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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
Porto Moniz - Natural Swimming Pools
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 42 reviews
9.6/10
42 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunrise Tour at Pico do Arieiro
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 79 reviews
9/10
79 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nuns Valley Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9/10
34 Viator 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
Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9/10
31 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 88 reviews
10/10
88 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
West Madeira Island Guided Tour & Fanal Mystic Forest
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
9.4/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Great Western Coast Villages Full-Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 43 reviews
8.6/10
43 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Time Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 130 activitiesHalf 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 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
Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
8.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.4/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided 4x4 Adventure and Skywalk with Wine and Tapas in Madeira
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
10/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira Canyoning Level 2 – Waterfalls & Rappels Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Achada do Teixeira: One-Way Transfer to Pico do Arieiro
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.8/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunrise & Walk to "Stairway to Heaven"
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cristiano Ronaldo Guided Tour with Tickets to CR7 Museum
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro Stairway To Heaven and PR3 Self Guided
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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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
Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
10/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cristiano Ronaldo Guided Tour with Tickets to CR7 Museum
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Madeira Private Hike PR1: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.6/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
10/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Madeira Private Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro Fanal Porto Moniz
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour The West of Madeira
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Madeira: Off-Road Buggy Driving Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
10/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Madeira’s Hidden Gem Scenic Cabriolet Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Cruises & boat tours
See all 9 activitiesTime Travel on Columbus Replica Flag Ship in Madeira
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira Half-Day Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.4 out of 10 with 16 reviews
8.4/10
16 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Catamaran South Coast Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Catamaran A Sunset Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Catamaran Tour with Open Bar from Funchal
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From Calheta: Private Morning/Sunset Catamaran Tour w/ Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Full Day Private Sailing Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Madeira: Private Sightseeing Tour for Up to 4 People
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Guided Ponta São Lourenço Walk and Boat Return
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Water activities
See all 9 activitiesPrivate Tour The West of Madeira
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Diving in the Madeira Aquarium
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
10/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Catamaran Tour with Open Bar from Funchal
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkelling from Funchal
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira: Group Surfing Lesson with Equipment
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dive trip Afonso Cerqueira Wreck for certified divers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Guided Vereda Ponta São Lourenço Walk
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
10/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madeira : Surfing Experience for all
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Ponta Delgada
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 Ponta Delgada worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor activities and history, there are many great things to do in Ponta Delgada. Make sure to experience the area's blend of unmissable sights, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Ponta Delgada?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Centre. Then, explore other parts of Ponta Delgada for a bite to eat and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Ponta Delgada?
Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Centre is one of the top tourist attractions in Ponta Delgada and should be high on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Ponta Delgada?
Three days is plenty for a quick trip to Ponta Delgada — you'll hit the main attractions and get a good idea of the local vibe. But if you really want to soak it all in, stay for at least a week to discover the surrounding areas too.
What are some activities to do in Ponta Delgada with kids?
If you're looking for activities and sights for all ages, have a look at these great ideas for what to do in Ponta Delgada with kids.
What to do in Ponta Delgada for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or outdoor adventurer, there are plenty of things to do in Ponta Delgada for adults.
Are there free things to do in Ponta Delgada?
There are lots of fun things to do in Ponta Delgada. Explore the parks or soak up the vibes at free events and festivals. Ponta Delgada offers lots of budget-friendly activities that let you discover the area without opening your wallet.
