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Madeira East Tour from Funchal

4.7 · 502 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Lido Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30 · Hotel pickup from 111 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A guided coach day through the east of Madeira: Pico do Arieiro, the Ribeiro Frio trout pools, lunch time in Santana, the Ponta de São Lourenço lookouts and Machico.

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).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €43 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
  • Lunch

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.

Reviews

4.7
502 ratings
Tripadvisor 348 · Viator 154

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 468 of 502

Star breakdown of all 502 ratings

5 stars
386 · 77%
4 stars
82 · 16%
3 stars
25 · 5%
2 stars
5 · 1%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative guides and varied scenery, but some find the stop timings uneven.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain local history, plants and island life
  • Mountain and coastal viewpoints give a broad introduction to eastern Madeira
  • Drivers inspire confidence on steep, winding roads
  • Punctual pickups and clear communication about arrangements
  • Many reviewers consider the range of sights good value

Complaints

  • Some find the stops well timed, while others want less time in Santana and more at other stops
  • Some appreciate bilingual commentary, while others dislike hearing the information repeated
  • Some find the minibus comfortable, while others describe cramped seating
  • Fog and rain can obscure mountain views

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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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal, Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 111 pickup points (111 pickup points listed by the operator, 110 of them hotels)
Operator
Lido Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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.

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

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €22 ages 5 to 10

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

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 Funchal City Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #19 of 20€438h4.68 (502)shared
Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal€3102h 30m4.99 (98)private
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal€704h5.0 (82)shared
Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal€4050 min4.94 (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

From €43 per adult