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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 2402 reviews
9.8/10
2,402 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
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
From Funchal: Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast
9.4 out of 10 with 146 reviews
9.4/10
146 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 1307 reviews
9/10
1,307 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 37 reviews
10/10
37 GetYourGuide 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: Pico Arieiro Sunset with Stairway to Heaven Option
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 117 reviews
9/10
117 GetYourGuide 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
From Funchal: West Madeira Waterfalls and Fanal Forest Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 592 reviews
9.6/10
592 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 298 activitiesMadeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4x4 Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 2402 reviews
9.8/10
2,402 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
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
Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 300 reviews
9.8/10
300 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 369 reviews
9.2/10
369 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
Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 95 reviews
9.8/10
95 GetYourGuide 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 150 reviews
9.6/10
150 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
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 55 reviews
10/10
55 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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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*
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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: 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*
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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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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
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: 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 traveller*
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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
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 traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Water activities
See all 71 activitiesFunchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 1307 reviews
9/10
1,307 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
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 560 reviews
9.4/10
560 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 578 reviews
9.8/10
578 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 36 reviews
9.6/10
36 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 441 reviews
9.6/10
441 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 557 reviews
8.6/10
557 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.6/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Funchal: Swimming Cabo Girao Sunset Cruise Luxury Catamaran
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.2/10
9 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 81 reviews
9.8/10
81 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
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
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
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
Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 329 reviews
9.6/10
329 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
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 GetYourGuide review
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
4.5/5(20 reviews)
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 neighbourhoods, 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.
