Madeira Grand Experience by Tukxi, Private Tour
Description
On this six-hour tour you can tailor an itinerary with the help of your local guide/driver. You can choose the different areas you want to visit. The City of Funchal, the Fishing Village of Câmara de Lobos, the west sea cliffs of Cabo Girão, the unique Fajã dos Padres, the hill side village of Monte, the east coast cliffs of Garajau, the Botanical Garden, or even the breathtaking mountain views of Nuns Valley are all possible options for your tour itinerary. Whatever your choice of itinerary, your guide will be there to help you at every moment.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You can choose to visit Funchal city, learn about its history, visit some of its iconic landmarks and areas, like the XV century Old Town, the Sé Cathedral, its famous “Mercado dos Lavradores” (farmer’s market) or “Fortaleza do Pico”. Your guide/driver will also take throughout the back streets to places that only a true local knows.
The lush hill side village of Monte at 550 meters above sea level, has lovely gardens, fantastic views and its where the famous “Taboggan Ride” is found.
The east cliffs of Garajau can also provide excellent views over the Atlantic Ocean and the city of Funchal. On the way up the first stop will be at Pináculo, 280m above sea level and located on the edge of a cliff. Travel on through to Garajau, set at the east end of the bay of Funchal. You will be offered a spectacular view of the "Christ the Redeemer" statue (older than the one in Brazil), whilst marveling at the crystal-clear waters below.
The e fishing village of Câmara de Lobos is famous for its picturesque looks, with colorful fishing boats in the dry dock right in the center of the village, a small bay and steep hills crowded with small old buildings. Its unique beauty was immortalized in one of Winston Churchill´s painting. Once in the village you will have the opportunity to explore it and learn about its history, culture and try some of the local delicacies.
After your visit to the fishing village you can head up the hills to the top of Cabo Girão cliff where, at its highest point, 580 meters above sea level, a glass sky-walk will provide some breathtaking views over the south east coast and beach below.
The Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in Madeira Island, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick Up information: Available for free in hotels/accommodations in the Funchal City area. Harbor Pick Up option: An additional service for those being picked up from their cruise ship, it will cover the pick-up fees (5€ per vehicle) imposed by Funchal's port authority.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to legal restrictions the maximum combined wight of the passengers should not exceed 210kg.
- Tour not suitable for Children under 2 years due to legal restrictions.
Reviews(230)
We took the Tuk Tuk tour in Madeira and it was fantastic. It’s a great way to see the highlights of the city and learn about its history. John was our guide and did an outstanding job. He was so knowledgeable and friendly and fun. And I had injured my knee and he helped me in and out of the Tuk. We were never rushed so we had long stops to make sure we saw everything. Also took us to a bakery that makes this wonderful dessert. Can’t remember the name but this place makes the original. I would definitely ask for John if I was going on the tour
Our tuk tuk tour in Funchal was one of the highlights of our trip! Domilia was without doubt our perfect guide—she was entertaining, kind and incredibly informative. From the moment we started, she kept us engaged with fascinating stories, local history, and insider knowledge about the island, all delivered with warmth and humor. The tuk tuk was a fun and unique way to explore the city, allowing us to see places we might have otherwise missed while enjoying spectacular views along the way. Domilia’s enthusiasm for Madeira was contagious, and her passion made the experience even more memorable. If you’re visiting Funchal and want an enjoyable, personalized tour that combines sightseeing, local culture, and plenty of laughs, I highly recommend this tuk tuk tour. Thank you, Domilia, for such a fantastic experience! We would do it again in a heartbeat.
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team to strengthen our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
This was a great way to tour around Funchal area on a beautiful sunny day. Our driver/guide John was really good and helped us get a feel for the area. We felt safe & everything went well capping off the tour by dropping us at the vintage room for a Madeira tasting. Great day!
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team to strengthen our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
Sophia was wonderful she was from Finland and very informative She took us to the fishing village and all around
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team to strengthen our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
We had a wonderful trip with Margarida on our tuk-tuk tour. We were unfortunately delayed with our ship arrival, but the company was very accommodating and waited for us until we were able to get off. Margarida was a fabulous tour guide. She listened to our interests and tailored the tour perfectly. And she took great photos of us. Our first stop was up the hill to the toboggan. She gave us great instructions, and when we were finished was there to pick us up. We then covered much of the downtown area and some of the newer developments while she took us up to some incredible vistas and then down into a lovely fishing village. We also visited the glass-bottom viewpoint, some beautiful caves, and she even took us to a winery so we could try the famous Madeira wine. We had a lovely day with her and appreciated her knowledge, experience and sense of humour. It was a great introduction to Madeira and encouraged us to return at another time.
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team to strengthen our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
Excellent trip, great guide and would not hesitate to recommend. Flávio (our guide) was polite and very attentive - thank you
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team to strengthen our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
Our guide, Daniella was bubbly, funny, knowledgeable and a great deal of fun. We saw places thst buses cannot get to. I asked to taste local pastries abd if course some Madiera, she stopped at places she knew were not touristy which was great. Brilliant tour, highly recommend and ask for Daniella 😄
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team to strengthen our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
Our driver Francisco was so friendly and informative- and an excellent driver over the hilly streets! What a beautiful place Madeira is!
What a great way to see Madeira with a friendly informed guide - riding up and down the hills of this beautiful Portuguese island! Francisco was excellent - both as a driver and a guide to his home.
Great way to see alot. Or guides and drivers Tiago and Gomalo were wonderful. Easy pick up at cruise port.
