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Tours & day trips
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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 2420 reviews
9.8/10
2,420 GetYourGuide 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 148 reviews
9.4/10
148 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
9.2 out of 10 with 124 reviews
9.2/10
124 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 67 reviews
9.2/10
67 GetYourGuide 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 1313 reviews
9/10
1,313 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
Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixe...
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 108 reviews
9.6/10
108 Viator 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 37 reviews
10/10
37 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 403 reviews
9.8/10
403 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
All Madeira In 2 Days Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
9.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.8/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 315 activitiesMadeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 2420 reviews
9.8/10
2,420 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 67 reviews
9.2/10
67 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 306 reviews
9.8/10
306 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
From Funchal: Fanal, Porto Moniz and Seixal Day Jeep Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 272 reviews
9.6/10
272 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
9.4 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.4/10
16 Viator 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 369 reviews
9.2/10
369 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
9.8 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.8/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 158 reviews
9.6/10
158 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Hiking Transfer
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.4 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.4/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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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 35 reviews
10/10
35 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per youth*
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Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 55 reviews
10/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 63 reviews
9.4/10
63 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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North Express: Exclusive Private Madeira Explorer
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 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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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 971 reviews
9.8/10
971 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h+
8.6 out of 10 with 62 reviews
8.6/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Bespoke adventure in Madeira with pick-up
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Funchal: Best Viewpoints Guided Tuk Tuk Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.8/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Water activities
See all 88 activitiesFunchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 1313 reviews
9/10
1,313 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 403 reviews
9.8/10
403 Viator 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 584 reviews
9.8/10
584 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 39 reviews
9.6/10
39 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 568 reviews
9.4/10
568 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.4 out of 10 with 254 reviews
8.4/10
254 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 559 reviews
8.6/10
559 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 446 reviews
9.6/10
446 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kayak and Snorkelling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.2/10
29 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 82 reviews
9.8/10
82 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 24 activitiesFunchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 82 reviews
9.8/10
82 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 and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 331 reviews
9.8/10
331 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 14 reviews
10/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bar hopping & Poncha Workshop in Funchal
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
Madeira: Salsa and Bachata dance and discovery experience
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Catamaran Tour in Madeira
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
What to do in Santa Maria Maior
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Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Maria Maior worth visiting?
From shopping to outdoor activities and history, there are loads of great things to do in Santa Maria Maior. Remember to enjoy the area's mix of unmissable attractions, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Santa Maria Maior?
Kick-start your day with a visit to CR7 Museum. Then, explore other areas of Santa Maria Maior for tasty eats and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Maria Maior?
CR7 Museum is ranked the top tourist attraction near Santa Maria Maior, so don't go home without experiencing it.
Is three days enough to stay in Santa Maria Maior?
You'll have all the time you need to tick off CR7 Museum, Lido Bathing Complex and other popular attractions in the area when you book a three-day holiday in Santa Maria Maior.
Is Santa Maria Maior a walkable neighbourhood?
If walking is your favourite way to explore, Santa Maria Maior is perfect. You can reach leading sights like CR7 Museum and Lido Bathing Complex on foot. At 2 kilometres from the centre, the popular neighbourhood of Sé is also close enough for a nice stroll. The same goes for Sé, around 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Santa Maria Maior with kids?
If you're looking for activities and attractions for all ages, take a look at these awesome ideas for what to do in Santa Maria Maior with kids.
What to do in Santa Maria Maior for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or fan of Mother Nature, there are plenty of things to do in Santa Maria Maior for adults including Museu da Madeira Wine Company.
Are there free things to do in Santa Maria Maior?
Near Santa Maria Maior, Se Cathedral is a terrific spot for anyone wanting to experience this area without reaching for their wallet. Also, check out the local green spaces and other nearby neighbourhoods, and don't hesitate to ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's an easy way to learn about the most popular free things to do in Santa Maria Maior.
