Top 14 Old Town Tuk Tuk Tours in Madeira

1.Monte Toboggan and Old Town Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 1h 50m · from $47Our pick

Ride from Funchal’s old town and Farmers Market to Monte in a private tuk-tuk, visit Nossa Senhora do Monte, then take the 2-kilometer basket-cart descent for €17.50 extra. Guides such as Ricky, Alexis, and Tom add local stories, photo stops, and practical help.

“A very pleasant first trip in a tuk tuk. Ricardo, our driver, was fabulous. A very happy lad who showed us all the sights through Funchal on our way to Monte. The toboggan ride was good fun and not scary at all. Ricardo kindly left us off at the 'art doors' in the old town rather than our hotel. Thanks Ricardo for an enjoyable trip.”

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2.Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Ride through Funchal’s steep, narrow streets with guides such as Virgílio, Andrea, Inês, or Carla. Visit the Old Town, Workers’ Market, cathedral, and Botanical Gardens, where 35,000 square meters hold plants from every continent. Hotel pickup in Funchal is included, but garden admission costs extra.

“Our guide Virgílio was a really nice guy! He told us a lot of interesting information about the island and gave us several great recommendations for our vacation. He was helpful and answered all of our questions. The Botanical Garden was wonderful and the views from up there are also amazing!”

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3.Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 50 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Top rated

Travel privately from Funchal to Monte in a tuk tuk, stopping at Nossa Senhora do Monte before the famous 2-kilometre basket ride. Guides such as Ricardo, Ricky, Alexis, and Miguel add local stories, photo stops, and flexible drop-off options. Toboggan tickets cost extra.

“Our guide “Ricky” was Excellent! Saw the town and he explained the sites. The sled ride was so fun! (Ticket not included) Stoped at a Poncha bar and got to taste the local spirit. Warning limit yourself to one. Took about 1 1/2 hours which was great because then we were able to do some stuff on our own.”

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4.Botanical Garden and Old Town Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 2 hours

Ride through Funchal’s Zona Velha with a local guide, then visit the Botanical Garden above town. Guides such as Moises, Andre, Tia, and Erica add history, humor, and local tips. The tuk-tuk handles steep streets well, but you’ll walk separately inside the garden, where tickets cost €7.50 per person.

“Brilliant experience we were picked up from designated place/time and the two guides were brilliant we had a great day and even took us to another part of the island which was much quieter and again that was a really good experience too”

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5.Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour with Drop-Off at CR7 Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Spend 1.5 hours with an English or Portuguese-speaking driver-guide, such as Andrea or Virgilio, touring Funchal’s Old Town by private tuk tuk. See the market, cathedral, narrow lanes, and Ronaldo’s local connections before ending at the CR7 Museum. Museum entry costs extra.

“Had 2 Tuk Tuks and Carla and Freddy were great. They customised the tour to what suited us. Both very friendly and helpful.”

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6.Madeira Botanical Garden Tuk-Tuk Tour + Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

You’ll ride a private tuk-tuk from your Funchal hotel to Madeira Botanical Garden, where you have an hour to explore 2,500 plant species and the natural history museum. Guides such as Alexis, Miguel, and Ricardo add island stories and city views before dropping you near Old Town or your accommodation.

“Alexis, war ein super netter freundlicher zuvorkommender Fahrer. Hat alles super erklärt und uns gezeigt. Würde jederzeit mit ihm fahren und ihn extra buchen.”

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7.Private Express Tuk Tuk Tour Funchal Old Town & Toboggans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private tuk tuk from Funchal or the cruise port to Monte’s 18th-century church and famous wicker toboggans. Guides such as Luis, Laura, Moises, and Henrique provide local context, help with the queue, and return you to Funchal’s old town.

“Although our planned toboggan ride was cancelled due to rain, Moises gave a well informed tour of the area, including the beautiful church and the fascinating train museum. We appreciated Moises’ knowledge as well as his thoughtfulness.”

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8.Private Tour:Historical Old Town 1-Hour Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Best value

Take a private one-hour tuk tuk ride through Funchal’s Santa Maria, São Pedro, and Sé districts. Your English or Portuguese-speaking driver-guide points out the cathedral, market, narrow lanes, and nightlife center. Guides named in recent bookings include Andreia, Flippe, Virgillio, and Carla.

“Excellent tour of the old town, Flippe was a fabulous and informative guide”

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9.Madeira Monte Tobbogans and Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour by MadTuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel by private tuk tuk from Funchal through Santa Luzia to Monte, stop at Marmeleiros viewpoint and Monte Church, then arrange your own famous toboggan ride. Guides such as Bruno and Fabio provide pickup, local context, photos, and a return through Funchal’s old quarter.

“Had a great time ! The toboggan is such a fun and unique experience, not to be missed. Our Tuk tuk guide was fabulous, had us laughing the whole time”

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10.Botanical Garden & Old Town Tour by TukTuk (1h45)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 1h 45m · from $44

Ride through Funchal’s Old Town and stop for an hour at the Botanical Garden, home to more than 2,500 plant species across five areas. Your private tuk-tuk includes pickup, a local guide, and commentary in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Guides such as Laura, Gia, and Moses have earned warm praise.

“We took a tuk-tuk tour to the Botanical Garden and the Old Town, and our guide Gia was wonderful! He was very friendly and shared many interesting facts about the city, as well as great tips on restaurants. We felt very comfortable with him, and the whole experience was both enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!”

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11.Funchal Old Town & Palheiro Gardens Private Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start in Funchal’s Old Town, then ride uphill by private tuk tuk to Palheiro Gardens, 500 meters above sea level. Your local driver-guide handles the route and stories, with pickup and return inside Funchal. Guides may include Luís, Francesco, or André. Garden admission costs extra.

“Easy to book, excellent experience with Francesco as our driver. The gardens were out of season but pleasant. The journey was great and informative Thank you”

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12.Madeira Botanical Gardens and Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour by MadTuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Bruno or another MadTuk guide drives you through Funchal’s market area and Old Town before leaving you at Madeira Botanical Garden for about an hour. You pay the garden entry separately, and the tuk-tuk and guide wait outside while you explore.

“Really top our guide was great tour of the old town gardens in tuktuk just great to do again when we come backAuto-translated”

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13.An Express tuk-tuk tour through Funchal Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride through Funchal Old Town and nearby sights in a private tuk-tuk for up to two people. A local driver-guide covers Pico Fortress, Quinta das Cruzes, Santa Clara, São Pedro, Sé Cathedral, and Barreirinha Bar Café, with pickup and drop-off inside Funchal.

“The people in Funchal waving and looking happy to see a Tuk Tuk in the streets. So much cheaper booking online rather than doing via cruise ship.”

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14.Private Guided Tour of Historic Center by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews

Ride through central Funchal in a private tuk tuk with an English or Portuguese-speaking driver-guide. In one hour, visit the Old Town, Mercado dos Lavradores, Cathedral, and City Hall, with time for views and photos. Pickup is included at Avenida do Mar.

“Es war schön, die große Altstadt von Funchal mit dem Tuktuk zu entdecken. Unser Fahrer ist auch auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen, an bestimmten Orten zu halten, Zeit zum Fotografieren bekamen wir auch, und während der Fahrt oder dem Fotografieren hat er uns die Besiedlungsgeschichte und Besonderheiten erzählt.”

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