Grouped by bus area
Madeira tours and activities, by the bus that gets you there
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Madeira Bus is about public transport. This catalogue sorts tours and transfers by the part of the island a bus already reaches, so you can see the meeting point and the route before you book.
Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped
Funchal and around
City walks, Monte and the Caniço coast — the places the urban network reaches in under an hour.
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Funchal food, wine and culture walk
A guided walk through Funchal with local tastings and a visit to Mercado dos Lavradores.
Meeting point Meets in central Funchal; the walk visits the Mercado dos Lavradores.
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Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped Tuk-tuk transfer to Monte Palace Tropical Garden
Transport from Funchal to Monte Palace with time to explore the garden independently. Garden admission and optional onward activities are not included.
Meeting point Tuk-tuk leaves from Funchal; garden admission is paid separately.
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Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Câmara de Lobos, Jardim da Serra and Cabo Girão tour
A half-day tour that explores Câmara de Lobos and makes an itinerary stop at Jardim da Serra before Cabo Girão.
Meeting point Half-day tour from Funchal; confirm the pickup area when booking.
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Photo: Nuno Capelo Caldeira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Kayak and snorkel trip to Garajau Reserve
This water activity departs from Funchal and paddles to the Garajau Natural Reserve; Funchal is the departure point, not the featured visit.
Meeting point Departs from Funchal by kayak; Garajau is reached on the water.
East: Machico, Caniçal and Ponta de São Lourenço
The airport side of the island: Machico’s bay, the whaling village and the PR8 peninsula walk.
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Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped PR8 Ponta de São Lourenço hiking transfer
A transfer for the PR8 trail at Ponta de São Lourenço, not a tour of Caniçal town. Check pickup and return details before booking.
Meeting point A transfer to the Baía d’Abra trailhead; check pickup and return details.
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Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Whale and dolphin watching from Machico
A guided wildlife-watching boat trip departing from Machico. Wild-animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Meeting point Boat departs from Machico; sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped Santo da Serra farmers’ market trip
A trip from Funchal to visit Santo da Serra’s Sunday farmers’ market. Confirm that the market date and pickup option suit your plans.
Meeting point Trip from Funchal to the Sunday market; confirm the date suits your plans.
North: Santana, Queimadas and the north coast
Thatched houses, the Caldeirão Verde levada and the quiet valleys between São Vicente and Arco de São Jorge.
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Photo: Jean & Nathalie · CC BY 2.0 · cropped PR9 Queimadas hiking transfer
Transport to Queimadas for an independent PR9 hike, with a scheduled return. Check pickup, trail status and return details before booking.
Meeting point Transfer to Queimadas for an independent PR9 walk, with a scheduled return.
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Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped East Madeira villages and viewpoints tour
A guided east-island itinerary visiting Camacha, Ribeiro Frio, Faial and Santana, with additional mountain and coastal viewpoints.
Meeting point Guided east-island day with stops in Camacha, Ribeiro Frio, Faial and Santana.
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Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Pico Ruivo sunrise hike from Achada do Teixeira
A guided sunrise hike from Achada do Teixeira towards Pico Ruivo, with hotel pickup. Check the pickup area and current trail conditions before booking.
Meeting point Sunrise hike from Achada do Teixeira with hotel pickup; check the pickup area.
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Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0 1.0 · cropped North-coast e-bike tour through Arco de São Jorge
A guided ride starting in Boaventura and crossing Arco de São Jorge, with viewpoint stops along the north coast.
Meeting point Guided ride starting in Boaventura; check how you reach the start.
West: Calheta, São Vicente and Porto Moniz
The long Rodoeste runs: the sunny south-west coast one way, the Encumeada pass and the lava pools the other.
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Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz, Seixal & Fanal day tour
For a multi-stop west-island day, this tour combines the skywalk, coastal pools and Fanal forest. Check the itinerary, pickup area and any separate entry fees before booking.
Meeting point Multi-stop west day by 4WD; check the pickup area and any separate entry fees.
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Photo: Michael Gaylard · CC BY 2.0 · cropped Whale and dolphin watching from Calheta
A wildlife-watching cruise departing from Calheta marina. Wild-animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Meeting point Cruise departs from Calheta marina; sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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Madeira southwest villages tour
A southwest itinerary visiting Ponta do Sol, Madalena do Mar, Calheta, Prazeres, Ponta do Pargo, Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar.
Meeting point South-west itinerary visiting Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Prazeres, Ponta do Pargo and more.
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Photo: Ilya.somewhere · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped West Madeira and laurel forest day tour
A west-island itinerary with actual stops in Ribeira Brava and São Vicente, alongside coastal and forest viewpoints.
Meeting point West-island day with stops in Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.
Mountains: Pico do Arieiro, Curral das Freiras and the levadas
The summit walks and the crater valley. No SIGA route climbs to Pico do Arieiro: the dedicated Horários do Funchal bus and the transfers below are the options.
Which bus gets you there
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PR1 hiking transfer
A dedicated transfer for the Pico do Arieiro–Pico Ruivo hike. Confirm the pickup point, trail status and return arrangements before booking.
Meeting point Transfer for the Pico do Arieiro–Pico Ruivo hike; confirm pickup, trail status and return.
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Nuns’ Valley, Eira do Serrado and Monte tour
A guided itinerary with visits to Monte, Eira do Serrado and Curral das Freiras; the toboggan ride is included. Check the available pickup points.
Meeting point Guided tour of Monte, Eira do Serrado and Curral das Freiras; check the pickup points.
Want the full catalogue?
Browse the wider Madeira catalogue on GetYourGuide, then check the meeting point and return plan before paying. Porto Santo has its own listing.
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