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Santana / Typical Houses Tour

6 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Funchal, Portugal

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

The most popular tour on the island of Madeira.
We have created a diversified program especially for you to ensure that you have the best time of your life. We want our customers to see the spectacular beauty of Madeira Island.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

PLEASE NOTE THAT PICK-UPS ARE FROM: Funchal center, tourist area in Funchal, hotels in Caniço de Baixo and Garajau. If your accommodation is not one of those mentioned, we will direct you to the nearest meeting point.

What To Expect

Camacha

We started this tour well by visiting Camacha; one of the most rural and rustic villages in Madeira where folklore is still widely practiced. Camacha makes Madeira known worldwide for its wicker and cane industry. Take the opportunity to see a variety of production pieces on display.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico do Arieiro

The next stop is Pico do Areeiro, the third highest peak on the island, with an altitude of 1818m providing fabulous 360 'views of the island. Often, rock formations can be seen crossing clouds, creating breathtaking visuals and photographic opportunities.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ribeiro Frio

Then we proceed to Ribeiro Frio (which means cold river). Ribeiro Frio is a small village located in the heart of the Laurissilva forest. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest in the world and is believed to be 90% of primary forest. In this place classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we can enjoy a fantastic variety of plants and species in their habitat. We can also observe the interesting trout farm composed (as naturally as possible) by stone enclosures, fresh water from levada, located in a beautiful setting of pure nature.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortress of Faial

We continue our tour to Faial where we can see the imposing rock of Penha de Águia, which separates Faial from Porto da Cruz.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santana

With a long stop at the village of Santana, you will have enough time to have lunch and also take the opportunity to see the world famous typical triangular thatched houses of Madeira, painted in cheerful primary colors.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Ponta São Lourenço, located in the most eastern part of the island, we can observe this magnificent landscape characterized by the fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Machico

Our final stop is the largest city in Machico; the first area of the island that Portuguese navigators found at the time of the discoveries.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santana / Typical Houses Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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