Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our tuk tuk tours in Funchal
Booking & Payments
You can book your tuk tuk tour in Funchal online through our website or contact us via WhatsApp. Once your Madeira tuk tuk experience is confirmed, we will send you all the details including your meeting point and tour itinerary.
Yes, same-day bookings for our Funchal tuk tuk tours are available subject to availability. Contact us via WhatsApp for last-minute sightseeing tours in Madeira and we will do our best to accommodate you.
For our private tuk tuk tours in Funchal, we accept cash, credit/debit cards, and online payment through our secure booking system.
Yes, we offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled tuk tuk tour in Madeira. Contact us via WhatsApp or email to reschedule your Funchal sightseeing experience.
Online bookings for our guided tuk tuk tours in Funchal require advance payment to secure your spot.
About Our Tours
Yes, all our tuk tuk tours in Funchal are completely private. Only your group rides in the tuk tuk, giving you a personalized guided tour experience through Madeira’s most beautiful sights.
Each of our tuk tuks in Funchal can comfortably seat up to 3 passengers, making it perfect for couples, small families, or groups of friends exploring Madeira.
Our experienced local guides speak English and Portuguese fluently, ensuring a great guided tour experience for visitors to Funchal and Madeira Island.
Children aged 3 and above are welcome on our Funchal tuk tuk tours. All children must remain seated during the tour for safety. We provide child seats on request, so families can enjoy exploring Madeira comfortably.
Our tuk tuks are equipped with rain covers, so our Funchal sightseeing tours run in all weather conditions. You stay dry and comfortable while enjoying the views of Madeira!
Our Funchal tuk tuk tours range from 1 hour (City Tour) to 4 hours (Cabo Girão Skywalk Tour) depending on the route. We offer tours to Botanical Gardens, Monte Toboggan, Cristo Rei, Câmara de Lobos, and Nuns Valley. Check each tour page for specific durations and prices.
Absolutely! We offer custom private tuk tuk tours in Funchal tailored to your interests. Whether you want to visit specific viewpoints, hidden gems, or local restaurants in Madeira, contact us via WhatsApp to plan your perfect itinerary.
If you only have 1–2 hours in Funchal, we usually recommend three tours:
- Cristo Rei & Garajau Tuk Tuk Tour – perfect for coastal views and a visit to the Cristo Rei statue.
- Câmara de Lobos Tuk Tuk Tour – ideal if you want to see a traditional fishing village and taste Poncha.
- Madeira Botanical Garden Tuk Tuk Tour – great for nature lovers and panoramic views over Funchal.
Meeting Point & Logistics
Our meeting point is at the Tuk Tuk square near the CR7 Museum in Funchal. It is a central and easy-to-find location in the heart of Funchal, close to the main waterfront promenade.
Yes, we offer free hotel pickup for our tuk tuk tours from hotels within Funchal city centre. Unfortunately, we cannot do pickups outside of Funchal. Just let us know your hotel when booking your Madeira tuk tuk experience.
Unfortunately, our tuk tuks in Funchal are not wheelchair accessible due to the vehicle design. Please contact us if you have any special accessibility requirements and we will try our best to help you enjoy Madeira.
Cruise Ship Passengers
Yes! TukTuking specializes in private shore excursions by tuk tuk for cruise ship passengers docking in Funchal, Madeira. We offer guided tuk tuk tours with pickup at the cruise terminal and guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
Yes, we can pick you up inside the Funchal cruise terminal for your tuk tuk shore excursion in Madeira. There is an additional fee of €5 for cruise port pickup.
Absolutely. We monitor your ship’s departure time and guarantee you return to the Funchal cruise port with plenty of time before sailing. Your on-time return is our priority for every shore excursion.
For cruise ship passengers with limited port time in Funchal, we recommend the Funchal City Tour (1 hour), the Cristo Rei and Pináculo Tour (1.5 hours), or the Cabo Girão Skywalk Tour (4 hours) depending on your available time. Contact us via WhatsApp and we will help you choose the perfect Madeira tuk tuk experience for your schedule.
About Funchal & Madeira
Madeira Island enjoys mild subtropical weather year-round, making it a great destination for tuk tuk tours any time. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) are particularly pleasant for sightseeing in Funchal with fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures.
Yes, Funchal is a very safe and welcoming city for tourists visiting Madeira. It is one of the safest destinations in Europe, making it ideal for families, couples, and solo travellers exploring the island by tuk tuk.
Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and part of the European Union. EU citizens do not need a visa to visit Madeira. For other nationalities, please check the visa requirements for Portugal based on your country of origin before planning your Funchal tuk tuk tour.