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.

Excellent option if you want to avoid renting a car but still see a lot. The route was well planned, with plenty of stops at interesting places. Plus, we didn’t have to worry about parking — just hop on and go!

If you want a stress‑free way to see two of Madeira’s highlights in a day, this is it. The bus arrived regularly (about every 30‑45 minutes as advertised), and we appreciated the freedom to hop off and back on. The open‑top upper deck gave amazing photo opportunities of Funchal’s bay and the coastal cliffs. For the price, excellent value.

My partner and I used the Yellow Bus tour as our first thing in Madeira to get oriented. The audio commentary in English was pretty good, the stops were well‑placed, and we liked that we could hop off, explore a little, then hop back on. Great flexibility for one day.

We felt the tour offered more than just a bus ride — the stops are good, the route scenic, and the unlimited hops give you freedom. We used the Yellow Bus pass to do a full loop, then picked one place to stay longer for lunch and photos. Would do again.

One tip: start early. We caught the first bus around 9:30 am, got ahead of crowds, and used the pass to return later when things were quieter. The Yellow Bus route covered just the right mix of city + coast + hillside for our one‑day stay. Friendly drivers, too.

What stood out was how easy everything was: one ticket, clear stops, and decent commentary. For the price we felt it offered good value. We used it to scout locations, then later returned to our favourite stop for lunch.

The Yellow Bus 2-in-1 ticket was an excellent way to see Funchal in just one day. The routes covered all the main highlights, from the old town to the coastal viewpoints. The buses were clean, comfortable, and arrived on time.