Go East Tour - Madeira Island Excursion
By Madeira Happy Tours · listed in east Madeira day tours from Funchal
I'd choose this if you want time in Machico as well as Santana. You get 30 minutes in Machico. Live commentary comes in six language options.
You have 90 minutes for Santana and lunch. The Portela viewpoint is another stop on the route. Allow for a brief visit to Ponta de São Lourenço: it gets 15 minutes.
Meet by the old town cable car station or at Rotunda do Infante. Hotel pickup is also available. Lunch and snacks cost extra.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 7 hours 45 minutes
- Listed group limit
- up to 18 travellers
- Price
- from €39 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.75/5 from 88 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 12 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Choose the old town cable car station or Rotunda do Infante as your meeting point. You can also arrange hotel collection.
- Arrange the departure time and your collection point when booking. Pickup is 30 minutes before the start.
- The infant fare band covers ages 0 to 2. The child band covers ages 3 to 11. Infant seats are available.
- Bring money for lunch and snacks.
- Choose your guide language when booking. Book at least a day ahead.
- Up to 18 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Meet at the cable car station or the Rotunda, or take the hotel pickup
- Pico do Arieiro, 20 minutes
- Ribeiro Frio, 20 minutes
- Santana, 90 minutes
- Miradouro da Portela, 20 minutes
- Ponta de São Lourenço, 15 minutes
- Machico, 30 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Pico do Arieiro
Spectacular views over one of the highest mountains on the Island.
- Ribeiro Frio
Laurelwoods and trout fish farm
- Santana
Village famous for its typical triangular houses. Lunch break.
- Miradouro da Portela
One of the most stunning viewpoints of the North side of the Island, where you can see Porto da Cruz, Penha d'Águia and also part of Santana.
- Ponta de Sao Lourenco
It offers a privileged view of Ponta de São Lourenço, the north coast and the south coast of Madeira Island.
- Machico
Machico is the oldest town on the island. A village known for its stunning natural beauty, is best described by its profound valley that elongates into a beautiful bay.
Included
- Live commentary
- Insurance
Paid separately
- Lunch
- Snacks
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the cable car station or the Rotunda, or hotel pickup. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 84 pickup points listed by the operator.
We have two meeting points in the center of Funchal City. One is by the cable car station located in the old town. The other is located in the roundabout so-called "Rotunda do Infante".
We are located at the entrance of the Shopping Center, on the right side. Our shop is easy to find, just look for a yellow smiley face, shop sign. Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 1 day ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 2
- Child rate: ages 3 to 11
- Youth rate: ages 12 to 17
- Adult rate: ages 18 to 65
- Senior rate: ages 66 to 99
Ratings by source
4.75/5 from 88 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 12 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.8 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 76 | 65 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Madeira Happy Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
This tour was designed to show you all the best of the Eastside of Madeira Island.
The variety of landscapes are magnificent, from the highest mountains to the coastline.
You will get to know a bit of the local culture and history.
Alternatives in the same collection
- The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group€3.78 cheaper · 45 minutes shorter · 8 people at most · from €35.22 per adult
- Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup€36 dearer · 7 people at most · from €75 per adult
- Madeira Surreal East Tour45 minutes shorter · 8 people at most · from €39 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.
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