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Yellow Bus Madeira: Funchal & Câmara de Lobos Hop-on Hop-off 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.
Funchal bus tour with whale and dolphin watching, featuring scenic coastal views.

Explore Funchal and Câmara de Lobos on a 48-hour bus tour, then hit the ocean for dolphin and whale watching, blending land and sea into one epic adventure.

Highlights

  • Glide through Funchal’s lush gardens and Câmara de Lobos’ cozy charm on an unlimited 48-hour bus tour bursting with postcard-worthy views.

  • Hit 30 must-see Funchal gems with buses arriving every 30–45 minutes – no waiting, no stress, just sightseeing to your heart's content.

  • Cruise Madeira’s coast for 3 hours on a catamaran, spotting dolphins, whales, and snorkeling at Fajã do Cabo Girão’s if the weather plays nice.

  • On the bus, unpack tidbits about the sights with a multilingual audio guide and top it off with a wine tasting, and a tour of the Bordal embroidery factory.

  • Wander Funchal’s buzzing Farmer's Market, snap the ancient City Gates, and soak in panoramic perfection from Funchal Bay’s dreamy viewpoint.

Inclusions

  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

  • Access to Funchal & Câmara de Lobos (Yellow route)

  • 3-hour Dolphin & Whale watching on a Catamaran boat

  • Live Portuguese & English-speaking guide on the Catamaran

  • Swimming & snorkeling break at Fajã do Cabo Girão (if weather permits)

  • Madeira wine tasting at Old Blandy's wine lodge

  • Entry to Bordal Embroidery factory

  • 10% shopping discount at the wine lodge & factory

  • 10% discount on other Yellow Bus tickets

  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Russian, Dutch & Swedish (on the bus)

cancellation policy

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

Yellow route

Along the yellow route, you'll breeze through Funchal's flower-filled streets, perched atop a bright yellow double-decker bus. The city’s pastel-hued buildings, bustling Farmer’s Market, and ancient City Gates all roll by like a perfectly curated movie montage. Hop off at Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village that is nothing short of a postcard brought to life with its colorful boats and dramatic cliffs. And with buses every 30-45 minutes, you’ve got all the time in the world (or at least 48 hours) to soak it in.

Schedule

  • First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 Avenida do Mar (Near Marina)

  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 Avenida do Mar (Near Marina)

  • Frequency: Approx. 30-45 minutes

  • Popular stops: Old Town and Cable Car, Farmer's Market, Casino/ Madeira President's House & Cathedral

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

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Catamaran whale & dolphin watching

Now, swap cityscapes for seascapes. You’re gliding across the Atlantic on a sleek catamaran, salty breeze in your hair, scanning the waves for dolphins and whales. If you're lucky, you might just spot some cetaceans, all while a Portuguese & English-speaking guide enlivens your experience. When you think it couldn’t get any better, you anchor at Fajã do Cabo Girão to catch a quick snorkeling break (if the weather gives a thumbs up) in turquoise waters while gazing at lace-like cliffs.

Schedule

  • Departure: 10:30am or 3pm from VMT City Pier Quiosque (near stop #2)

Note: Check-in is mandatory for the Catamaran boat ride at least 30 minutes before the trip.

Accessibility

  • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard the bus and boat, and do not need to be placed inside a carrier.

Additional information

  • Any travel or tourist services may be changed, dropped, or canceled at the tour operator's discretion.

  • Small pets and animals are allowed onboard the buses and boats, provided they are placed inside a pet carrier and do not occupy a seat.

  • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

  • 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.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Show your ticket at Yellow Bus Tours — Funchal.

  • Address: R. Simplício dos Passos Gouveia, Funchal, Portugal.

  • Landmark: Opposite to Smilemachine - Unipessoal, LDA clothing store.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Porto Bay. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the redemption point.

  • Board buses 01, 02, 9, 48, or 61 to get you there.

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