Madeira East Tour from Funchal
By Lido Tours · listed in east Madeira day tours from Funchal
I'd choose this if a larger group suits you. It has the most reviews among the one-day east tours here. Its published group limit is also the highest.
You stop at Terreiro da Luta before Pico do Arieiro. The lunch break in Santana lasts 90 minutes. The final Machico stop is a viewpoint over the bay.
Collection from Funchal hotels is included in the fare. Guests staying in Lido join at the office. Budget separately for lunch.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Departure
- FunchalMeeting point and check-in below
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 55 travellers
- Price
- from €43 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.68/5 from 500 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 153 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- For Lido hotels, go to the Monumental Lido office. Check your messages the day before for collection details.
- Pickup is available from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço. Only Funchal hotel pickup is free.
- Some hotels need a nearby meeting point because of access or parking.
- Infant fares cover ages 0 to 4 here. The child band covers ages 5 to 10. Each booking needs someone aged 11 or over.
- The shared group limit is 55. You can book up to 30 people together. A multilingual guide may lead the tour.
- Pay separately for lunch. Book at least 2 hours ahead.
- At least one traveller aged 11 or over per booking, up to 30 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup from Hotel | Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area Pickup included | €43 per adult | English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese |
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Programme
- Hotel pickup or the arranged Funchal meeting point
- Terreiro da Luta viewpoint, 20 minutes
- Pico do Arieiro, 30 minutes
- Ribeiro Frio, 20 minutes
- Santana, 90 minutes
- Ponta de São Lourenço, 20 minutes
- Machico bay viewpoint, 10 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- The first stop is at Terreiro
The first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a beautiful viewpoint a few kilometres from Funchal.
- Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro, at an altitude of 1818 metres it is the third highest peak on the island and affords breathtaking views.
- Ribeiro Frio
Ribeiro Frio, where you can see its interesting trout farm. This area still has much of its original vegetation.
- Santana
Santana is characterised by its small thatched triangular houses. This is where we'll make our main stop for lunch.
- Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Situated in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature combine.
- Machico
The last town to be visited is Machico, a viewpoint where you can watch the bay and golden sandy beach.
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
Paid separately
- Lunch
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 114 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal Show in Google Maps
Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 08:30. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 2 hours 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 10
- Adult rate: ages 11 to 99
Ratings by source
4.68/5 from 500 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 153 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 153 | 113 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 347 | 272 | 51 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Lido Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
You’ll ascend to the island’s third-highest mountain, Pico de Arieiro, which affords stunning island views.
The next stop is Ribeiro Frio, the starting point of a famous levada (irrigation channel) walk, where you’ll marvel at trout pools and learn about the prehistoric forest that covers Madeira.
Following lunch in the colorful town of Santana, you’ll visit more incredible lookout points such as Ponta de São Lourenço, and stop off at Machico before drop-off at your Funchal accommodation.
Alternatives in the same collection
- The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group€7.78 cheaper · 1 hour shorter · 8 people at most · from €35.22 per adult
- Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup€32 dearer · 7 people at most · from €75 per adult
- Madeira Surreal East Tour€4 cheaper · 1 hour 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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