Madeira · FUNCHAL WALKING TOURS
Funchal is small enough to walk and steep enough to regret it, so a guide who knows which lanes to take earns their fee. These 15 tours cover the old town doors, the market, the wine lodges and the Monte cable car, each priced and timed.
A 2-hour old-town walk in Funchal with Farmers’ Market, a 19th-century sweet factory, wine lodge stops, and sugar-industry stories for $19.
“Really educational and enjoyable tour! Had an excellent time, thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Funchal and Madeira 😊”
Guided Tuk Tuk ride in Funchal with a quick viewpoint stop, Monte toboggans, and Old Town sights, plus pickup and drop-off.
“We were met direct from our cruise ship and the driver made contact before the departure time. We managed to leave early which allowed us to reach the toboggan before it got busy. Our driver/guide (Gil) was very friendly and knowledgeable, giving us lots of local information and stopping for some photos at some amazing locations. I would definitely recommend this experience.”
Private 1.5-hour Tukxi tour of Funchal with a local guide, tight backstreet ride, standout viewpoints, and Old Town landmarks.
“He was on time. He was very knowledgeable and informed. Didn’t talk too much or not enough. Very professional.”
Guided Old Funchal walk with markets, churches, street art, and a wine tasting, in about 2 hours for around $20.
“Our guide was delightful, considerate and very knowledgable of the history of Funchal and Madeira in general. My wife is hard of hearing and once she knew this she made a point of having my wife stand close, so as not to miss what was being said. If you are interested in the history of the place you are visiting than look no further this tour is great value.”
Madeira wine, poncha, bolo do caco, and more in Funchal on a 3.5-hour small-group walk with 11 food and 6 drink tastings.
“Matt was our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. We enjoyed our time and loved the food and drinks. It was great to hear some of the history of Funchal as well. We would definitely recommend this tour to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience.”
Hidden Funchal is a 2-hour walking tour from the University of Madeira, uncovering English links, Santa Clara nuns, and views for $19.
“Very interesting to see and visit some of the not-so-standard historic sights in Funchal. Guide was very knowledgable. Recommend this as a good addition to the standard walking tour of Funchal's key sights”
Funchal tuk-tuk to Monte for a classic basket-cart descent, Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte, and old town sights in 110 min.
“Our guide Tom was awesome. He spoke great English and had a great sense if humour. Took us to Monte for sleds but it was closed due to bad weather. He took us back to Funchal but showed us sights we would never have found....a beautiful tiny church and also a locals bar off the beaten track where they made us the best Poncha. His knowledge of the history of Madeira was incredible and he answered all the questions we had. He took us to the old down and showed us the painted doors, explaining their meaning. Tom also shared a little about his personal life with is and how…”
A 2-hour guided tuk tuk ride through Funchal’s Old Town, ending at the Botanical Gardens with stunning plants and views.
“Our guide did an amazing job of showing us around town and allowing us the freedom to choose how we want to do the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Explore Funchal’s Old Town and Monte with a Tukway style guide, then add the Monte toboggans for fast fun down the hill.
“Fantastic tour starting with pick up from hotel and trip up the mountain to toboggans (buy tickets there). Met driver at bottom following an awesome trip down by Sledge to begin tour. The Tuk Tuk was great fun and a terrific way to see Funchal and really interesting to learn about the history. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to see the sights in a slightly different way than by coach or taxi.”
Private Tukxi tour in Funchal with pickup, English commentary, key stops like Sé Cathedral and the central market, plus a viewpoint.
“Booked 3 Tuks for a party of 12. Arrived on time. 3 excellent guides/drivers. Pedro, Margarida and/or Rodriguez/Gonzales? (Apologies young man .....I'm not too certain......but you too we're excellent and we thank you) A most informative tour of the most interseting and exciting parts of Funchal City. This trio are highly recommended..”
Private tuk tuk up to Monte for the famous basket toboggan, plus a church stop and a guided old-town loop in Funchal.
“We truly enjoyed our experience & the knowledge of the driver Ricky was great Would definitely recommend to Eve”
Tuk-tuk Old Town tour in Funchal with fort photos, cathedral and market, painted doors, and Barreirinha viewpoint, with hotel pickup.
“In Madeira, 29th Feb 2024 we had a tuktuk tour provided by Ricky. His communications to us prior to pick up at our hotel were excellent. He arrived on time, was welcoming and professional. He took us to lots of key locations, explained lots of local history and spent longer with us than contracted. Perfect host thank you. Booked with Viator in the UK prior to the holiday and the booking process was good”
Private tuk-tuk tour of Funchal’s old town and Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden, with great views, small group feel, and handy pickup.
“Our guide Moises was very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to. He made sure we didn’t miss anything of importance on our excursion. His command of English was excellent. His tuk tuk allowed us to see parts of Funchal the cars couldn’t access. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and we recommend Moises to anyone who wants to explore Funchal.”
1.5-hour Funchal Old Town tuk tuk with hotel pickup, friendly guides, and a drop-off at the CR7 Museum.
“Was such a good experience! Fabio was an excellent tour guide and had a genuine love for the city. We booked the tour on the day we wanted to go so it was very short notice, we wasn’t sure if we was going to be picked up or not so we rang the company up. There was no answer but shortly after he returned the call, not many companies would do this after they received their money but Fabio being the owner did! Overall a fantastic experience.”
Private 1-hour Funchal tuk tuk history tour in English with fort and viewpoint photo stops, plus hotel or cruise pickup.
“Our guide was super friendly and we enjoyed hearing about his experience growing up on the island. We booked during the busiest time of year (New Year's Eve) so traffic put a damper on things, but we're still glad we did it.”
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