--- title: Full-Day Santana Madeira Island Tour Amazing Straw Houses lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-santana-madeira-island-tour-amazing-straw-houses/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 40 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 5 (Santana) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-santana-madeira-island-tour-amazing-straw-houses/ --- # Full-Day Santana Madeira Island Tour Amazing Straw Houses **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. ## Overview Embark in one lovely Journey to the East, Northeast and the Mountains , spectacular parts of Madeira, capturing the essence of its dramatic coastlines, iconic landmarks, and lush landscapes such as the highest mountain where you can go by car .The tour offers a blend of breathtaking viewpoints, unique geological formations, and traditional Madeiran culture, culminating in the charming town of Santana. Known for its characteristic thatched-roof houses, Santana provides a picturesque backdrop for a delightful lunch before continuing through more scenic locales. This tour is perfect for those who appreciate natural beauty and want to explore the less-traveled paths along with some of the most photographed spots on the island. Also the chance to do one lovely walk (45minutes) inside of the Native Forest, The Laurel Forest , World Heritage By the UNESCO ( opcional) that needs to be booked in advance from the clients in the website of the gouvernemment Simplifica Madeira in advance . ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €40 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Spot Madeira Travel ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch - Pickups outside Funchal and Caniço have additional fee. - Balcões Walk ## Itinerary 1. **Pico Do Areeiro** (30m) - Start at one of Madeira’s highest peaks, offering spectacular views across the island. 2. **Ribeiro Frio** (45m) - Pequena paragem casa de banho e café ou Levada walk 2.4KM ( Opcional). ATENÇÃO: Reserva e pagamento do percurso à responsabilidade do cliente. Reserva tem que ser feita com antecedência e pagamento online no site sob pena das Slots estarem cheias ! 3. **Faial** (pass by, no stop) - Passing Throught 4. **Santana** (1h 30m) - Enjoy a traditional Madeiran lunch in this quaint village, famous for its colorful, triangular thatched houses. 5. **Porto da Cruz** (30m) - Rum Factory ( when its open), foto stop 6. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (30m) - Explore the strikingly arid, almost lunar landscape of Madeira’s easternmost point, known for its vivid contrasts and panoramic sea views. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - 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 - 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 . ## Compared with other Santana | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 5** | €40 | 7h–8h | 4.97 (63) | shared | | [Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana ](/portugal/funchal/tours/private-4x4-jeep-full-day-porto-moniz-or-santana/?format=md) | €300 per group | 7h | 5.0 (88) | private | | [Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses](/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-tour-pico-arieiro-santana-traditional-houses/?format=md) | €55 | 7h | 5.0 (78) | shared | | [4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other](/portugal/funchal/tours/4x4-safari-private-jeep-full-day-customizable-santana-or-porto-moniz-or-other/?format=md) | €295 per group | | 4.98 (160) | private | Ranked #4 of 5 in Santana by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €67, median €55; typical length 7h. 2 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/santana/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-santana-madeira-island-tour-amazing-straw-houses/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.