Pickup is free only from Funchal hotels and lunch is at your own expense. 4.68 from 502 reviews at €43 per person.
In our comparison: #19 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €43 per adult.
Children from €22 (ages 5 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 468 of 502
Star breakdown of all 502 ratings
Reviewers praise the informative guides and varied scenery, but some find the stop timings uneven.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 January 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Pico do Arieiro, at an altitude of 1818 metres it is the third highest peak on the island and affords breathtaking views.
30 minRibeiro Frio, where you can see its interesting trout farm. This area still has much of its original vegetation.
20 minSantana is characterised by its small thatched triangular houses. This is where we'll make our main stop for lunch.
1h 30mSituated in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature combine.
20 minThe last town to be visited is Machico, a viewpoint where you can watch the bay and golden sandy beach.
10 minYou’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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #19 of 20 | €43 | 8h | 4.68 (502) | shared |
| Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (98) | private |
| Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal | €70 | 4h | 5.0 (82) | shared |
| Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal | €40 | 50 min | 4.94 (131) | private |
Ranked #19 of 20 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €310, median €45; typical length 2h 45m. 10 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Funchal City Tours