Funchal: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Monte, Madeira
See the beautiful coastal city of Funchal on a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy stunning panoramic views from the open-top deck, and listen to the multilingual audio tour commentary.
City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in Funchal, Madeira
This hop-on hop-off bus tour in Funchal offers unlimited access for 24 or 48 hours, suitable for visitors wanting flexible city exploration.
Highlights
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for 24 or 48 hours
- Multilingual audio commentary throughout the route
- Create your own itinerary to explore key attractions
- Visit Praça do Povo, Teleférico, Jardim do Imperador, and more
- Receive discounts by presenting your City Sightseeing ticket
Description
Explore Funchal, Madeira’s capital, with unlimited access to a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus for 24 or 48 hours. The open-top deck provides panoramic views of the city’s sub-tropical gardens and coastline. Listen to insightful audio commentary available in 14 languages as you pass historic sites and natural landmarks.
Notable stops include historic São Martinho Church, Pestana Gardens, and Praça do Povo. You can tailor your sightseeing experience by hopping off at any stop to explore further and rejoining the tour at your convenience.
Choose between two routes: the Red Route covers the main city sights, while the Blue Route, included with the 48-hour ticket, reaches additional attractions like Monte and Jardim do Imperador.
Red Route Bus Stops
- Avenida do Mar – Marina
- Praça do Povo
- Teleférico
- Campo da Barca
- Praça da Autonomia
- Câmara Municipal
- Casino da Madeira
- Quinta Magnolia
- Igreja S. Martinho
- Pico dos Barcelos
- Centro - Câmara de Lobos 1
- Centro - Câmara de Lobos 2
- Hotel Orca Praia
- Praia Formosa
- Rotunda Assicom
- Forum Madeira Shopping
- Hotel Pestana Promenade
- Hotel Porto Mare
- Lido
- Largo da Paz
- Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira
Blue Route Bus Stops (48-hour tickets only)
- Avenida do Mar - Marina
- Praça do Povo
- Teleférico
- Praça da Autonomia
- Monte
- Jardim do Imperador
- Monte (return)
- Livramento
- Campo da Barca
- Rotunda do Infante
- Casino da Madeira
- Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira
Includes
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option)
- Audio guide in 14 languages with headphones
- Historic Centre Walking Tour
- Madeira wine tasting
- Free wine tasting at Blandy's Wine Lodge (visit not included)
- 10% discount on purchases over €25 at Patio - Brunch & Bistro
- 10% discount on purchases over €50 at Temptations Gift Shop
- 15% off city lockers (scan QR code on promo page)
- Access to Frente Mar Funchal bathing complexes
- 50% discount at Bordal with your ticket
- Gardens Walking Tour (48-hour tickets only)
- Night Tour (48-hour tickets only)
- Entry to CR7 Museum (if ticket selected)
- Free shuttle bus from Port of Funchal to Avenida do Mar (48-hour tickets only)
- 10% discount at 1419 Tea House (48-hour ticket holders on Red & Blue Routes)
- Discounts at Teleférico Jardim Botanico, Fado & Fado Madeira, Se Cathedral - Torre, and Nau Santa Maria de Colombo (CR7 Museum ticket holders only)
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Entry fees to attractions unless specified
- Food and drink unless included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- Red Route: First bus departs Stop 1 at 9:30am; last bus at 5:05pm. Duration approx. 100 minutes; frequency every 25 minutes.
- Blue Route: First bus departs Stop 1 at 9:45am; last bus at 5:15pm. Duration approx. 75 minutes; frequency every 90 minutes.
- Historic Centre Walking Tour: Departs 11am Monday to Saturday from Stop 1 (Red Route); duration 1 hour.
- Gardens Walking Tour (48-hour tickets): Departs 1pm Monday to Saturday from Stop 1 (Red Route); duration 1 hour.
- Night Tour (48-hour tickets): November-March at 8pm; April-May at 8:30pm; June-August at 9:30pm. Meeting point Stop 1 (Red Route); duration 1 hour. Note: suspended 26-30 June due to local events.
- CR7 Museum (if included): Open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday; closed weekends.
- On Wednesday 1 July, Stops 1 and 2 on both routes closed 9:30am-12pm.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available when cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. Consider booking tickets in advance, especially for the 48-hour option to access all routes and walking tours.
