What stood out: the audio guide in multiple languages made the ride informative, and the route up to the hillside viewpoint was spectacular. The downside: the top deck gets quite hot in midday sun so bring sunblock and a hat. Otherwise, a very worthy tour.

Nos encantó la brisa en la cubierta abierta mientras subíamos por las colinas de Funchal y contemplábamos la ciudad de tejados rojos abajo. El tour en el Yellow Bus nos ofreció una forma relajada de disfrutar del paisaje sin prisas.

Our tip: start at the first bus around 9:30 am to make the most of the 24 h window, and head straight to Câmara de Lobos before it gets busy. We found fewer people there in the morning and the light was better for photos. The bus back via the coast was relaxing and scenic.

Se é a sua primeira vez na Madeira, o passeio de autocarro amarelo é imperdível. Ele cobre os principais pontos turísticos do Funchal e oferece uma excelente visão geral da cidade.

For someone who doesn’t rent a car, the 2‑in‑1 Yellow Bus hop‑on hop‑off is a smart move in Madeira. It got us to places we might not have seen otherwise, at a pace that wasn’t frantic. We hopped off at the market in Funchal, then again at the viewpoint above the city. Very enjoyable.

Travelling with our two children, the open‑top deck of the Yellow Bus was fun, and we appreciated that the bus route took us up into the hills around Funchal with sweeping views of coast and cliffs. It gave us time to explore without stressing about how to get back.