cane terraces that populate this side of the island. Once in Machico, the first capital of Madeira, we'll have a closer look at its historical heritage and culture.

After this historical stop, we'll head to Ponta de São Lourenço, one of the most pronounced geographical features of the island that offers a unique and impressive landscape with panoramic views over the north and south sides.

Finally, after almost 8 hours exploring eastern Madeira, we'll return to your hotel.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from certain hotels in Funchal. When you book, you can select yours or the nearest one to you.  

Children under 4

Children under 4 years old can join the tour for free, but there is a fee of 7EUR per child to cover the use of a car seat during transport.

Duration

Duration

8 hours.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included

Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Transport in air conditioned bus.
  • English speaking guide.
Not included

Not included

Lunch.
When to book

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Accessibility

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Paid wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability

Sustainability

All services meet our
Pets

Pets

Not allowed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

9.6
Star
Exceptional 105 Travelers·20 reviews
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 2, 2025
    R

    Rosalind Mclean

    London, United Kingdom

    This is a very good day trip to the East side of the island. We had a nice group and a fantastic driver/guide in Daniel. He really made this an except...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    January 29, 2025
    C

    Carol

    Ipswich, United Kingdom

    Visited really interesting and varied places on this tour, mountains, levadas, trails, traditional thatched houses, fabulous viewpoints etc etc. Carlo...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    April 17, 2024
    M

    Meghana

    Dublin, Ireland

    Very worth tour - it was a great idea to take this tour to see a lot of the main spots of the East. You get a day's worth of exploring with the price ...

    With friends
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    August 19, 2023
    A

    Anonymous

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    The day was ok but not as advertised. Camacha wicker factory has closed and wicker workers no longer there but this wasn’t told to us until after we h...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    July 29, 2025
    S

    Silvia

    Italy

    Really enjoyed! Well organized tour and Carlos Is Number One!

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    January 11, 2025
    B

    Brian

    Dunfermline, United Kingdom

    A brilliant tour led by Daniel. Very good value for money (several similar tours were significantly more expensive). Great route, lovely and varied st...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    February 26, 2024
    V

    Vera Trunina

    United Kingdom

    Very good

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    April 6, 2023
    L

    Lin

    United Kingdom

    What a great day! Carlos was fabulous, informative and funny without being intrusive to our day. He gave lots of interesting information and stopped ...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    November 27, 2022
    A

    Anonymous

    Germany

    Excellent guide Toni told us a lot about the island and especially the plants. Wonderful day!

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    May 23, 2022
    R

    Raquel Mol

    Ashkelon, Israel

    We were very lucky to have Toni as a guide again,we do the West Madeira with him. He is very professional,helpful and friendly with good humor and ve...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
Show all reviews

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