Funchal, and Madeira Island in general, is known worldwide for its floral diversity, scenic views, and wine. The capital of Madeira, Funchal, has a range of unique sights and activities. There are also many interesting and varied sights and activities around the island. The Portuguese Island of Madeira, Funchal, offers vibrant markets, tranquil gardens, historic sights, and much more.
When exploring Madeira's capital, the Hop On Hop Off Funchal bus tour is ideal. See the sights of picturesque Funchal and Madeira on an open-top double-decker bus as you take around the red route with conveniently located 21 bus stops. With your ticket, you can hop on and off at any of the stops along the route and see the iconic landmarks along the way. With onboard audio commentary on board listen to fascinating history and facts about the places available in 14 languages. With your 24-hour ticket and 21 stops to jump on and off, visit the must-see destinations in Funchal and Madeira.
Begin your journey at the Funchal’s most important avenue. Explore the vibrant Avenida do Mar, which is full of luxury yachts. Stare at the rows of luxury yachts at Funchal Marina, which are framed by the backdrop of the cobalt waves of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Next, see the quaint fishing village of Camara de Lobos. This place is famous for terracotta-roofed, whitewashed, and postcard-perfect scenes. Visit Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe, which is over 500 meters tall, emerges in the background. This traditional town was an inspiration for Winston Churchill, who used to travel to this place to paint the pretty landscapes as well as enjoy the serenity.
The open-top double-decker Hop On Hop Off Funchal bus tour provides spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Madeira and highlights key attractions, enabling you to make the most of your visit for 24 hours.
Next, continue on a thrilling journey as the bus rolls up to the marvelously mountainous Madeira, which is full of scenic viewpoints. Visit the Pico dos Barcelos, one of the best on the island. Enjoy the panoramic views of the city and sweeping views of the Bay of Funchal. Bring your camera to get those all-important holiday snaps. Get off at another of Madeira’s most picturesque areas, the Praca de Povo. This elegant, flower-lined promenade is the perfect place to wander, have ice cream in hand, and contemplate views of the ocean, the mountains, the marina, and Funchal.
Do not miss the Madeira Wine Museum to taste the local specialty. If you want to make your journey exciting, look no further than Madeira Wine Lodge, where you can tour one of the city’s best wineries. Enjoy a free wine tasting at Blandy’s Wine Lodge and swill through centuries of vino tradition. Those who want to make your journey thrilling and want to head for heights should hop off at the Teleférico to ride the Funchal’s cable car. Aboard the cable car to soar into the air, and take a moment to appreciate the spectacular colors of this unique island with this remarkable experience. See the green of Madeira’s tropical vegetation, the blue of the wild North Atlantic, and the orange of its typical rooftops dotted all over the hillside. Experience the main attractions of Funchal with the 24-hour Hop On Hop Off bus tour, which takes you along the red route to comfortably enjoy the island’s top sights.
