In a city as full of sights as Funchal, you'll need to get around fast to fit it all in. That's where a tukxi tour comes in handy. Hop in one of these nippy three-wheeled vehicles, and you'll see the Madeiran capital's cobbled old town, smart marina and beautiful gardens, as well as São Pedro Church, Socorro viewpoint, the Farmers' Market and more.
Excursions & day trips
Funchal City Tukxi Tour
from
$28.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
up to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- A fun way to tour Funchal, Madeira's capital
- Expert insights and info from your guide
- Private tour for your party only
- Farmers' Market
- Learn the history of São Pedro Church and Municipal Square
- Take photos from Soccoro and Quinta das Cruzes viewpoints
- See the Municipal Garden and Santa Catarina Park
What to expect
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What's included
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Transport
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What to remember
- Minimum age is from 3 years
- Pick-up from hotels in Funchal only – if you're staying outside the capital, please select the ‘Tukxi spot' on the dropdown list when choosing your pick-up point
- Price is per vehicle for up to 3 guests
- 90 minute excursion
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Admissions not included
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 37 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
4.8/5
Staff
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
B Jones
From United Kingdom - July 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Excellent tour. Fantastic guide. Great to pick out the key places to visit in Funchal at the very start of our holiday.
J Adams
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with a group of friends
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
I can't fault this experience! Thank you to Daniela for an outstanding tour of Funchal. I would say the Tuxi is authentically small and is a little bi ...
Madge
From United States of America - June 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We loved the freedom of the tour. As we had seen some sights they changed route to take us places we hadn't seen including a madeiran wine tasting. ...
Martin W
From United Kingdom - May 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Absolutely fantastic experience. The guide/ driver was excellent. Would recommend it extremely highly.
Michelle Sheerin
From United States of America - December 2024Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Lovely little trip, we saw places we hadn’t seen on our last trip in January. Our guide was excellent and she was very friendly.
Steve Q
From United States of America - October 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Enjoyed seeing and being told about Funchal's history and culture. Very engaging guide who enjoyed driving the tuk tuk. Sometimes felt as though we we ...
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