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Yellow Bus Funchal: routes, stops and tickets
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We list 2 Yellow Bus ticket options in Funchal, from 0.5–5 hr. Yellow Bus runs its own hop-on hop-off circuits in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão; one Viator listing pairs the bus with a catamaran whale and dolphin trip. This guide covers the route, its 29 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes1
- Stops29
- Tickets2
Route and stops
- Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão (3 in 1)
A combined hop-on hop-off ticket covering a Funchal city circuit, a run west to the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, a separate leg to the Cabo Girão cliff viewpoint, and the hotel zone to the east.
Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão (3 in 1)
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Yellow Bus tickets in Funchal
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate Yellow Bus Funchal 4.0 out of 5 from 467 reviews.
Easy to access and secure spot on Viator. The bus was comfortable and clean. The headsets were given to each person.
Bus tour route included important sites in the city, sadly the audio descriptions were not always in time to the locations we passed. It is appreciated that with pre recorded audio, there will be times when a description does not fit the feature it is describing.
Good overview of funchal. Easy excursion to acquaint yourself with the area. Good value for money. Would recommend
Best time to ride
Clear mornings give the best views from Cabo Girão and the Funchal viewpoints; spring and autumn are comfortable for the open-air seats.
Who it suits
- Families
- Hop-off stops at beaches, gardens and the Câmara de Lobos harbour break the ride into short sections for children.
- Couples
- The Cabo Girão leg and the Funchal Bay viewpoints are the scenic highlights.
- Seniors
- Seated sightseeing covers a wide area, though the Cabo Girão viewpoint involves some walking at the site.
- First-time visitors
- One ticket links the old town with Câmara de Lobos and the Cabo Girão cliff, which saves arranging separate transport.
Tips before you go
- Entry to the Cabo Girão Skywalk is paid on site and is not part of the bus ticket.
- The Cabo Girão bus leaves from the Câmara de Lobos South stop, so change there from the main circuit.
- Funchal also has City Sightseeing buses; tickets for the two operators are not interchangeable.
- Timetables vary by season, so confirm the current departures with the seller.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish.
- Buses: every 30 to 45 minutes depending on the part of the day.
Sights along the way
Funchal Marina, Old Town (Zona Velha), Madeira Cable Car, Farmers' Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), Madeira Wine Museum, Quinta Magnólia, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão Skywalk, Pico dos Barcelos, Reid's Palace.
Top-ranked in Funchal: Sé Cathedral of Funchal, Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte), Madeira Botanical Gardens, Monte Palace Tropical Gardens. All things to do in Funchal.
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Questions about Yellow Bus Funchal
What does the 3 in 1 ticket cover?
Three circuits on one ticket: Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão.
Where does the bus start?
Stop 1 is at Avenida do Mar by the Funchal Marina.
How do I reach Cabo Girão?
The Cabo Girão bus departs from the Câmara de Lobos South stop, which is stop 14 on the main list.
Is the Skywalk entry included?
No, a small entry fee for the Cabo Girão viewpoint is paid on the spot.
Which languages are offered?
Listings show audio commentary in about ten languages, including English, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese.
How many Yellow Bus ticket options are there in Funchal?
We list 2 Yellow Bus ticket options in Funchal, lasting 0.5–5 hr, rated 4.0 out of 5 across 467 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.