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48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Funchal Bus Tour with Whale & Dolphin Watching

Funchal bus tour with whale and dolphin watching, featuring scenic coastal views.

Funchal bus tour with tourists watching dolphins in the ocean.

Funchal bus tour with whale and dolphin watching in Madeira, Portugal.

With this flexible hop-on hop-off pass, explore the charming region of Funchal and Câmara de Lobos from both a land and sea perspective.

Highlights

Within the 48-hour validity, hop on and off the bus as you travel through the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos.
A high point of this experience is spotting dolphins, whales, sea birds, and more local wildlife on a scenic catamaran cruise.
Stop by iconic landmarks like the historic City Gates – once a part of the city’s defensive system – the Madeira Wine Museum with 17th-century wine cellars, and more.
Listen to a multilingual audio guide as you learn about the colorful Farmer's Market and visit the authentic Bordal embroidery factory.
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Fun Fact: Madeira is one of the best places to see up to 20 species of whales and dolphins!

Inclusions

48-hr Funchal & Câmara de Lobos hop-on hop-off pass
Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Russian, Dutch, and Swedish
3-hr Catamaran VMT boat ride
Local Portuguese and English-speaking catamaran guide
Swimming & snorkeling break at Fajã do Cabo Girão (if weather permits)
Madeira wine tasting at Old Blandy's wine lodge
Bordal embroidery factory entry
10% shopping discount at the wine lodge & factory
Free Wi-Fi

Exclusions

Entry to any other unspecified attractions
Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Why You Should Get Onboard

You can only really appreciate Madeira's beautiful vistas by visiting it both by land and by water. Experience the mountain views, key landmarks, and stunning coastline of Funchal and Câmara de Lobos aboard a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus. Enjoy an audio guide in 10 languages, free Wi-Fi, including entry to the Bordal embroidery factory, and an authentic wine tasting at Old Blandy's wine lodge.

Hop-On Hop-Off Pass

Notable attractions you'll get a chance to stop by include the ancient Funchal City Gates which once formed part of the defensive system around the city. Pass by the vibrant Farmer's Market and the Madeira Wine Museum with the oldest wine cellars in the region.

One of the most traditional elements of this region is 'Bordal embroidery'. Located on the symbolic Rua Fernão de Ornelas, you'll get to see and learn about how Madeira embroidery is kept alive even today.

Whale & Dolphin Watching Aboard a Catamaran

Soak up shoreline views of Funchal from the Atlantic ocean as you enjoy a catamaran boat ride with an expert guide. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales and, if you're lucky, sea turtles and unique sea birds. More than 20 different kinds of cetaceans are known to frequent the island!

Route

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Russian, Dutch, and Swedish.
The tour provider reserves the right to reschedule, eliminate, or cancel any transport or tourism services.

Catamaran Cruise

The local guide aboard the boat speaks both Portuguese and English.
Be sure to arrive 30 minutes before your catamaran trip is scheduled to start.

Schedule

Funchal & Câmara de Lobos Tour

Popular stops on the route are the Bordal Embroidery Factory/ Farmer's Market, Madeira President's House, Formosa Beach, and more.
Frequency: Approx every 30 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
The first bus is at 9:30am from Avenida do Mar (Near Marina) and the last bus is at 5pm.

Catamaran cruise

Stop at Fajã do Cabo Girão for a swim and snorkeling, if the weather permits.
Frequency: Twice a day
Duration: 3 hours
The first trip is at 10:30am and the last trip is at 3pm from VMT City Pier Quiosque.

Timings

Funchal & Câmara de Lobos Toure

Daily: 9:30am - 5pm
Closed on 25 Dec

Catamaran cruise

Daily: 10:30am & 3pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.