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Activities in Funchal

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore Madeira and the city of Funchal comfortably with the Funchal sightseeing bus and enjoy the best panoramic views from its open-top upper deck. You can hop on and off as many times as you want!

Explore Madeira and the city of Funchal comfortably with the Funchal sightseeing bus and enjoy the best panoramic views from its open-top upper deck. You can hop on and off as many times as you want!

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

When making your reservation, you'll be able to choose between one of the following options.

2 in 1

This route allows you to visit the most iconic landmarks in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. You'll enjoy the most beautiful corners of Funchal such as the Pico dos Barcelos, the Farmers' Market, or the Madeira Wine Museum, where you can sample a glass of Madeira's famous wines. In Câmara de Lobos, you'll be amazed by its natural heritage and charming spots, which even captivated Winston Churchill.

Some of the stops along this route are the Casino, the gardens of Quinta Magnolia, Formosa beach, Doca do Cavacas, and the Lido promenade.  

Duration: this bus route lasts 1 hour and 35 minutes.

3 in 1

This option also includes Cabo Girao in the route through Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. Cabo Girao, considered the highest cliff in Europe, offers an unparalleled view of the ocean and the town of Câmara de Lobos. Its lookout point, which you can visit by booking this option, never fails to impress.

In addition to the stops of the previous route, this option also includes stops in the south of Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girao

Duration: the route through Funchal and Câmara de Lobos lasts 1 hour and 35 minutes, and the route to Cabo Girao is 35 minutes. For this option, you can also choose the duration of your ticket: 48 hours or 5 days.

 

How does it work?

The ticket is valid for 48 hours (or 5 days if you choose this duration among the 3 in 1 options) from the moment it is used for the first time. For example, if it is first used on Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until Wednesday at the same time. During this time, you can get on and get off the buses whenever you want.

Timetable

The timetables for the Funchal tourist bus are as follows:

Madeira 2 in 1

  • Funchal and Câmara de Lobos: Departures from Avenida do Mar : 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11:10 am, 11:40 am, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm and 4:10 pm

Madeira 3 in 1

  • Funchal and Câmara de Lobos: Departures from Avenida do Mar, from 9:30 am to 5 pm, every 30 minutes from 9 am to 12:30 pm, and every 45 minutes from 1:15 pm to 5 pm.

  • Cape Girao: Departures from Câmara de Lobos Sur (Stop 14) from 10:30 am to 4:50 pm.

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More Information

Duration

2 - 5d.

Language The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of the sightseeing bus for a period of 48 hours or 5 days

Audio commentary in English

Discounts for museums and monuments

Wine tasting at Blandy's

Guided tour of the Bordal factory

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Carristur Show more

  • Carristur

    Corporate name: CARRISTUR, Inovação em Transporte

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Avenida do Mar

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