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The 10 Best Tours in Santa Cruz, Madeira Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Santa Cruz, Portugal including Sunday Market and Country Delights Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour, 1 day surfing with Atlantic Coast Surf School, Santana - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthEast, Madeira Highlights: Guided 4-Hour Tour from Funchal, South East Tour Sunday from Funchal, Sunday Market and Gardens Tour, Full Day Madeira East Island Small-Group Tour from Funchal, SouthEast & royal roads - 4x4 open top experience, Tours in Madeira Island, Wheelchair Full Day Tour Sao Vicente .
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1. Sunday Market and Country Delights Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this tour to the SouthEast, visiting the non-touristic farmers Market, where we will have a traditional local meal "country delights". On this 4x4 tour we pass thru: Garajau - São Pedro - Aguas Mansas - Lamaceiros - Santo da Serra (traditional market) - Machico
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, pick up in this areas extra fee - €5.00 p/p - Santo da Serra, Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, pick up in this areas extra fee - €10.00 p/p - Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, Ponta Delgada, Porto Moniz, Ponta do Pargo, Prazeres, pick up at the cruise dock extra fee - €5.00 per person
Reviewed By Sabidai
We had an amazing day with Nuno. He took us to off-road areas, he was patient with us ans taught us all of his knowledge about the plants and the local history. Madeira is the whole world in a tiny size: within a 15 minutes drive one can feel in Ireland, in Hawai or in Central Asia. All of these with the soft-temper of Nuno and the Portuguese. I was concerned this day-trip could be a tourist rip off as one experiences sometimes. But it was not and we had an unforgetfull day. Do not pass on this day-trip!
2. 1 day surfing with Atlantic Coast Surf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The quality of our surf lessons are top priority for us here at Atlantic Coast Surf School. Our objective is to offer the best surf lessons available for all abilities. We will carve on your heart and soul an unforgettable experience on the sandy beach Praia Azul. Praia Azul is a great visit card for waves, beaches and surf in Portugal. Waves for all surfing levels, beach break away from the crowd. Pure fun!
Inclusions: Surf Boards and Wetsuits
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 539hannar
Amazing teacher. We had a lot of fun and really learned how to surf. Great experience and only recommendable.
3. Santana - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthEast
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
The NorthEast 4x4 Tour has a little bit of everything! Rich in culture, with some of the most beautiful landscapes you can set your eyes on and breath-taking trails that will take you from sea level to Madeira’s highest mountains…. Always far from the beaten track For those who love mountains, snaking roads, earth pathways, amazing food, local drinks with a taste of discovery… Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. I have the best vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see! So, join me and let's have fun together, exploring without stress, no rush... We have time! If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional). I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Extra fee of 12,00€
Reviewed By melaniem842019
Great day trip with Miguel. We visited a lot of beautiful parts of Madeira, the views were breathtaking, the discovery of the island was amazing. Miguel was a really friendly guide, very patient, helpful, caring of us and teaching us a lot of things.
4. Madeira Highlights: Guided 4-Hour Tour from Funchal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Visit Statue of Christ-King, the trails, the immensity of handmade terraces, the contrast between the beauty of the scenery and the harshness of the daily life are going to transport you in to another time and state of mind. The wild natural beauty will simply blow you away.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, pick up in this areas extra fee - €5.00 p/p - Santo da Serra, Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, pick up in this areas extra fee - €10.00 p/p - Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, Ponta Delgada, Porto Moniz, Ponta do Pargo, Prazeres, pick up at the cruise dock extra fee - €5.00 per person
Reviewed By Sabidai
We had an amazing day with Nuno. He took us to off-road areas, he was patient with us ans taught us all of his knowledge about the plants and the local history. Madeira is the whole world in a tiny size: within a 15 minutes drive one can feel in Ireland, in Hawai or in Central Asia. All of these with the soft-temper of Nuno and the Portuguese. I was concerned this day-trip could be a tourist rip off as one experiences sometimes. But it was not and we had an unforgetfull day. Do not pass on this day-trip!
5. South East Tour Sunday from Funchal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Visit All the local Villages on the southeast coast with a stop at the eastern most point of the island.On Sundays mornings we visit the flea market in Santo da Serra
Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal), Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp)
Reviewed By Anke S
Very nice tour and a nice good guide Susana. You will see beautiful parts of the Island. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is the booking process, but the tour and guide were good
6. Sunday Market and Gardens Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Travel into Madeira’s hilly interior to the village of Santo da Serra. The community’s market is one of the week’s key social events, and you’ll see a blend of islanders and visitors mingling in the aisles, gathering shopping and souvenirs. There is farm-fresh produce, homemade sweets, and the island’s traditional rum punch for sale, and plenty of places to stop and snack as you wander. Following your time in the Santo da Serra market, continue to the nearby gardens, where you’ll find a network of quiet paths that are perfect for a Sunday stroll. Begin the return trip to Funchal, with a stop along the way to visit Santa Cruz, a coastal city that’s Madeira’s second-largest community. Take an easy-going walk on the seaside promenade, then continue to Funchal, where this 3-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By HMS01
Great day out. Our driver/guide, Roberto, was really friendly and informative. We were picked up promptly and he was a good driver. I enjoyed the tour immensely and also did the day trip to the East of the island - also with Roberto. I'd thoroughly recommend the company.
7. Full Day Madeira East Island Small-Group Tour from Funchal
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
This route allows you to discover the eastern part of Madeira with a friendly and professional tour guide. You will be able to discover some of the most famous sightseeing on the island, including Pico do Areeiro and the amazing Penha d'Aguia.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional driver, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Sarahlasterrazas
Very prompt. Lovely friendly staff. Reasonable price. Their customer services where always answering when I called to check pick ups.
8. SouthEast & royal roads - 4x4 open top experience
Enjoy the views on board a 4x4 vehicle with panoramic open roof. We will take you to the "Caminho Real" or Royal Road nº23 to Santa Cruz, passing before by Christ the King view point. Then in Santa Cruz we take the old roads to Morena with breathtaking valleys and view over the whole city of Santa Cruz and the southeast. We continue to Santo da Serra, where you can taste the homemade "cider", apple wine. Before return to your hotel, we will pass at Água de Pena, where you can see Machico Bay and Ponta de São Lourenço, the most eastern of Madeira.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, pick up outside of Funchal / Caniço area extra fee
Reviewed By Sabidai
We had an amazing day with Nuno. He took us to off-road areas, he was patient with us ans taught us all of his knowledge about the plants and the local history. Madeira is the whole world in a tiny size: within a 15 minutes drive one can feel in Ireland, in Hawai or in Central Asia. All of these with the soft-temper of Nuno and the Portuguese. I was concerned this day-trip could be a tourist rip off as one experiences sometimes. But it was not and we had an unforgetfull day. Do not pass on this day-trip!
9. Tours in Madeira Island
Despite having a small surface, Madeira is rich in majestic scenery and rare beauty. The best way to know its charms is to book this fantastic excursion and discover this floating garden! It will be a memorable experience, for I will show you every corner of this marvelous pearl of the Atlantic. This experience will be forever in your memory.
Inclusions: WiFi on board
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10. Wheelchair Full Day Tour Sao Vicente
We are a companie focus on providing services and equipments necessary for people with reduced mobility enjoy the nature and walks without conditioning. We provide a off road chair that enable the access to walks or levadas and trails on mountain as well local touristic zones in city. We also have a ramp that enable access on stairs. We do tours All Over island and specific trails on mountains. With this tour, people in wheelchairs will enjoy nature, get to know the caves and the volcanic center of Sao Vicente. Will spend an unforgettable day FORGET EVERYTHING WHAT YOU SAW ... FORGET ALL WHY HAPPENED ... DARE YOURSELF WITH NATURE ... CHEIRE THE FLOWERS ... HEAR THE NATURE ... BREATHE PURE AIR ... BREATHE NATURE ... LET'S GO TO INIMAGINABLE PLACES ... PLACES TO STAY WITHOUT WORDS ... PLACES ONLY FOOTPRINT ... HEAR ... FEEL ... RELAX ... DISCOVER ... MADEIRA IS NOW ACCESSIBLE
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: OFF ROAD WHEELCHAIR, Traditional Snack Products For Adults - Snack With Traditional Products For Children - Snack With Traditional Diabetics producys For an extra charge, request more information by email, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Reviewed By pattymilles1975
we arrived on a cruise in December, my mother was on an electric scooter. we contacted the accessible wood company which type of tour they advised, since my mom totally depends on the scooter. Mr Tiago Camacho advised half a day passing by the viewpoint, all in glass I think it's called Cabo Girao. It has a beautiful view, we stopped at the cafe and used the toilets, despite being expensive. We passed a place where there were many wines, I tasted one that was very sweet, my mother was a little happy. We bought some bottles to offer. Mr. Tiago and Guia, I think it was Joao, were very friendly and attentive, they helped us always. we never went to madeira island. I hope to return one day. Thank you very much to the team.
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