MADEIRA · DESTINATION
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The 10 most popular funchal city tours in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Private 90-min Tukxi tour of Funchal with pickup and a local guide, narrow old streets, top viewpoints, cathedral and market. $47.
“Margherita the guide/driver was excellent in her knowledge of Funchal and Madiera! She made the whole experience something we will always remember!”
Hop on and off double-decker buses for 24 or 48 hours in Funchal, plus walking tours and wine tastings, with views that save your legs.
“After a day before walking 16,600 steps it was great to relax and take in the views”
Funchal in 90 minutes by tuk tuk: Old Town lanes, Barreirinha and Vila Guida viewpoints, plus São Baptista fortress views.
“Our tour guide, Inês, was fabulous! She was so warm, bubbly, and super funny. We loved the viewpoints, local history and stories of significance about the island. Thanks so much again, Inês! We hope to see you again in the future.”
Hop-on hop-off double-decker buses in Funchal with English audio, free Madeira wine tasting, and easy stop access for top viewpoints.
“Sadly it was raining in Funchal limiting our activities and seeing and photographing many beautiful sites. I would however gladly return.”
Private Tukxi city tour in Funchal with hotel pickup, cathedral, market stops, viewpoints, and photo-friendly drives for up to 3.
“This was an excellent tour with collection from the cruise terminal and optional return there if we wanted. Our driver was incredibly knowledgeable about Funchal and its history and the Tuksi was the perfect vehicle as it could access tiny lanes and courtyards etc. We really felt that we had seen most of Funchal and…”
Tuk-tuk Funchal Old Town tour with Fortaleza do Pico photos, museum, cathedral and market, plus Barreirinha viewpoint. Pickup and English.
“We got really lucky and booked last minute and got a tour with Alexis, the owner of the company. I cannot say enough about this tour and how it’s the perfect thing to do right when you arrive in Madeira. We didn’t have a handle of how big the town is or the restaurants away…”
Private 1-hour Funchal historical tuk-tuk tour with pickup, scenic photo stops, and English guide—forts, views, market, and local stories for $37.
“Perfect trip they Funchal seeing all the sights, enjoying the breeze on our faces and loving it all .”
A small-group 4x4 safari from Funchal to Curral das Freiras, Pico do Areeiro, and sunset viewpoints, with a funny local guide.
“Fantastic experience with Paolo who is full of knowledge and interesting to talk with about places in the world he has lived and visited. Great fun day out and highly recommended”
4-hour 4x4 Jeep safari from Funchal with views at Cabo Girão glass platform and a Quinta do Barbusano wine tasting.
“Den var perfekt med en bra guide som berättade mycket om allt under turen”
2-3 hour Funchal tour: market, sweet factory, cathedral and Old Town, then Madeira wine tasting. Small group, English guide.
“Although I say I wouldn't recommend this 'experience' in the name of fairness we didn't actually get the full tour. After agreeing to change the day from Friday to the Saturday because of staffing issues, it soon became apparent (and confirmed by the company later) Our guide, pleasant as he was, didnt usually do this…”
