Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Jeep Tour, Porto Moniz Volcanic Pool, Fanal Forest, and Cabo Girao
• Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience
• 4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other
• West 4x4 Experience: Skywalk, Porto Moniz Pools and Fanal Forest
• Wines Tasting Experience and Skywalk with Dolphin Watching

São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre costs €8 for adults; there are discounts for children and seniors. Island sightseeing tours that cover the cave complex and its surrounding highlights typically start from US$85 and tend to last a full day. Private custom tours start from US$335.

At the São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre, you can expect to see stalactites and tunnels created more than 890,000 years ago by volcanic eruptions. You can explore the tubes before learning about volcanology and Madeira’s unique geology via multi-media exhibits at the adjoining Volcanism Centre.

The guided tour of the São Vicente Caves takes around 30 minutes, while visitors tend to spend between 30 minutes and one hour enjoying the multimedia exhibits inside the Volcanism Centre. The caves are on the opposite side of the island to Funchal, so factor in around 1.5 hours of driving if you're coming from the capital.

Because of uneven terrain, the 2,300-foot (700-meter) route through the São Vicente Caves is inaccessible to wheelchair users. However, the Volcanism Center is accessible. Thanks to its sensory experience and interesting exhibits, this is a great attraction for kids, though you'll need to leave the strollers at the entrance.

The attractions and activities near the São Vicente Caves include the natural region of Porto Moniz, where waterfalls and natural pools are framed by volcanic rock formations, and the UNESCO-listed Santana village, where the triangular-roofed houses and lush scenery make it a top attraction in Madeira.