FUNCHAL TUK TUK TOURS

The 15 Best Tuk-Tuk Tours in Funchal

22 tours  ·  from $41

Funchal climbs 500 metres in three kilometres, which is the entire argument for a tuk-tuk. These 15 compare the viewpoint runs, the Monte circuits and the old-town loops on length, price and how much of the hill they actually take on.

Madeira: Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi - Starting above the city at Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
City Tours, Funchal Old Town Walking Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

1.Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 684 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Take a private 90-minute Tukxi tour through Funchal with a local driver-guide. You’ll see the Old Town, cathedral, farmers’ market, Santa Clara, Quinta das Cruzes, hilltop viewpoints, and city gardens. English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, and French guides are available, with hotel pickup included.

“Fantastic trip around the city great sightseeing experience and wonderful local knowledge in perfect English from our very friendly driver and guide”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: Best Viewpoints Guided Tuk Tuk Tour - Starting in Funchal’s 16th-century Old Town
Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Best Viewpoints Guided Tuk Tuk Tour

2.Best Viewpoints Guided Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 402 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Spend 90 minutes with a local driver-guide such as Inês, Carla, Virgilio, or Andrea, riding through Funchal’s Old Town and narrow streets to four viewpoints. Hotel pickup, private transport, history, food tips, and photo stops make this a useful first look at Madeira’s capital.

“Great fun way to see the sights of Fuchal. Our guide Andrea picked us up on time, was very friendly & knowledgeable sharing lots of history.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town - Starting in Funchal’s Old Town
Funchal Old Town Walking Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Guided, Monte Toboggan Sleigh Rides, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · from $42

You’ll ride a private tuk tuk from your Funchal accommodation through the Old Town and up to Monte, stopping at the Marmeleiros viewpoint before the famous toboggan run. Guides such as Luis, Laura, Moises, and Gregorio provide local stories and help with tickets. The ride costs extra.

“Incredible guides. So helpful and knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: Monte Tropical Garden & Toboggan Ride by Tuk Tuk - Funchal Old Town before the climb
Funchal Botanical Gardens, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Monte Toboggan Sleigh Rides, Tour Reviews, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Monte Tropical Garden & Toboggan Ride by Tuk Tuk

4.Monte Tropical Garden & Toboggan Ride by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 3 hours

Travel by private tuk tuk from Funchal to Monte with an English-speaking local guide such as Luis, Laura, or Fabio. Visit Monte Church and Monte Palace Madeira, then ride the famous wicker toboggan downhill. Garden and toboggan tickets cost extra, and the tuk tuk does not enter the garden.

“Francisco was a very informative guide. It had been raining and the basket ride was closed. Francisco had already planned the alternative routes. Enjoyed the tropical gardens A fantastic way to see Funchal”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: Monte Toboggan and Old Town Tour by Tuk-Tuk - From Funchal streets to the Farmers’ Market
Funchal Old Town Walking Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Monte Toboggan Sleigh Rides, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Monte Toboggan and Old Town Tour by Tuk-Tuk

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

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

See Funchal’s old town and Farmers’ Market by private tuk-tuk, then climb to Monte at 585 meters for the famous 2-kilometer basket-cart ride. Guides such as Ricky, Alexis, and Tiago add local stories and photo stops. The ride costs an extra €17.50 and can close in bad weather.

“Communication was very good leading up to the excursion. Our guide David was very friendly and informative. The excursion description was everything it said it was. Going to be.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour - Monte at 550 meters above Funchal
Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

6.Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Madeira in a private tuk-tuk with a licensed driver-guide, hotel pickup, and room to adjust the day to your interests. The six-hour route links Funchal, Monte, Garajau, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and the Botanical Garden. Guides such as Daniela, Pedro, John, and Margarida are praised for local insight and friendly service.

“It was awesome. Very informative and fun. Our guide, Daniella was fantastic! She was very attentive and fun!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens - Starting with Funchal’s oldest streets
Funchal Botanical Gardens, Funchal Old Town Walking Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens

7.Guided Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour and Botanical Gardens

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

Ride a private tuk tuk through Funchal with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit the Old Town, Mercado dos Lavradores, cathedral, Rua Fernão Ornelas, and the Botanical Gardens. Guides such as Virgílio, Inês, Andrea, and Carla are praised for local tips and flexible service.

“We have had such a good time. Our tour guide Moises was intelligent, knowledgeable and experienced.Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Tuk Tuk Tour - Starting in Funchal and climbing toward Monte
Funchal Botanical Gardens, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Tuk Tuk Tour

8.Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Travel from Funchal to Monte Palace Tropical Gardens in a private tuk tuk with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. Expect hilltop viewpoints, a church visit, narrow old-town streets, local history, and time to explore the gardens. Guides such as Virgílio, Carla, Andrea, and Moises are praised for flexibility and useful local tips.

“Our guide Carla was amazing & the tuk tuk ride was amazing!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi - Quinta das Cruzes begins with old Funchal
City Tours, Funchal Old Town Walking Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

9.Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Funchal in a private Tukxi with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll visit the cathedral, central market, Quinta das Cruzes, Municipal Square, and Socorro viewpoint, with hotel or cruise-port pickup. Guides such as Tiago and Margarida tailor the route to your interests.

“Loved it! Great fun and informative! Margaretha was brilliant (forgive the spelling!). Highly recommended! Neil&Sylvia”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: City Highlights Tuk-Tuk Tour - Starting above the city at Pico dos Barcelos
City Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: City Highlights Tuk-Tuk Tour

10.City Highlights Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 131 reviews · 2 hours

Let an English-speaking local guide such as Laura, Greg, Luis, or André show you Funchal by private tuk-tuk. In two hours, you will reach hilltop viewpoints, Pico Fortress, the cathedral, Farmers’ Market, Old Town, and the Lido district, with pickup in Funchal or at the cruise terminal.

“Gui was an excellent driver and guide. His knowledge, insights, and sense of humour made the experience both informative and thoroughly enjoyable.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal: 2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale - Pico dos Barcelos: your first view of Funchal
2-Hour Experiences, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal: 2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale

11.2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2 hours

Explore Funchal in a private tuk-tuk with a local driver-guide such as Laura, Luis, or Ricardo. In two hours, you’ll see major sights, side streets, viewpoints, the cathedral, Pico Fortress, and Barreirinha, then finish at the cable car entrance. Tickets cost extra.

“The guide Laura was amazing would definitely book with her again”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal - Our Lady of Monte and the hilltop setting
Funchal Old Town Walking Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal

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

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

Travel privately from Funchal to Monte with a local guide such as Ricardo, Ricky, or Miguel. Stop at Our Lady of Monte, then take the historic 2-kilometer basket ride downhill. Your guide waits at the finish and can continue to Funchal’s old town, with hotel pickup included.

“It’s great fun but be prepared for delays at Monte for the start of the basket ride- especially if there are cruise ships in. That caused a delay to our start but Alexis kept us regularly updated. We then had a great time. Our driver Ricky was very knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and couldn’t have been more helpful.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private tour:Tuk Tuk Ride to Monte Funchal Toboggans - From your pickup point to the hills above Funchal
Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Private tour:Tuk Tuk Ride to Monte Funchal Toboggans

13.Private tour:Tuk Tuk Ride to Monte Funchal Toboggans

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Take a private tuk tuk from Funchal to Monte, stopping for city views and a look inside Monte Church before riding the famous wicker toboggans downhill. Guides such as Carla, Virgilio, Jesus, and Sergio add local stories and practical help. The ride costs extra.

“Cara the guide was amazing. Couldn’t have done more👍”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Tour: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour of Garajau and Cristo Rei - Pináculo Viewpoint and the Bay Below
Christ the King Statue Tours, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Guided, Madeira Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Private Tour: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour of Garajau and Cristo Rei

14.Private Tour: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour of Garajau and Cristo Rei

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Ride through Funchal’s Old Town and hillside streets in a private tuk tuk with a local guide. Stop at Pináculo and Cristo Rei for wide views of the bay, Atlantic, and Garajau Nature Reserve. English and Portuguese tours last two hours and include pickup in Funchal.

“Loved the whole experience with our guide Virgillio. Spending our 1st morning riding around Funchal was fun and learnt so much from our guide. We also went on your do many of his suggestions- coffee and custard tarts from nata7, scabbard fish sandwich traditional and of course the poncha! thank you”

Check availability →Read our full review

Funchal at Night Private Tour by Tuk Tuk - Starting in Santa Maria by the sea
Evening Experiences, Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Funchal at Night Private Tour by Tuk Tuk

15.Funchal at Night Private Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · 1 hour · from $41Best value

Explore Funchal by private tuk tuk for one hour with a local guide such as Virgilio, Carla, or Ines. Ride through Santa Maria, São Pedro, and Sé, see the Mudéjar-style cathedral, and get useful tips on food, poncha, buses, and Madeira sightseeing.

“The tour guides (Carla was ours) were so nice and welcoming, as well as very informed on both the history of Funchal and the many available activities you can do and landscapes you can visit. The Tuk Tuk was comfortable, and they offered blankets and pillows as well, which is appreciated. Overall a great experience and we all enjoyed it very much.”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Funchal Tuk Tuk Tours

★ 4.8Private Guided Tour of Historic Center by Tuk Tuk4 reviews

Keep browsing

Funchal Old Town Walking Tours12Tuk-Tuks18Funchal Botanical Gardens6Monte Toboggan Sleigh Rides6Walking Tours25City Tours6
Scroll to Top

Explore Madeira

Pick a coast, a ridge or a cellar.

Over the top

4x4 CrossingsWest CoastEast CoastFull-Island DaysPrivate Drivers

On foot

Levada WalksSunrise Hikes25 FontesPico RuivoCanyoning

On the water

Whale WatchingBoat DaysSailingDivingKayaks

In Funchal

Old Town WalksTuk-TuksWine TastingsFood and DrinkGardens