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Tours & day trips
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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 2360 reviews
9.8/10
2,360 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
8.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
8/10
31 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 1296 reviews
9/10
1,296 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 66 reviews
9.2/10
66 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
10/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full Day Tour of Madeira West
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.4 out of 10 with 122 reviews
9.4/10
122 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixe...
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 92 reviews
9.8/10
92 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Funchal: Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 138 reviews
9.4/10
138 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 393 reviews
9.8/10
393 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 535 reviews
9.4/10
535 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 293 activitiesMadeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 2360 reviews
9.8/10
2,360 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 66 reviews
9.2/10
66 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Beginner Canyoning Madeira
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 242 reviews
10/10
242 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.2 out of 10 with 361 reviews
9.2/10
361 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Funchal: Fanal, Porto Moniz and Seixal Day Jeep Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 270 reviews
9.6/10
270 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 283 reviews
9.8/10
283 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 117 reviews
9.6/10
117 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 33 reviews
10/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
10/10
54 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
North Express: Exclusive Private Madeira Explorer
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Tuk Tuk Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 57 reviews
9.4/10
57 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private tour:Tuk Tuk Ride to Monte Funchal Toboggans
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per youth*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Madeira: Fanal Forest Guided Hiking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 62 reviews
9.4/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Funchal: Botanical Garden and Old Town Private Tuk-Tuk Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Funchal: Cabo Girão & Poncha Tasting by Classic VW
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
10/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Full-Day Laurel Forest Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: 2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Cruises & boat tours
See all 53 activitiesFunchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 1296 reviews
9/10
1,296 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 535 reviews
9.4/10
535 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.6/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 568 reviews
9.8/10
568 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 100 reviews
9/10
100 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Sunset Sailing Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 432 reviews
9.6/10
432 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.6 out of 10 with 550 reviews
8.6/10
550 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Calheta: Whale and Dolphin Watching RIB Boat Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 68 reviews
9.8/10
68 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day Madeira Island Cruise with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 144 reviews
9.4/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 80 reviews
9.8/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Surf lesson in Madeira
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Black Sand Beach Sunrise Pole Dance Photoshoot and Drone Video
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Funchal Agriculture Green Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.6/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira Island: Southwest Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.8 out of 10 with 322 reviews
9.8/10
322 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Market to Plate: visit the market & culinary experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
On the Rhythm of a Levada: Madeira cider tasting & lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Seixal Black Sand Beach Pole Dance Photo & Drone Shooting
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: PADI Open Water Diver First Certification Course
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in São Vicente
Popular places to visit
Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
Explore this intriguing set of caves formed by an ancient volcanic eruption and learn about Madeira’s natural history at the on-site education center.
Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor
Enjoy an outing to Eglise de Jesus-Bom Senhor during your stay in Ponta Delgada. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
Frequently asked questions
Is São Vicente worth visiting?
Offering a blend of hiking and views, there's no shortage of things to do in São Vicente. While you're here, check out Porto Moniz Natural Pools, a top attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in São Vicente?
Porto Moniz Natural Pools and Seixal Beach are two great places to begin your getaway adventures. Remember to check out the retail and dining options in São Vicente while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in São Vicente?
Porto Moniz Natural Pools is one of the top tourist attractions in São Vicente and should be high on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in São Vicente?
If you just want to check out the most popular sights, three days is a good amount of time for a getaway in São Vicente. Book for a week or more for the chance to really appreciate the local vibe, visit nearby highlights and explore a few hidden gems.
What are some activities to do in São Vicente with kids?
Planning what to do in São Vicente with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're getting away with teenagers or toddlers, there are lots of family-friendly sights and activities to keep them happy here.
What to do in São Vicente for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or thrill seeker, there's a range of things to do in São Vicente for adults.
Are there free things to do in São Vicente?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in São Vicente is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on cool neighborhoods, parks and other major attractions you can experience without getting your cash out. Seixal Beach is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.
