Discover the beauty of Eastern Madeira and visit the region’s most iconic landmark, the King Christ statue. Then, visit a traditional wicker village to meet the locals, and hike up to Pico do Areeiro to marvel at the Madeira mountains.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German
- Pickup optional
- Your accommodation in Calheta, Ponta do Sol, or Ribeira Brava.
Experience
Highlights
- Admire some of the most amazing viewpoints of Madeira
- Enjoy this private and personalized tour
- Marvel at the incredible King Christ statue
- Head upwards into the Madeira Mountains for stunning views of the landscape
Full description
The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation in either Funchal or Caniço. After pickup, head toward’s one of Madeira’s most famous icons, the King Christ statue, the first statue of its kind in the world. Next, visit Camacha, a parish with the nickname “The Land of the Wicker”, and marvel at the fascinating furniture and baskets made from wicker using traditional techniques.
Continue on to Pico do Areeiro next to admire the breathtaking views of the Madeira mountains. Take some time to appreciate this stunning landscape and snap some photos for your holiday album. Next, head down to Ribeiro Frio and watch the fishermen farming for trout, or opt to take a walking tour in the island’s famous Levadas.
Next, travel to some of Eastern Madeira’s most precious viewpoints, São Roque do Faial and Portela, and then visit the Santo da Serra Park to admire more landscapes across the northeast. The last stop of the trip is a visit to the city of Santa Cruz, also known as the “Door of Madeira”.
Includes
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Free WIFI onboard
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Funchal Cruise Port, Av. Sá Carneiro, 9000 Funchal, Portugal
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Not allowed
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This product operates rain or shine except in the case of extreme weather events
- Make sure to contact us to agree on the pickup time
- Price is from Funchal and Caniço area