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Full-Day Santana Madeira Island Tour Amazing Straw Houses

5.0 · 63 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Spot Madeira Travel Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h–8h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 105 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A full day by air conditioned minibus to the east and the mountains, ending at the thatched houses of Santana, with the highest road accessible peak on the way.

Lunch is extra, pickups outside Funchal and Caniço cost more, and the optional Balcões walk must be booked and paid separately in advance. 4.97 from 63 reviews at €40 per person.

In our comparison: #8 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €40 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Pickups outside Funchal and Caniço have additional fee.
  • Balcões Walk

Children from €21 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
63 ratings
Tripadvisor 48 · Viator 15

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 63 of 63

Star breakdown of all 63 ratings

5 stars
61 · 97%
4 stars
2 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative guides and varied stops; minibus comfort gets mixed feedback.

Praised

  • Guides explain local history, plants and daily life in several languages
  • Mountain and coastal viewpoints provide varied scenery
  • Levada and forest walks are frequently mentioned as highlights
  • Well paced stops leave time for photos, walks and refreshment breaks
  • Local food recommendations and rum tastings are well received

Complaints

  • Higher stops can be cold and windy, with rain on some outings
  • Some find the minibus comfortable, while others report cramped seating or weak air conditioning

Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 September 2024 to 13 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 105 pickup points (105 pickup points listed by the operator, 104 of them hotels)
Operator
Spot Madeira Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ATTENTION: Reservation and payment for the optional walk are the fully responsibility of the client. Reservation must be made in advance and payment online on the website under penalty of the slots being full! That is the PR11 and the Slot Time must be between 10h30 and 11am .

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €21 ages 5 to 12

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Santana

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #8 of 20€407h–8h4.97 (63)shared
4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other€295 per group7h4.98 (164)private
East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide€898h4.95 (239)shared
Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana €300 per group7h5.0 (89)private

Ranked #8 of 20 in Santana by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €89, median €45; typical length 7h 30m. 3 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Santana

From €40 per adult