Madeira excursions from Funchal: sitting sightseeing tour on two wheels

Price overview

• Madeira excursions from Funchal, tour "Funchal Old Town" - 3 h - per person (12+) 25.-€
• Madeira excursions from Funchal, tour "Funchal Beaches - 1,5 h - per person (12+) 35.-€
• Madeira excursions from Funchal, tour "Câmara de Lobos" - 1 h - per person (12+) 50.-€

Overview / General Information

Explore the Portuguese island of Madeira on two wheels

It couldn't be more comfortable: discover Funchal and its surroundings comfortably on a modern scooter.

Overview

• Duration: upon your choice
• Hours: 9:30 AM
• Days: daily
• Months: possible all-year
• Tours: 1.4. - 31.10.: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm & 1.11. - 31.03.: 9.30 am - 8.30 pm
• Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
• Pick-up not included

Included

• Professional guide, introduction, helmet

Option 1: Sightseeing Tour: Old Town Funchal

You have to see Funchal. Culturally and historically the capital of the island is of special importance and with numerous sights an absolute Madaira excursion tip. On the Sitgo tour through the old town you will see the Lavradores Market, the Forte de São Tiago fortress directly by the sea and of course the Gothic-Romanesque Sé Cathedral and the CR 7 complex of the famous footballer Christiano Ronaldo.

Overview

• Duration: ~ 1 hour

Option 2: Sightseeing Tour: Funchal Beaches

This sightseeing tour takes you along the promenade of Funchal to the most beautiful beaches of the island. One of the best known is the Lido. There are two saltwater pools and an access to the sea. The natural swimming pools Doca do Cavaca, formerly known as Poça do Gomes, are also embedded in the landscape. From there you enjoy a beautiful view of the headland Cabo Girão.

Overview

• Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Option 3: Sightseeing Tour: Câmara de Lobos

About 5 kilometres from Funchal lies Camara de Lobos, one of the oldest fishing villages on the island and, thanks to Sir Winston Churchill, one of the most famous. He was inspired by the scenery of a painting, just as many painters immortalize the wonderful bay of the village in pictures. Highlights of the tour are Camara de Lobos and the beach, the famous Lido bathing complex in Funchal and the natural bathing sites Doca do Cavaca.

Overview

• Duration: ~ 3 hours

Detailed description

Madeira excursions from Funchal: sitting sightseeing tour on two wheels

Three different tours are available: You can conquer the old town of Funchal on the comfortable Sitgo or cruise past the enchanting beaches and natural bathing areas. Finally, Camara de Lobos is an enchanting fishing village with a picturesque bay in the truest sense of the word. The view of the coast and sea has already inspired Sir Winston Churchill to immortalize the scenery in a painting. For sightseeing in Funchal you can visit the old town with its historic and cultural buildings, small alleys and lively squares. And a lot of art. Facades, doors, windows of old houses are often lovingly designed and offer so many beautiful photo motifs. With the Sitgo you are on the move quickly, can stop if you want to see something. Whether the beautiful cathedral or the market halls, Mercado dos Lavradores. On the Sitgo you will definitely experience an unusual city tour in Funchal.

On the Beach Tour you will see what many holidaymakers love about Funchal and Madeira: the extraordinary bathing landscapes. Activities in Madeira always lead to the water and a refreshing swim in one of the natural lava basins on the coast is definitely a special experience. The Lido Funchal is also known for its well-kept saltwater pools. If you like, you can also jump directly into the waves via the access to the sea. A little further along the coast of the flower island Madeira, the tour takes you to Camara de Lobos, about five kilometres from Funchal and the epitome of a fishing village in Madeira. On the way you roll past the impressive cliffs. A more than 2 km long promenade leads from the Lido directly into the bay of Câmara de Lobos. There, where Winston Churchill and others looked so dreamily into the water and admired the shape of the bay.

The Sitgo, which takes you on excursions in Madeira, is a further development of the Segway. Only that you are now sitting on a sightseeing tour through Funchal and its surroundings, but are just as dynamic and agile and independent. The electric scooter is easy to handle. At the beginning of the guided tour you will be familiarized with the scooter and learn what to look out for. And then you can take off and make wonderful discoveries in Madeira in a very comfortable way.