Madeira · OPEN-TOP BUS TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 open-top bus tours worth a day of an island week, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Open-roof 4x4 adventure through Madeira’s north, with natural pools, Cabo Girão skywalk, Fanal forest, and Seixal beach.
“Hold into your hats and be ready to experience full on 4WD!!! Saw a lot of Madeira I wouldn't have!! Including the suicidal geckos!!”
Hop-on hop-off yellow bus in Funchal, Madeira with audio guide, wine tasting, and easy trips to Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão.
“Located nicely in town by Funchal Marina and has a very good coverage”
Unlimited hop-on hop-off buses in Funchal with Monte access, included walks, and Madeira wine tastings on a 24 or 48-hour pass.
“I think that having the route map of all the red and blue stops available online or in this add would have been very helpful. The maps available were only about the meeting points and not the route itself. I was lucky there was this very nice company rep at the Lido stop who guided me better. Also it should highlight that to get to the Jardim Botánico one should take not the first but the second cable car as one might end up taking the Funchal cable instead.”
Funchal 3-in-1 hop-on hop-off buses with English audio, Câmara de Lobos, and Cabo Girão Skywalk shuttle plus discounts.
“Flexible. Gives you a good overview with the opportunity to get off to see anything of interest and catch the next bus”
Small-group open-roof 4x4 through West Madeira, with Fanal forest, Porto Moniz pools, and off-road shortcut views from Funchal.
“Our driver was Jorge, he was excellent. Took us " off road" which was an amazing experience. , not for the faint hearted. ! During our trip through the forest, he stoped and made fresh Poncha for us which was a real treat. He is such a lovely person and an amazing and safe driver. There were only my partner and I which was lovely. I couldn't recommend Jorge enough for this trip. 10/10.”
Funchal hop-on hop-off bus with top deck views, included Madeira wine tasting, and walking tours across 24 or 48 hours.
“Exactly what we wanted. We got a birds-eye view of the city, stopped for lunch and had a great time. Hopped off and back on three times for points of special interest.”
Open roof 4X4 tour of Madeira East with Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Ponta São Lourenço, plus a short levada walk and Wi-Fi.
“A fantastic day out , incredibly great fun we were laughing all day! We saw everything on the itinerary and learnt a lot too. Highly recommended !”
Roof-off 4x4 adventure from Funchal with sea-cliff views, Cabo Girão skywalk, and optional Madeira wine tasting plus Poncha stops.
“A really good half day tour including the Nun's Valley and south coast areas. The soft roof Land Rover 4x4 vehicles are great at handling the mountain roads and are brilliant when you can stand up to view the scenery close up when off road. Our driver and guide was top class too. The visit to a traditional village bar to try a freshly prepared glass of Poncha for a very reasonable charge was enjoyable, their coffee was good too! The stops provided the great views promised whether over the stunning rural mountains, the sea cliffs and coastal village at Camara de Lobos. The Madeira wine tasting at Henriques &…”
A 7.5-hour Funchal tour mixing off-road 4x4 driving, Cabo Girão glass skywalk views, and guided Madeira wine tastings. Small group.
“Exhilarating and educational exploration of part of the island, with amazing wines and Madeira wines to sample. A must for people who want to mix sightseeing and wine tasting. Gil is an amazing driver, entertaining host and has a great knowledge of the interesting local flora and fauna.”
Full-day Madeira 4x4 with an open roof ride, north and west coast stops, Fanal forest, Porto Moniz pools, and poncha at a local bar.
“The best trip we ever had. Christopher was amazing, he had showed as most beautiful places of Madeira. As well a lot of history and information supplied about an Ireland of Madeira. If you have any concerns about a trip, don’t even think about it take it. You wouldn’t regret 100%.”
Open-roof 4x4 half-day from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and Cristo Rei do Garajau, with free pickup, guide, and big views.
“Francesco is both a good driver and a lovely guide. The views were magnificent and we spent enough time on each place. Obrigada!”
Hop-on hop-off bus in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, plus Madeira wine tasting, market stops, and big viewpoints with a 48-hour pass.
“It was good. Easy to use & if u catch the earlier bus you can hop off at your convenience & get back onto the next one.”
Hop-on hop-off bus in Funchal plus a catamaran whale and dolphin cruise, with Madeira wine, Bordal embroidery entry, and discounts.
“Fantastic sunny day with yellow bus. I love it. The bus driver was excellent. The panoramic bus was great.”
Open-roof jeep from Funchal with Madeira wine tasting, off-road viewpoints, Camara de Lobos, Nun’s Valley, and Cabo Girão.
“We had a great trip with the lovely Ricardo . Lots of fun but learnt a lot about the Island and saw some amazing sights. Great stops for food and drinks where the locals go too!!! Will be booking with him again next year .”
4-hour classic open-roof Jeep tour from Funchal with Câmara de Lobos, Nun’s Valley, off-road fun, and Cabo Gíro glass views.
“Personally, a perfect tour, so much to see and learn about the flora and fauna of this wonderful island. Ricardo did a wonderful job of supplying information and taking us to parts of the island which otherwise would not have been seen. Highly Recommended!😀”
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