ESSENTIAL Red Open Top CitySightseeing Bus Hop on Hop off

Explore Funchal’s top sights and some of Madeira´s incredible interior with 48-hour access to our hop-on hop-off red and blue routes. Hop on our red route to see the city and take in stunning coastal views. Then swap to our blue route to experience the verdant delights of Monte for incredible views over Funchal and the sea. As you travel, you can hop on and off at any stop you please. And included in your ticket is a free walking tour of Funchal’s historic centre with one of our expert guides. Book today with City Sightseeing!

Create your own itinerary to explore the city and its popular attractions
Access to our red and blue bus routes around stunning Funchal and its surroundings
48hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 360-degree panoramic views of Funchal & Madeira
Audio guide to learn all about Funchal's history and culture

Madeira is actually the peak of a massive (and long extinct, thankfully) volcano that lies on the floor of the Atlantic. That means it’s an island of slopes and heights! With our Essential ticket, you can explore the city, the coast and Madeira’s wonderfully hilly interior.

Red Route

These are just some of the amazing sights you’ll see on our Red Route:

Praça do Povo: a huge open space recreational area filled with palm trees and places to sit and watch the world go by.
Teleférico: Those with a head for heights who wish to take advantage of spectacular views of the city should ride the cable car, also known as the.
Madeira Casino: try your luck at the casino for a bit of fun.
São Martinho Church: this Medieval church, built in the 18th century, is located right in the town centre.
Fórum Madeira Shopping Centre: perfect if you want to escape the sun for a couple of hours and buy some souvenirs.
Lido: another sensational attraction is where you can walk round the promenade or even visit the outdoor pools.
Pestana Gardens: if you're at one with nature then make sure you hop off at these beautiful gardens.
Blue Route

Hop on and get ready to see all of Funchal's attractions from up high! Our Blue Route will take you inland and up to explore some of the island’s inner delights.
Monte: a district of Funchal that is renowned for its beautiful gardens and peaceful streets.
Monte Municipal Park: luxuriate in every imaginable shade of green. Built in the 19th century, this park is the highest on the island.
Monte Palace Tropical Garden: set in 70 acres, it has an incredible collection of exotic plant life from around the world. Its central lake is home to both black and white swans!
Walking Tour

Now you’ve explored Funchal by bus, get to know it on foot! Join our free guided walking tour through Funchal’s historic centre with a fun and friendly guide to answer all your questions.

Wine Tasting

For the wine lovers out there, we’ve included a free tasting at Blandy’s Wine, where you can try out some of the island’s speciality tipple, Madeira wine, made from grapes grown on steep volcanic slopes.