Title: Things to Do in Santa Maria Maior in 2026 | Expedia.com [Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Maior.dx3000662094)[Hotels in Santa Maria Maior](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Maior-Hotels.d3000662094.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Maria Maior](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria-Maior.d3000662094.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Maria Maior](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria-Maior.d3000662094.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Maria Maior Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Maior.d3000662094.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Maria Maior ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Maria Maior Types of activities [Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Maior.dx3000662094) ![Fantastic garden for nature lovers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/3cefcbcc-e061-4ba9-9fe0-849e9fd4d5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fantastic garden for nature lovers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/3cefcbcc-e061-4ba9-9fe0-849e9fd4d5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view across the North Atlantic Ocean from Funchal, Madeira ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/3540cb73-0d95-4e2a-9849-fd311d370861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional Maderia clothing :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/791ffbdd-c00b-4d56-a69c-f5510fd00044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Take this great value cable car for a 15 minute long journey up to the subtropical gardens or connect to another cable car onwards to the botanical gardens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/9284cc19-c8b9-4cd3-a008-0dda7a49c6d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Santa Maria Maior ### Tours & day trips [See all 475 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172154/1c0026b2-71cc-4827-a418-68732860a6de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras 1d+ 8/10 25 verified reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4766169/4ef7c5c5-e77a-48fb-9a13-228ad500ea19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour 4h 9.2/10 66 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44822411/8e458c3a-c039-40d4-a31d-b6a61bc4bc76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour 4h 9.2/10 67 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-pico-do-arieiro-sunrise-tour-breakfast-optional.a44822411.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixe...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45901873/3fa24aa3-a83a-4094-9fbf-5bc6a6227198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixe... 7h 30m 9.8/10 92 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sunrise-transfer-to-pico-do-arieiro-hike-to-pico-ruivo-return-from-teixeira.a45901873.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47963322/01899555-edee-41dd-870e-29cc929b2015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal 8h 30m 10/10 22 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-westside-achadas-cruz-moniz-seixal-and-fanal.a47963322.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour of Madeira West](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2787012/660de809-a58e-4ae6-adde-ddf42bc4e740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour of Madeira West 8h 9.4/10 104 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-madeira-west.a2787012.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4560212/ad8bcb8d-6f37-48ef-938f-cc37ee4b95c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour 4h 9.4/10 396 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-funchal-nuns-valley-monte-and-sleigh-ride-tour.a4560212.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5207867/9adabf89-bb4b-4927-94f3-9b397e0dd2db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest 7h+ 8.6/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-west-island-full-day-tour-with-levada-walk.a5207867.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48074252/d8b3dd01-59fd-437f-b910-149905118eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira 8h 10/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4x4-jeep-tour-to-the-east-northeast-of-madeira.a48074252.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758317/e88f05ec-7730-4606-bf7d-a0ce0b8a233c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour 8h 9.8/10 2,229 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-skywalk-porto-moniz-seixal-and-fanal-4wd-tour.a4758317.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 163 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5207867/9adabf89-bb4b-4927-94f3-9b397e0dd2db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour with Fanal Forest 7h+ 8.6/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-west-island-full-day-tour-with-levada-walk.a5207867.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44516513/6c3e5520-c027-4b88-8e90-2f06c2e250a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer 8h 30m 9.8/10 845 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-pico-do-arieiro-sunrise-transfer-self-guided-hike.a44516513.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652241/247e365d-58ec-4c34-a6d7-8f0756c384c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway 2h 10/10 49 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-toboggan-and-old-town-experience-with-tukway.a44652241.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: Botanical Garden and Old Town Private Tuk-Tuk Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908403/29a89f3d-c161-4c05-a7b7-1f3a16a72938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Botanical Garden and Old Town Private Tuk-Tuk Tour 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/botanical-garden-funchal-old-town-private-tuk-tuk-tour.a47908403.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48352451/0cf4477b-d90b-4b4a-9f42-5334f4eedf8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Câmara de Lobos: Private Guided Kayaking Tour in Madeira 1h 30m 9.6/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/camara-de-lobos-private-guided-kayaking-tour-in-madeira.a48352451.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Private Monte tour on a Tukxi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4562554/7a4a430c-5a49-4250-84e4-baaa3f2e5bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Private Monte tour on a Tukxi 1h 30m+ 9.6/10 16 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-tukxi-tour-to-monte.a4562554.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira Southwest Express: Half-day Private Jeep tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48016004/5ca74f2d-32a8-45c4-b70a-63492c694181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Southwest Express: Half-day Private Jeep tour 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-southwest-in-4h-r-brava-p-do-sol-paul-do-mar.a48016004.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Full Day Private South West Tour Hidden Gems of Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665160/13a6b369-9242-4f37-a93a-918916be1d74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private South West Tour Hidden Gems of Madeira 7h $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-south-west-tour-hidden-gems-of-madeira.a49665160.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Private tour:Câmara de Lobos Churchill Bay Guided Tuk Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47976500/32bcaa21-53c7-47b3-89da-191e7d908d1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour:Câmara de Lobos Churchill Bay Guided Tuk Tuk 2h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-funchal-camara-de-lobos-guided-tuk-tuk-tour.a47976500.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2786402/e4363fc9-0c30-4216-90ad-335365b69816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal 2h 9.6/10 20 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tuk-tuk-to-monte-tour-from-funchal.a2786402.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 95 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336967/93b30981-9dee-45e8-9c37-ce29dbd50144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching 3h 9.4/10 424 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514981/8ed94ac7-4faa-4aa0-9cf5-deb148837d63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour 2h 30m 9.4/10 142 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speed-boat-tour.a4514981.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514686/db5aa5e0-0ae3-43a4-b28c-bac06681eb4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools 8h 9.2/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-west-tour-with-porto-moniz-and-volcanic-pools.a4514686.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4757519/0774e2e2-1fa3-48ba-bab9-1819a1694291.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour 3h 8.4/10 254 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-garajau-nature-reserve-kayak-and-snorkel-tour.a4757519.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830106/0fe53c50-3e55-4451-92de-fa9dccb115d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer 8h 9.8/10 210 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rabacal-25-fontes-risco-levada-hiking-transfer.a47830106.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519359/02acf1a4-7f02-432b-8931-6eee516c45d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise 3h 8.6/10 523 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-bay-dolphin-whale-watch-luxury-catamaran-cruise.a4519359.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Referta Levada Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45898342/51dab6ac-b47a-4595-81c8-a6d55c0639df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Referta Levada Walk 8h 10/10 23 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-santana-jeep-safari-and-levada-tour.a45898342.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46906419/73675185-6016-4e8f-b407-76f6396207d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest 8h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-4x4-jeep-safari-in-porto-moniz.a46906419.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4771032/50e5d84d-45d3-41df-88d9-3971aace6739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour 3h 9.8/10 541 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/all-inclusive-whale-and-dolphin-watching-luxury-tour.a4771032.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758012/960f5180-a498-4848-bc9b-6a7bd2acf5c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Machico: Madeira Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour 2h+ 9.6/10 42 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-whale-and-dolphin-watching-boat-tour-from-machico.a4758012.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760395/b4f08a53-a522-4e9f-beca-90261057cb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson 4h 9.8/10 76 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-madeira-island-group-surf-lesson.a4760395.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira Island: Southwest Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4730570/0cacdcfe-87e8-4cef-865e-b451914cd768.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Island: Southwest Tour 8h 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-island-southwest-tour.a4730570.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Surf lesson in Madeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48184228/d2edfe90-90b4-4292-b2b7-23850468bd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf lesson in Madeira 4h 10/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/surf-lesson-in-madeira.a48184228.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![From Market to Plate: visit the market & culinary experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48260236/ec7e67d6-3175-4aa0-a2a1-e1f2956fb5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Market to Plate: visit the market & culinary experience 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cooking-experience-market-tour.a48260236.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal Agriculture Green Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4816571/2ab29a4b-e9cd-4b06-9954-fb49c12793ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal Agriculture Green Tour 6h 9.6/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-agriculture-green-tour.a4816571.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Bar hopping & Poncha Workshop in Funchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475322/57e7f200-fc86-4411-8009-ac192f3f21fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bar hopping & Poncha Workshop in Funchal 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bar-hopping-tour-poncha-workshop-funchal.a50475322.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: Sunrise Private Sailing Trip with Breakfast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47816745/2342b461-a864-46aa-b95d-5a197a0df551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Sunrise Private Sailing Trip with Breakfast 2h Free cancellation available $614 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-sunrise-private-sailing-trip-with-breakfast.a47816745.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44628034/ab190cca-b498-4fb2-a7f4-b6a8ed70568e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers 8h+ 9.8/10 293 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pico-do-arieiro-pico-ruivo-sunrise-or-morning-hike-transfers.a44628034.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira Honey Cake Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51527693/f9669824-44fb-4118-a208-1f9b1d5d1a88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Honey Cake Experience 1h Free cancellation available $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-honey-cake-experience.a51527693.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![On the Rhythm of a Levada: Madeira cider tasting & lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48175488/91fbd11a-d9d3-4b79-bcd9-cbaa84d9ccd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### On the Rhythm of a Levada: Madeira cider tasting & lunch 5h Free cancellation available $162 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/levada-walk-cider-tasting-lunch.a48175488.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Full Day Private Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49801767/194460c3-5597-4df8-8456-7dd372ad1d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Sailing Cruise 8h Free cancellation available $1,418 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-sailing-cruise.a49801767.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Private Swing Special place w/ Wine and Fruits 4x4 jipe tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4977797/65b5eadf-e7d4-42de-ae12-2004d433519b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Swing Special place w/ Wine and Fruits 4x4 jipe tour 4h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $366 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-swing-special-place-w-wine-and-fruits-4x4-jipe-tour.a4977797.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48162478/1091683f-7c2a-4162-8dce-9977790f1698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour 3h 30m 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-0-to-1818-meters-to-pico-do-arieiro-sunrise.a48162478.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira Tuk-Tuk Ride to Monte Toboggan or Tropical Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51012467/ab18ca1c-e87d-4dff-aaa4-188cef7a4066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Tuk-Tuk Ride to Monte Toboggan or Tropical Garden 45m Free cancellation available $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-tuk-tuk-ride-to-monte-toboggan-or-tropical-garden.a51012467.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira Grand Experience Private Tuk Tuk Tour by MadTuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49462963/7214e298-499a-4713-bd62-6ea531828e2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira Grand Experience Private Tuk Tuk Tour by MadTuk 6h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-grand-experience-private-tuk-tuk-tour-by-madtuk.a49462963.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Funchal: Sunset Sailing Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48274053/df68a59a-4779-49f1-8b21-6a726747e9ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funchal: Sunset Sailing Private Tour 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $543 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-sunset-sailing-private-tour.a48274053.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Vespa Primavera 125cc 24-Hour Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49106097/ff9ec159-7a0e-4f91-bccb-eb52f8d1addd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Vespa Primavera 125cc 24-Hour Rental 1d Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-vespa-primavera-125cc-24-hour-rental.a49106097.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ![Madeira: Full-Day Laurel Forest Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44511163/5b6502a6-752a-4a9b-b3d9-306cd335904e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madeira: Full-Day Laurel Forest Guided Walking Tour 9h 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-full-day-laurel-forest-guided-walking-tour.a44511163.activity-details?&rid=3000662094&location=Santa+Maria+Maior&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Maria Maior | Number of things to do | 569 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Madeira: A Self-Guided Island Journey](/things-to-do/madeira-a-self-guided-island-journey.a50716308.activity-details): $5 | | Top 5 things to do | [City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details)[Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h](/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-with-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-48h.a463554.activity-details)[Funchal: RIB Whale Watching Cruise and Optional Dolphin Swim](/things-to-do/funchal-rib-whale-watching-cruise-and-optional-dolphin-swim.a48488035.activity-details)[From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details)[Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour](/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Nun's Valley](/things-to-do/nuns-valley.a47739742.activity-details)[Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat](/things-to-do/funchal-snorkeling-adventure-in-the-eco-park.a48335600.activity-details)[Funchal: Snorkeling Adventure in Eco-Park / Shore or by Boat](/things-to-do/snorkeling-adventure-in-the-funchal-eco-park.a49066506.activity-details)[Ponta Do Sol : Madeira Banana Museum guided tour](/things-to-do/ponta-do-sol-madeira-banana-museum-guided-tour.a49517843.activity-details)[Hidden Funchal: Stories & Secrets Tour](/things-to-do/hidden-funchal-stories-secrets-tour.a4527747.activity-details) | | With kids | [City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details)[Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h](/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-with-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-48h.a463554.activity-details)[From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details)[Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour](/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details)[Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](/things-to-do/funchal-dolphin-and-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a4583317.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Maria Maior --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Maria Maior? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Maria Maior ![Mercado dos lavradores ...i never knew there are so many kinds of maracuja until i visited this place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/2bda1d1d-83b6-4b56-bbb4-243f80757954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Funchal Farmers Market During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can do some window-shopping at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Farmers-Market-Old-Town-Funchal.d6158322.Vacation-Attraction) ![Botanical Garden which includes flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081821/af5913d2-ec38-424e-a731-9ffdb167e793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madeira Botanical Garden One of Madeira’s most famous attractions is known for its scenic views and fascinating display of colorful flowers. [](https://expedia.com/Madeira-Botanical-Garden-Funchal.d6081821.Vacation-Attraction) ![Town Square showing street scenes and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081819/533fa3e5-1bbc-42f1-bc7d-11c1872da954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Town Square Defined by its striking black-and-white tiling, Funchal’s main square is surrounded by some of the city’s most interesting historic attractions. [](https://expedia.com/Town-Square-Funchal.d6081819.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Forum Shopping Mall in Funchal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/3b6202b2-ecc0-4a4c-a9ba-75edc127ce0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Centro Comercial Forum Madeira You can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Forum Madeira during your trip to São Martinho. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Centro-Comercial-Forum-Madeira-Funchal.d553248621557918430.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monte Palace Gardens which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081827/d9990fbf-e5be-44e7-98b8-b0042abe46f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monte Palace Gardens More than just a striking floral display, this beautiful garden is also home to an impressive collection of art. [](https://expedia.com/Monte-Palace-Gardens-Funchal.d6081827.Vacation-Attraction) ![Palheiro Gardens featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081843/bf3f16f6-c16b-4f38-a82c-9e9810c5b0d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palheiro Gardens Go for a stroll in these charming gardens, known for their rare and unique design, to see indigenous plants mingled with exotic species. [](https://expedia.com/Palheiro-Gardens-Funchal.d6081843.Vacation-Attraction) ![Public garden on the island of flowers #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/ce5d3ae5-bb1f-4477-b9ac-55ecf484e573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Funchal Municipal Garden Explore the great outdoors at Funchal Municipal Garden, a lovely green space in Sé. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Municipal-Garden-Funchal.d553248625259842830.Vacation-Attraction) #### Funchal Marina Explore the waterfront in Sé with a trip to Funchal Marina. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Funchal-Marina-Funchal.d6081807.Vacation-Attraction) #### CR7 Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at CR7 Museum in Sé. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/CR7-Museum-Funchal.d553248621562514801.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Santa Maria Maior ![Santa Cruz Beach featuring a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081815/3c148663-79a7-4a8e-8a9d-54b7f71f7619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Cruz ![Madeira](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/6e2c669e-bc3d-4836-8141-229eb28e0940.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Funchal ![Palheiro Gardens featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081843/d8136d37-720f-48c8-9c6b-9fcf7af32d4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sao Goncalo ![cathedral of Funchal (in Portuguese Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) Madeira island Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662093/e1fe2aaa-06f0-493b-8cb9-6c36baf76fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sé ![Monte Palace Gardens which includes a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081827/9fb10cda-0446-4920-9c9b-036d20862da8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monte ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Maria Maior worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Maria Maior? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Maria Maior? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Maria Maior? ### Is Santa Maria Maior a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Maria Maior with kids? > - [City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-funchal-madeira-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a172154.activity-details) > - [Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off with Câmara de Lobos & Cabo Girão 48h](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-hop-on-hop-off-with-camara-de-lobos-cabo-girao-48h.a463554.activity-details) > - [From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-funchal-ecological-catamaran-dolphin-whale-watching.a48336967.activity-details) > - [Madeira: Half-Day Pico Areeiro Jeep Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/madeira-half-day-pico-arieiro-jeep-tour.a4766169.activity-details) > - [Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/funchal-dolphin-and-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a4583317.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Maria Maior for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Maria Maior? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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