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

• 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!

• 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

• Entry to any other unspecified attractions

• Personal expenses

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

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

• 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.