The 9 Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours That Earn the Fare

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 690 reviews · 1h 45m · from $88 per tuk tuk · seats 2 Our pick

You’ll travel by tuk tuk from your Funchal accommodation to the Monte toboggan run, with a photo stop at Miradouro dos Marmeleiros and a guided look at the Old Town. Guides such as Laura, Luis, and Gil are praised for local stories and early starts that can reduce queue time. The basket ride costs extra.

“Gui (shirt for Guiermo) was an excellent host! He arrived on time and was courteous and friendly. he gave us a good but of history about and island and also spoke to the culture and everyday living. we would definitely recommend him for.any tour!”

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2.2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $94 per tuk tuk · seats 2

You’ll spend two hours touring Funchal with a local driver-guide such as Laura, Luis, Ricardo, or André. Expect steep streets, city views, Pico Fortress, the cathedral, Barreirinha, and time near the Farmers Market. The tour ends at the cable car entrance, but your ride ticket is extra.

“Guides (Greg and Francisco) were informative and entertaining. We had plenty of photo opportunities and saw the highlights of Funchal. Highly recommend.”

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4.Tuk Tuk Tour to the Most Breathtaking Viewpoints

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

Ride through Funchal’s Old Town and up to Fortaleza de São João, Vila Guida, and Pináculo with a local guide. You get hotel pickup, photo stops, and drop-off in central Funchal. Guides such as Laura, Luis, Gil, and Moises share local stories, food tips, and history in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“Laura is very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave great information and it was a pleasure being in her company. It was nice to get local information and places to visit. A great little intimate tour. Very much recomended”

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

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

You’ll ride a private tuk-tuk with a local guide from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão. Guides such as Ricardo, also called Ricky, and Patricia share island stories, adjust the route when cloud blocks the skywalk, and leave time for photos, village streets, and a taste of Poncha.

“Unsere TukTuk Tour war super! Am Abend vorher wurden wir schon pet WhatsApp herzlich begrüßt und es wurde nochmal der genaue Treffpunkt abgestimmt. Pünktlich um 9 Uhr sammelte uns der Ricardo ein! Auf dem Weg zu unseren Ausflugsstopp hat er uns vieles interessantes über die Insel erzählt und gezeigt. Es war wirklich super! Wir hatten einen interessanten, lustigen und klasse Tag! Vielen Dank an Ricardo! it was great! Wir würden diese Tour mit Tuktuking madeira jederzeit wieder machen! Es hat alles gepasst!”

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

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

Travel from Funchal to Madeira Botanical Garden in a private tuk-tuk with a local driver-guide such as Bruno or Hugo. You get about 75 minutes to explore the flowers, endemic plants, and views on your own, while the ride passes the marina, Farmers' Market, and Zona Velha. Garden admission is extra.

“Bruno was an excellent guide.Very informative and accommodating and we were given a comprehensive account of life on Madeira which held our interest for the whole tour”

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7.Valley of the Nun’s tour by tuk tuk

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

Take a three-hour private tuk tuk tour from Funchal to Eira do Serrado at 1,094 metres, then descend into Curral das Freiras, the Valley of the Nuns. Your English-speaking guide, such as Andrea or Carla, shares local stories, points out Madeira’s varied plant life, and leaves you 30 minutes to explore the valley and try chestnut bread.

“Andrea est formidable ! Elle a bien pris soin de nous et nous a raconté pleins d anecdotes. Je recommande fortement ce petit tour ! :)”

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

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

Join a local English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide in a tuk tuk from Funchal to Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos. In 2.5 hours, you’ll stop at Pico da Torre, visit Europe’s highest cliff viewpoint at 580 meters, and see the famous glass platform. A 4:30 pm departure can offer sunset views.

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9.Tuk Tuk Funchal City – Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $70 per tuk tuk · seats 2

Take a private one-hour tuk-tuk ride through Funchal with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. See the 15th-century Old Town, market, cathedral, town hall, Gonçalves Zarco statue, and São João Batista of Pico fortress. Hotel pickup in Funchal is included, with wine tasting listed among the highlights.

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