Ribeira Brava on Sundays with Sandro Vicente (With Transfer)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the village of Ribeira Brava, from its geological origins to its role in Portuguese maritime expansion, in an authentic way.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ribeira Brava
1) Introduction to the geological formation and characteristics of the Madeira Archipelago; 2) Description of the flash floods that occurred in Madeira Island; 3) Interpretation of spatial planning of Ribeira Brava village; 4) Observation in situ of quaternary alluvial deposits and subaerial lava flows; 5) Synthesis about Madeira's settlement; 6) Engineering particularities of the manor house of Captain Luis Gonçalves Silva; 7) Observation of one of the Portuguese's Global Heritage Stones; 8) Sugar cane mills and their relation to the socio-economic evolution of Madeira; 9) Observation of the Portuguese-pavement style and the Madeiran-pavement style applied in the Town Hall building; 10) Resume about the foundation of the Ribeira Brava Municipality; 11) Visit and experience a local grocery store for a typical drink; 12) Analysis of the macroscopic characteristics of the geological materials used in houses construction; 13) Visit the local market of Ribeira Brava.
Options
With Transfer
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Local Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
YOU MUST TAKE PART OF THIS TOUR
874igorm,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best guided tour of Madeira. He is really good, helpful and above all prepared. During the tour discussions were also born out of curiosity that gave a lot of answers to our doubts about the island. Tour to do on the first day of your stay on the island, then you will see Madeira with a different perspective. I'd do it 10 more times without getting bored.
The true Madeira experience
carlosvI9960AY,Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went there with friends, we had a lovely time in Madeira. Sandro is very knowledgeable with everything involving Madeira, he explained us very detailed the culture of the island and gave us very good tips on restaurants and hotels.
Highly knowledgeable of all areas of geology and history 👍👍👍
MsPiggyBali,Sep 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Santosh is a very knowledgeable young man of the history of Madeira as well as Ribeira Brava, where my current home is located. I learned so much about my village and will always be very grateful to this young man👍👍👍Happy to have him as my neighbor 👍👍👍👍Don't miss out on his tours 👍👍👍
Insightful tour through Ribeira Brava
J9254YBclaudiar,Sep 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour through Ribeira Brava, with lots of interesting information about the history, the population and especially the geological structure of the island. Sandro never let us get bored and was always very friendly and willing to answer questions. We had a lot of fun and I highly recommend the tour!
Excellent Experience
philbar20,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We attended the geological tour in Ribeira Brava, but there were many more elements to the experience. Local history, architecture, religious ceremony and local culture were all covered within the excursion. The guide was really nice, patient and spoke excellent English.
Very interesting
Christian R,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, highly recommended! Sandro is an absolute expert who conveys his knowledge in a very understandable and exciting way.
Very interesting, an excellent guide, a look behind the scenes of the dream island of Madeira
elisabethhX8770DD,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to take the time on your vacation, you should book the experience. I was thrilled! Thank you for your effort and for sharing so much knowledge and information!
You see many interesting and significant places that you would otherwise walk past.
obemaxx,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For example, I would not have expected to see an old power plant in the middle of the city. Great silver in the church...
A special tour with a new angle on Madeira
MichaelP10916,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great idea to put historical, cultural and geological information about Madeira and Ribeira Brava into one tour. I enjoyed Sandro's competent and in depth explanations. New insights for me, even as a resident.
Great tour, highly recommended
peterpI4569BF,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandro is an extremely nice and friendly tour guide with a high level of specialist knowledge, which he conveys very well and understandably. Highly recommended.
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