The 9 Best Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours

1.Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 690 reviews · 1h 45m Our pick

Travel from your Funchal accommodation to Monte in a small tuk tuk with a local guide such as Laura, Luís, or Gil. Expect Old Town streets, island stories, a Marmeleiros viewpoint stop, and direct help at the toboggan queue. The ride ticket costs extra.

“Gulf our guide picked us up in Tuk Tuk at the ship, contacted us the.night before to advise a slightly earlier start if it suited to do toboggan ride. He was right as we were 1 ofthe 1st to arrive. As we toured around we saw many full tour buses heading up so get there early to avoid waiting. Tuk Tuk was great as we did side streets buses couldn't get to. Gil was knowledgeable funny and wise to this tour. Definitely recommend tuk tuk tour”

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2.2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2 hours

Explore Funchal for two hours in a private tuk-tuk with an English or Portuguese-speaking driver-guide. Expect 25-plus sights, Pico dos Barcelos, Pico Fortress, the cathedral, Barreirinha, and a finish near the cable car. Tickets are extra, so you decide whether to ride to Monte.

“fantastic trip, superb experience with a brilliant tour guide.”

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4.Tuk Tuk Tour to the Most Breathtaking Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Ride through Funchal with local guides such as Laura, Luis, Gil, and Moises, stopping at Fortaleza de São João, Vila Guida, and Pináculo. You get hotel pickup, three viewpoint stops, city stories, photo time, and a flexible drop-off within Funchal.

“Unfortunately the weather was a bit pants due to storm Emilia. Saying that we can’t fault our tuk tuk guide Laura who showed a wide range of sights. Her knowledge of Madeira is second to none. Her command of the English language was perfect. Picked up and dropped off at the cruise terminal, she is a credit to the company. And deserves a pay rise. Many thanks. Terry and Lily”

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5.Tuk Tuk Tour to Camara de Lobos and Cabo Girao

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $64

You’ll ride with a private guide from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão. Guides such as Ricardo, Ricky, and Patricia share island stories, pause for photos, and may adjust the route if cloud hides the glass platform. Expect a lively 2.5-hour outing with a Poncha stop.

“The tour was great, Ricardo was super attentive to us as passengers and extremely knowledgeable about the area. On top of bringing us along the guided path, he showed us some local spots and let us free roam for a little to explore the areas. Overall, such a friendly and welcoming guide. We could not have asked for a better trip to do for our last full day here, and would definitely book this tour again! Strongly recommend booking your next tour with them!”

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6.Botanical Gardens + Old Town Tuk-Tuk Tour by MadTuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

You’ll ride a private tuk-tuk from Funchal with a local guide such as Bruno or Hugo, passing the marina, Farmers’ Market, and Old Town before visiting Madeira Botanical Garden. The driver waits while you explore independently. Garden admission is extra, and pickup covers central Funchal within 2 kilometers.

“Good communication as to locating meeting point & very friendly & professional & fun trip. Bruno was very informative & good driver Would highly recommend.”

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7.Valley of the Nun’s tour by tuk tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Take a three-hour private tuk tuk ride from Funchal to Eira do Serrado at 1,094 metres, then descend to remote Curral das Freiras. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Andrea or Carla, shares Madeira stories, leaves time for the 19th-century church and chestnut bread, and returns you to your hotel or cruise ship.

“deze toer is erg leuk en we hadden een hele leuke spontane gids. kon zerr goed engels, vertelde erg veel over Madeira. had goede tips over restaurants enzo. kan het zeker aanbevelen.”

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8.Do Funchal – Câmara de Lobos & Sky Walk Tuk Tuk Tour (2h30)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Top rated

Ride from Funchal by tuk-tuk to Pico da Torre, Câmara de Lobos, and Cabo Girão’s 580-meter glass skywalk. Your English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking local guide handles the route, with hotel and cruise-terminal pickup included. A late-afternoon departure can add a memorable sunset.

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9.Tuk Tuk Funchal City – Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1 hour

Take a private one-hour tuk-tuk ride through Funchal with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. See the Old Town, market, cathedral, town hall, Gonçalves Zarco statue, and São João Batista of Pico, with hill views, hotel pickup, and a wine tasting included.

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