Which Funchal tuk-tuk tour should you book: Monte, Old Town or viewpoints?
Updated October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
For most visitors: book the guided tuk-tuk to the toboggan rides and Old Town, €33 for 1.5 hours and 1,046 reviews. For twenty minutes more and the higher rating: the Monte Toboggan and Old Town tour also costs €33. For views instead of Monte: the tuk-tuk tour to Funchal’s viewpoints is €32.63 for 1.5 hours.
Three short city tours compared
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tuk-tuk to the toboggan rides and Old Town | 1.5 hours | €33 | 4.8 (1,046) | First-time visitors wanting Funchal’s classics |
| Monte Toboggan and Old Town by tuk-tuk | 110 minutes | €33 | 4.9 (460) | Anyone wanting more time at the same price |
| Tuk-tuk to Funchal’s viewpoints | 1.5 hours | €32.63 | 4.9 (127) | Repeat visitors and anyone skipping the toboggan |
Why a tuk-tuk makes sense in Funchal
The centre is walkable, but the city climbs quickly towards Monte. A tuk-tuk is no substitute for an island tour; it links steep neighbourhoods compactly, without half a day on buses or walking uphill. The open sides are both the charm and the drawback: you feel traffic noise, sun and rain more than in a minibus.
The most-reviewed tour: the safe first choice
The 1.5-hour circuit takes you through Funchal and to the historic toboggan rides, with the driver-guide telling stories about the city on the way. Its strength is 1,046 reviews, which give its 4.8 stars more weight than the alternatives have. It suits a cruise stop or a first morning, when orientation and one typical Madeira experience count.
The toboggan ride may cost extra. Check what is included: that the tour takes you there does not automatically mean a seat in the basket is part of it.
Check availability for the toboggan and Old Town tour
Same price, twenty minutes longer
The Monte and Old Town tour runs 110 minutes and also costs €33. Its 4.9 stars rest on 460 reviews. The description puts the toboggans, which have run for more than 100 years, at the centre; if you want to ride them, this is the right one. It still does not become an afternoon in Monte’s gardens.
See dates for the longer Monte tuk-tuk tour
A viewpoint circuit without the toboggan
This tour lasts 90 minutes and takes you through the Old Town with a local guide to panoramas over Funchal Bay. At €32.63 it is only €0.37 cheaper; decide by route, not price. It suits you if you already know Monte, do not like the toboggan idea or want city photographs. 4.9 stars from 127 reviews are good but less reliable.
View prices for the viewpoint tuk-tuk tour
Who should skip it?
For deeper city history, the Old Town walking tour offers two hours on foot rather than commentary between traffic. Anyone who dislikes open vehicles or struggles to climb into a high seat should also choose differently. If you travel with small children, ask the operator about the minimum age.
Our recommendation
Take the guided tuk-tuk to the toboggan rides and Old Town. It has the strongest review base and the route first-time visitors expect. If both departure times suit you, the extra twenty minutes of the second €33 tour are worth having.
