The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

By Summer Anatomy · listed in small-group tours in Madeira, east Madeira day tours from Funchal

Our take

For short sightseeing stops in a small minibus, this is where I'd start. Pico do Facho gives it a different route from several east tours. Check the adult age requirement before choosing it for your family.

You get 30 minutes at Pico do Arieiro. The Santana houses and Porto da Cruz each get another 30 minutes. Choose a different day if you want longer in Santana.

The local guide leads the sightseeing day. You choose where to eat during a stop. Funchal hotels and central Câmara de Lobos are within the free collection area.

Santana
Santana
Typical House of SantanaPico AreeiroMachicoPorto da Cruzl
Trip type
Shared tour with stops
Duration
7 hours
Listed group limit
up to 8 travellers
Price
from €35.22 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Rating
4.93/5 from 264 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 109 reviews
Languages
Portuguese, English
Details as of
21 September 2026

Before you book

  • Cruise guests meet at the CR7 Museum. There is no collection inside the port.
  • Each booking needs two travellers aged 19 to 64. The child fare covers ages 10 to 15. The infant band covers ages 0 to 6.
  • A booking can include up to two children and two infants. Ask about children aged 7 to 9 before booking.
  • Send your address to arrange free collection in Funchal or central Câmara de Lobos.
  • Pay for your own lunch at a stop. Leave coffee and soft drinks outside the minibus. Ice cream isn't allowed either.
  • Don't use wet towels or wear bathing suits in the minibus. Arrange collection for the 08:30 departure when booking.
  • At least two adults per booking, up to 8 people per booking.

Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Programme

  1. Hotel pickup in Funchal or central Câmara de Lobos
  2. Pico do Arieiro, 30 minutes
  3. Faial, 10 minutes
  4. Santana houses, 30 minutes
  5. Porto da Cruz, 30 minutes
  6. Pico do Facho viewpoint, 20 minutes. Admission is included.
  7. Miradouro do Guindaste, 20 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
  1. Pico do Arieiro

    A visit to Madeira Island second highest peak at 1818 meters, providing breathtaking views.

  2. Faial

    We can see a Beautifull Luxury Forest..The Famous Laurissilva Forest This place is a View Point were is Panoramic .. Is a great place for Fotos.

  3. Casas Tipicas de Santana

    Whe do a stop for a break (lunch time is not included) and whe can visited the typical triangal houses...Please don't expect to see only a Village whit this Houses..Today just some few houses they are a live..

  4. Porto da Cruz

    On This stop whe visited the Rum Factory House ...Where whe can taste the Typical Rum

  5. Pico do Facho viewpoint

    One of the Best View Point on this Tour ..

  6. Miradouro do guindaste

    A Fantastic View Point.. The Famous Sky Walk ..

Included

  • Air conditioning in the minibus
  • Booster seat
  • Certified local guides
  • Pick-up included in Funchal
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours

Paid separately

  • We do not collect outside Funchal.
  • Tour NOT PRIVATE(SHARED PLEASE)
  • My Tours doesn't have Lunch.. So the client choose a place for a meal.
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE PICKUP INSIDE OF THE CRUISE SHIP PORT (MEETING POINT CR7 MUSEUM)

Meeting point, pickup and return

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 60 minutes before departure. 68 pickup points listed by the operator.

Only Free pickup from any Hotel/accomodation from Câmara de Lobos Center and the City of Funchal . Attention any accommodation outside of Funchal.. We don't colect.. This is the Towns we don't colect please. Caniçal, Ponta de São Lourenço, Caniço Village Oasis Hotel or Riu, Garajau, Ribeira Brava , Machico, Santa Cruz, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Porto da Cruz, Calheta, Prazeres, Ponta do Pargo, Porto Moniz, São Vicente, Ponta Delgada, Santana, Sao Jorge, Sao Roque do Faial ,Santo da Serra, Seixal, Arco de São Jorge, Faial, Eira do Serrado, Curral das Freiras. Attention is not include pick-up inside of the Cruise Ship Port (meeting point CR7 Museum) The Tours Start 08:30 am /16:30 pm. If you want to have a Private Tour please contact us. It will be your best option. Only for Cruise Shipp. Please note.. During our Tours It is not allowed to drink coffee or any other type of soft drink or ice cream on board our vans.. Also the use of wet towels or bathing suits... Internal policy of the Company.

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Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, at 08:30. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 12 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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • More than 400 travelers have already rated it 4.9/5 on Trip Advisor & Viatour.
  • Infant rate: ages 0 to 6
  • Child rate: ages 10 to 15
  • Youth rate: ages 16 to 18
  • Adult rate: ages 19 to 64
  • Senior rate: ages 65 to 100

Ratings by source

4.93/5 from 264 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 109 reviews.

Review counts by star, per source
SourceAverageReviews54321
Viator4.91091033102
Tripadvisor5.01551521110

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In Summer Anatomy's own words, from the Viator listing.

One of the most ancient trips the island has to offer, taking you through historic places and imposing landmarks. Mountain and landscape in cultivation!

This tour stops in:

Pico Arieiro » Ribeiro Frio »Faial Guindaste # Santana » Porto da Cruz » Pico do Facho/ Machico.

More than 400 travelers have already rated it 4.9/5 on Trip Advisor & Viatour.

We leave the testimony of our Travelers

" Our guide/driver Dino was absolutely amazing.

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would only

travel via Viator in future."

Miss Anne UK.

" We had a fabulous tour of the eastern part of Madeira, two adults and two kids, 10 and 8 years old.

We had a minibus to ourselves and our guide and driver Dino did an outstanding job. "

Miss Eva UK

" Het was een hele leuke tour en de gids wist veel te

vertellen over alles wat we zagen. Zeker een

aanrader! "

Miss Nikita Germany.

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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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