--- title: Madeira East Tour from Funchal lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-east-tour-from-funchal/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 43 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 500 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 13 of 14 (Funchal City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-east-tour-from-funchal/ --- # Madeira East Tour from Funchal **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 500 reviews at €43 per person. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:30: 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 €43 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 500 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Lido Tours ## What's included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Professional guide - Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only) ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **The first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a beautiful viewpoint a few kilometres...** (20m) - The first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a beautiful viewpoint a few kilometres from Funchal. 2. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - , at an altitude of 1818 metres it is the third highest peak on the island and affords breathtaking views. 3. **Ribeiro Frio** (20m) - , where you can see its interesting trout farm. This area still has much of its original vegetation. 4. **Santana** (1h 30m) - is characterised by its small thatched triangular houses. This is where we'll make our main stop for lunch. 5. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (20m) - Situated in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature combine. 6. **Machico** (10m) - The last town to be visited is Machico, a viewpoint where you can watch the bay and golden sandy beach. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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. ## Meeting point At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Funchal City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 14** | €43 | 8h | 4.68 (500) | shared | | [Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner / Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/level-1-canyoning-for-all-beginner-funchal-348395P1/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.99 (198) | shared | | [Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/?format=md) | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (97) | private | | [Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/coasteering-adventure-with-snorkeling-from-funchal/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 5.0 (79) | shared | Ranked #13 of 14 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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