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The Hop On Hop Off Bus In Funchal, Madeira From The Top Deck
The easy, cheap way to see Funchal on a cruise day. An open-top double-decker loops the city and the coast with 21 stops: the old town, the harbour, the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, Praia Formosa and the hotel zone, with audio in 14 languages and a bus every 25 minutes. Every ticket includes a guided walking tour and a free Madeira wine tasting. The main stop is a short walk from the cruise pier, and the 24 hour ticket covers a full port call.
Honest from the start: this is the budget option for Funchal. We tell you below which ticket to buy and when the taxi tour is the better day.
Three Tickets, And Which One A Cruise Guest Needs
All three include the bus, the audio, a guided walking tour and the wine tasting. The 48 hour tickets add the blue route, a night bus and the CR7 Museum, which only matter if your ship stays overnight. Prices per adult, child price for ages 5 to 12, children 0 to 4 free.
City Pass, 1 Day
operator ticket: Iconic, 24 Hours
The cruise ticket · Adult 26€ · Child 13€
From 26€
- 24 hour hop on hop off, red route, 21 stops
- One guided walking tour
- Free Madeira wine tasting
- Selected shopping and restaurant discounts
City & Night Pass, 2 Days
operator ticket: Essential, 48 Hours
Overnight calls · Adult 29€ · Child 14,50€
From 29€
- 48 hour ticket, red and blue routes
- Two guided walking tours
- Night bus tour at 20:00
- Wine tasting, port transfer to Avenida do Mar, discounts
Complete Pass + CR7 Museum, 2 Days
operator ticket: Value, 48 Hours
Football fans · Adult 32€ · Child 16€
From 32€
- Everything on the City & Night Pass
- Entry to the CR7 Museum, Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00
What You See On The Red Route
The red loop runs about 100 minutes with 21 stops. These are the ones we would get off for on a port day.
Highlights On The Loop
- 1Start
Avenida do Mar And The Old Town
The seafront avenue by the marina, a short walk from the pier, with the old town, the cathedral and the market a few streets up. Begin and end here.
- 2Fishing Village
Câmara de Lobos
The painted boats in the little harbour, the bay Churchill painted, and a poncha in a bar by the water. The stop worth the longest stay.
- 3Beach
Praia Formosa
Funchal's beach, black pebbles and a long promenade, for a walk or a swim if the ship gives you time.
- 4Hotel Zone
The Lido And Forum Madeira
The sea pools of the Lido, the promenade and the shopping centre. Easy stops for lunch or a coffee with a view.
- 5Included
Walking Tour And Wine Tasting
The historic centre walk at 11:00, Monday to Saturday, and the free Madeira wine tasting at a wine lodge in the centre. Both on every ticket.
A Port Day In Funchal With The Bus
Walk from the pier to Avenida do Mar, hop on, ride the full loop once for the overview and the commentary, then get off at Câmara de Lobos and in the old town. Fit the wine tasting in before the walk back to the ship. With a bus every 25 minutes you never wait long, and the loop ends where you started, by the port.
When the bus is the wrong choice. If you want the mountains and the Nuns' Valley, take our private taxi tour; the bus does not go there. If you want to understand Madeira wine properly, the private winery tour and six wine tasting is a different league from the free tasting on this ticket. The bus is the cheap, easy day, and that is exactly what some port days need.
Why Only For Cruise Guests
Club Canary is a local tour platform from the Canary Islands. We sell what we know, on the islands where we live and work, and Madeira is not one of them, so we do not sell to people staying on Madeira, out of respect for the local companies that do. When your ship calls at Funchal between the Canary Islands, this is one of the port days we arranged for you, with the same booking and the same WhatsApp team as the rest of your trip.
Best Price Guarantee: we check the direct prices, so booking with us is never more expensive. Instant confirmation, a voucher valid for a year, and real people on WhatsApp every day from 08:00 to 22:00.
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What Is Included
- City Pass, 1 Day (operator: Iconic 24h): hop on hop off bus on the red route, 21 stops, one guided walking tour, a free Madeira wine tasting, and selected shopping and restaurant discounts.
- City & Night Pass, 2 Days (operator: Essential 48h): red and blue routes, two guided walking tours, the night bus tour, the wine tasting, a free transfer from the cruise port to Avenida do Mar, and discounts.
- Complete Pass + CR7 Museum, 2 Days (operator: Value 48h): everything on the City & Night Pass plus entry to the CR7 Museum.
- Audio commentary in 14 languages on every bus.
City Pass, 1 Day: adult 26€, child 5 to 12 13€. City & Night Pass, 2 Days: 29€ / 14,50€. Complete Pass + CR7 Museum, 2 Days: 32€ / 16€. Children 0 to 4 free. Adult from 13.
Pay when you book: the full ticket price online, instant confirmation, nothing to pay on the day.
Open dated: valid for one year, you choose the day.
Good To Know, Times And Routes
Cruise guests only: this ticket is for guests calling at Funchal by ship as part of a Canary Islands cruise. Club Canary is a Canary Islands company; we do not sell to visitors staying on Madeira.
Red route: daily 09:30 to 17:05, a bus every 25 minutes, full loop about 100 minutes, 21 stops. Central Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Praia Formosa, Forum Madeira, the Lido and the hotel zone.
Blue route (48 hour tickets): daily 09:45 to 17:15, a bus every 90 minutes, full loop about 75 minutes. Funchal, Monte, the Jardim do Imperador and Livramento.
Walking tours: historic centre Monday to Saturday at 11:00, gardens Monday to Saturday at 13:00. Not on Sundays, 25 December or 1 January.
Night bus (48 hour tickets): 20:00. CR7 Museum (Complete Pass): Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00, closed weekends.
Main stop: Avenida do Mar, Funchal, a short walk from the cruise pier. No hotel pickup; board at any stop and show your voucher.
Ticket and voucher: printed voucher required. Valid one year from purchase, open dated. Your hours start when you first board.
Booking: book at least 8 hours ahead; tickets usually available until 16:00 on the day of travel.
Not running: 25 December.
Funchal Sightseeing Bus, Questions (FAQ)
The questions cruise guests ask us most about the Funchal sightseeing bus. Still unsure? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, we help fast.
Is the hop on hop off bus in Funchal good for cruise passengers?
Yes, it is the cheapest easy way to see Funchal and the coast on a port day. The main stop on Avenida do Mar is a short walk from the cruise pier, the red route loops in 100 minutes with a bus every 25 minutes, and the 1-day City Pass covers a full port call.
Which ticket should a cruise guest choose?
The 1-day City Pass. The 48 hour tickets add the blue route to Monte, a second walking tour and a night bus, which only make sense if your ship stays overnight in Funchal.
What is on the red route?
Central Funchal, the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, Praia Formosa, the Lido and the hotel zone, 21 stops in a loop of about 100 minutes, with a bus every 25 minutes from 09:30 to 17:05.
Is the wine tasting included?
Yes. Every ticket includes a free Madeira wine tasting at a historic wine lodge in the centre of Funchal. For a proper private tour and a six wine tasting, see our Madeira wine tasting page.
What languages is the audio in?
The on-board commentary is in 14 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and Polish.
Do children pay?
Children aged 0 to 4 ride free. Ages 5 to 12 pay the child price, 13€ on the 1-day City Pass. The adult price applies from 13.
How long is the ticket valid?
Your voucher is open dated and valid for one year from purchase. Show it at the bus on the day of your port call and your hours start then.
Can I cancel?
Yes, as long as the voucher has not been used, any time within its one year validity. Refunds take about 50 to 60 days to process. Once activated, the ticket cannot be refunded.
Booking Policy
Thank you for booking with Club Canary. These terms keep things simple and clear.
Payment
- You pay for your ticket in full when you book, and get instant confirmation. Nothing is paid on the day.
Ticket Validity
- The voucher is open dated and valid for one year from purchase. Show it on the day of your port call and your 24 or 48 hours start.
Cancellation
- An unused voucher can be cancelled any time within its one year validity. Email office@clubcanary.com and we request the refund.
- Refunds take about 50 to 60 days to process on the operator's side.
- Once the ticket has been activated on the bus, it cannot be refunded. If your ship skips Funchal, the voucher stays unused and is refunded in full.
Weather
- The bus runs in most conditions, with the lower deck covered.
Changes And Assistance
- Email office@clubcanary.com or message us on WhatsApp. We reply fast.
Questions or need a hand? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, open daily 08:00 to 22:00.
Club Canary's Honest Take
Real talk from your local team in the Canary Islands
We will be straight with you: this is the simple, cheap option for Funchal, not the special one. If you want the special one, our private wine tasting and the taxi tour to Nuns' Valley are the days we would pick ourselves. But if you are a family, a group on a budget, or you just want to see the coast and Câmara de Lobos from the top deck without a plan, twenty six euro and a bus every 25 minutes is hard to argue with.
Buy the 1-day City Pass, ride the red loop once, get off in the old town and at the fishing village, and use the free wine tasting as your excuse for a sit down. Back at the ship in time, nothing to organise.
The easy, cheap way to see Funchal from a cruise. Book the 1-day City Pass, skip the rest.
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