Top Santa Cruz Car Tours

Escape crowded bus tours and experience a more luxurious way of exploring Funchal—a private tour. You don’t have to worry about an itinerary of sightseeing stops that don’t interest you, as this tour gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary. Choose the stops you visit, how long you spend in each place, and your preferred pickup time too—making it the ultimate tailor-made tour experience.

- Hike along the iconic Ponta de São Lourenço Trail (PR8): Explore coastal trails with dramatic views over cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean, where the peninsula’s arid climate creates an almost lunar environment — unique in Madeira; - Discover the island’s majestic volcanic geology: Observe geological strata and dike structures, including rocks less than 5.57 million years old, revealing the long and fascinating story of Madeira’s formation; - Perfect scenery for photography: Panoramic viewpoints and dramatic landscapes where the warm hues of the geological formations contrast with the deep blue of the ocean — the perfect backdrop for photos and social media content; - Touches of endemic fauna and flora: Brief encounters with seabirds and reptiles, along with small endemic plants that complete the experience.