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.

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.

This was the perfect mix of convenience and sightseeing. We were able to get off near the farmers’ market, explore for a bit, then ride up to the hills for some incredible views over Funchal. Loved it!

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: 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.

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.

We were only in Madeira for 24 hours and chose the Yellow Bus tour to maximise our time. It didn’t disappoint — clean bus, clear commentary, plenty of stops. The top deck views were especially useful for spotting landmarks and orienting ourselves. Good choice.

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.