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title: Incredible tour to a 'Faja' with a story
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 106
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 30 of 48 (Nature & Wildlife)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Incredible tour to a 'Faja' with a story

**Guidekin's take:** A cable car descent from Quinta Grande leads to a guided visit of Fajã dos Padres at the foot of the cliffs. The cable car ride is included, with the meeting point at the bottom; the visit is not recommended for people with walking limitations. 4.81 from 106 reviews at €35 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #30 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

'Fajã' means a flat piece of land at the sea level formed by materials detached from the cliffs. You'll get to know Fajã dos Padres, a fertile and unique place that was owned by the jesuits (hence the name 'dos Padres') for more than 150 years. 

The experience starts with an incredible 3 minutes cable car trip that comfortably will transport you from Quinta Grande to Fajã dos Padres, along a huge cliff over 300 meters high. Meeting point on the bottom.

You will walk along ancient paths opened along the orchards of subtropical fruit trees. 

During the tour you will get to know the story of this place, that is inhabited since the beginning of Madeira island colonisation. You'll learn the methods used for farming a number of subtropical fruits, some quite exotic. The history of the vine and wine of Madeira, and the reasons for having promoted its culture throughout the centuries in this remote but so fertile piece of land always generates a particular interest among visitors.

## Before you book

- Starts 10:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €16: ages 0 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person for the Guided Visit option; other options up to €45
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Faja dos Padres
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.81 from 106 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 101 of 106.

- 5 stars: 96 (91%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (3%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the informative farm tour and fresh fruit tasting; the steep cable car ride can be daunting for those afraid of heights.

**Praised:**
- Clear explanations of the farm's history, crops and organic growing methods
- Friendly, enthusiastic guiding with detailed answers to questions
- Fresh fruit tastings with flavours visitors find different from fruit at home
- Peaceful surroundings with varied fruit trees, flowers and butterflies

**Complaints:**
- The steep cable car ride can be daunting for visitors afraid of heights

Written by Guidekin from the 60 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-05-12 to 2026-07-05); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Visit | €35 / person | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Cable car return trip |
| Guided visit with fruit taste | €45 / person | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Fruit taste: Tour includes the tasting of locally produced subtropical organic fruits. |

## What's included

- 3-minute cable car trip

## Itinerary

1. **Faja dos Padres** (2h; admission included) - Fajã dos Padres is an organic farm with a unique location by the sea, on the south coast of Madeira Island. It can be accessed only by cable car or by sea. The Fajã has an exclusive pebble beach in all it's extension, and a restaurant recognised by using locally grown organic...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with walking limitations

## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #30 of 48** | €35 | 2h | 4.81 (106) | shared |
| [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1299) | shared |
| [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3880) | shared |
| [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | shared |

Ranked #30 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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