Location: Funchal
Top Things to do in Funchal
The 10 Best Bus Tours in Funchal, Madeira Islands
Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Restaurants in Funchal
1. A-Framed Houses East Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The East Tour with its famous “A” framed houses; clouds hanging below Pico do Arieiro hugging the contours of the mountains.The delightful unspotted Laurissilva forest.
Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal), Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp), Lunch
Reviewed By Anke S
Very nice tour and a nice good guide Susana. You will see beautiful parts of the Island. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is the booking process, but the tour and guide were good
2. Private - Madeira Island Tour
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. (Coronavirus update: we are a ''Clean and Safe'' company, respecting all the hygienic and personal protection measures according to the Portuguese Official Tourism Office). It has a duration of 8 hours and you get to know all the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the island. Cabo Girao Viewpoint, Poncha da Serra de Agua, Funchal, Camara de Lobos, Santana, Natural Swimming Pools Porto Moniz, Pico Areeiro and much more. You also can customize the tour. The price includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Beverages, Light refreshments
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Livvy1309
The 25 fountains walk was absolutely brilliant. The guide Luis was very knowledgeable and has a great personality! He knew lots of facts about the Levada’s and the history as well as being able to give us tons of information about Madeira as a whole. His English was fantastic and he got on board with all our jokes and chats which was great. This walk itself has quite a few steps, probably around 400 which are quite steep. It isn’t a hard walk but the way back up can be quite tiring - however there is the option to get in a mini bus up the hill, but this doesn’t avoid the steps. The views overall are amazing, Luis took us at the start of the day where the sky was clear, it was slightly cooler and it wasn’t busy at all. Most tourists come later in the day and it can be a bit of a squeeze passing on the steps. The actual fountain is very beautiful and we had a quick dip in the water, it was so so cold but defiantly worth it for a photo! Luis was more than happy to take any photos and pointed out the best spots to have them. I would 100% book with our guide Madeira again.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Admire the Cristiano Ronaldo trophies and take photos with the full-size wax statue of this Portuguese footballer. Visit the childhood sites of the best player in the world. Stop at Santo António Church, the first football club and its enclosure, Pico dos Barcelos and Museum CR7. It's really worth it, just great.
Inclusions: CR7 MUSEUM ENTRANCE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Mohammed3101
Excellent tour! All madeiras attractions summed up in one tour. Renauto the tour guide made it more amazing. Positive energy and very understandable language. Thumbs up and five stars from his friends from Denmark! Keep up the good work.
4. Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am to 5pm (each Day)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience that you will never forget!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Mohammed3101
Excellent tour! All madeiras attractions summed up in one tour. Renauto the tour guide made it more amazing. Positive energy and very understandable language. Thumbs up and five stars from his friends from Denmark! Keep up the good work.
5. Private Half day Madeira tour (8 seat Mercedes Vito)
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
I'm a native of Madeira and have been providing tours for over six years. I have a real passion for the culture, the heritage and a love for the natural beauty of my island home. I provide fun, interesting and informative tours for tourists, business travelers and even seekers of their roots in Madeira. I'm a steady and safe driver with a clean and comfortable vehicle. We will enjoy the day at your pace.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Admission to toboggan run, garden entrance will need to be paid separately if wanting to do this.
Reviewed By Madeira_my_dear
We booked two island tours with Diogo, one on the East side and one on the West side of the island. Diogo is a very easy going and relaxed person, who is never in a hurry and makes you feel there is all the time in the world to enjoy the fantastic scenery of Madeira. He takes you to places which are off the beaten track and knows some fantastic restaurants to have lunch. He is very knowledgeable and always in a good mood!
6. Rabaçal / 25 Fonts
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
It is one of the most emblematic and most visited pedestrian walks on the island of Madeira. An authentic gift for our senses. Along the trail enjoy centurial laurel and heather beyond its unforgettable waterfalls and fountains, 25 in all respects living up to its name. The use of a walking stick, proper footwear and water is recommended.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 672kamah
I was on a trip to Western Madeira. everyone was very pleased with the trip. Patricia is a great woman, she talked about what we visit and answered questions. She is very good drivers. Thank you for a great time and we recommend everyone a trip with the girls from this travel agency. Kamila with mather
7. West of Madeira Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
You will go on a tour to the West of the island. Going through historical places that anyone arriving in Madeira should visit, such as Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava, Encumeada, Paúl da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente.
Inclusions: Licensed and certified guide
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 985janinem
We booked a private tour with DG Travel. There was 7 of us and we all loved it. Our tour guide John Richard picked us up from our villa, we were a little late getting ready and he was fine about it told us not to rush at all. I'd been worrying prior to going on the trip about my children travelling in a car all day (would they be safe, what would the driver be like etc). Richard was a great driver and I felt at ease straight away, the kids loved him. He was really informative and helpful throughout, he advised us where would be expensive in the tourist areas and where wouldn't. We had an 8 seater mini bus and we were all comfy throughout. The only downside to our trip was the weather. We couldn't see anything on the glass balcony and the volcanic pools were closed due to high waves. We all still had a great day out & will do the trip again next year when we return. My son (8) and daughters (18, 16 & 4) all loved the trip, it can sometimes be hard finding things to do everyone enjoys and wants to do as a family. I'd recomend booking in private groups if there are 6 + of you as we could spend longer in certain places if we wanted due to it being just us and it didn't cost us much more than if we had gone in a big group with others. The man that took our booking was really lovely and helpful too. I didn't get his name. He did give us his name & number to contact him if we needed anything during our time in maderia and we lost it.
8. Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
Explore the northwest side of Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with an open top roof. Volcanic lava pools, a 15–minute levada walk, non-touristic villages, Madeira's UNESCO–listed native forest, waterfalls, sea cliffs, any many more great surprises await you.
Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up / outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off - Pick up at the Cruise dock extra fee €5.00 per person, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch - extra €13.00 per person, Gratuities
Reviewed By erindoyle2
These guys seriously know what they are doing so rest assured that you will feel like family by the end of the day. We had NUNO as our driver for the first tour booked to see the northwest of the island. A group of digital nomads and myself (a teacher) met for the first time and decided to book a second tour a few days later to visit the east (Madeira peaks). The 4•4 vehicles allow you to take the old Madeiran roads (old kings roads) that you otherwise could not access, therefore allowing you to see unique vegetation, history and also experience off the beaten path (literally) waterfalls, levadas, and gorgeous scenery. Every tour is unique with many opportunities to stop to take photos, visit local restaurants/cafes and rum factories, poncha bars. These guys bring their passion of their island to life and give you a very personal account of this unique island. I also appreciated that they kept us away from big touristic restaurants and shops. They support the locals and that is obvious by the markets we stopped at and little taverns we ate at. I appreciated that they picked me up on the other side of the island so I wouldn’t miss the adventure. A big thank you to Fernando, the owner who was very quick to contact us via WhatsApp to confirm everything. I am grateful to have met Nuno and want to thank him for giving me the most memorable days of the trip! Miss it already!
9. Madeira Peaks - Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour
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4.9 based on 41 reviews
Experiencethis tour to the East, visiting Madeira Peaks and the traditional thatched houses in Santana, by 4x4 with a open top roof! We will take you through the UNESCO forest and little villages to see amazing views, all alongside a local guide. Get close the natural beauty and wonder of Madeira Island.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch - optional 3 course meal for €12.00, pick up in this areas extra fee - €5.00 p/p - Santo da Serra, Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, pick up in this areas extra fee - €10.00 p/p - Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, Ponta Delgada, Porto Moniz, Ponta do Pargo, Prazeres, pick up at the cruise dock extra fee - €5.00 per person
Reviewed By Ritxen2509
If you are not feeling confident driving hilly and windy roads, my advice will be to book this tour. You would save so much hassle and manage to see so much with proper local guide! We had the best day of our stay at Madeira . Nelson - our driver was so informative. We would never see and learn so much as we did with him! Definitely recommend!
10. West of Madeira Tour. Full Day Minimum 2 People
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 12 reviews
Visit some of the most spectacular views Madeira has to offer, this is one of the most complete tours you can do. From the Southern coast, through the centre plateau arriving to the northern coast. This tour stops in: Câmara de Lobos » Cabo Girão Viewpoint » Ribeira Brava » Canhas » Paúl da Serra » Porto Moniz » Seixal » São Vicente
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 541ancam
Every time I go to Madeira, I have to book a tour with Dinarte since he knows the island as his back yard. The experience is incredible and his knowledge of the place cannot be matched. Also, the day will be filled with lots of laughter, good food and amazing scenery. About good food, I cannot recommand enough the Fanal tour with espetada. I didn't know I needed the tasty esperada barbecue, surrounded by the ancient trees and the little birds curious about what's cooking. Dinarte is also an amazing chef and he chooses all the ingredients himself, only the freshest produce pass the test. Do yourself a favour and have a barbecue in Fanal, you will thank yourself later ????.
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