The 8 Best Madeira Christmas Tours

1.Christmas Lights Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41Our pick

Ride through Funchal in a classic VW Beetle cabriolet with a local driver such as Miguel or Rodolfo. The 75-minute private tour covers the seafront, old town, cathedral, market, gardens, central square, hotel district, and an upper viewpoint. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup are included, weather permitting.

“This tour was great from start to finish. The car was absolutely stunning. We were greeted at our hotel with a big smiley welcome. It is the perfect way to see the lights of Funchal. I highly recommend this trip”

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2.Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

This private 75-minute evening tour takes you through Funchal’s city center, Farmers Market, Old Town, and decorated side streets in a classic open-top VW Beetle. Your local driver may be Rudolph, Rodolfo, Miguel, or Michael. Hotel and port pickup are available in Funchal, with two tour times to choose from.

“Wonderful view of the funchal christmas lights. Our driver Rodolfino was very knowledgeable ans extremely informat.”

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3.Madeira: New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · from $171

Meet at Funchal Marina for a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise timed around Madeira's New Year's Eve fireworks. You will watch the display from offshore while Funchal glows after dark. Champagne, wine, beer, and soft drinks are included, with live commentary in English and Portuguese. Check in 30 minutes before departure.

“It was a magnificent experience, very well organised, but most of all the fireworks were amazing :)”

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4.Madeira: New Years Eve Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews

Join Seaborn Catamaran at Funchal Marina at 11:00 PM for a 90-minute New Year’s Eve cruise. Sail past Madeira’s Christmas lights, return to Funchal Bay for the midnight fireworks, and toast with champagne and Madeira wine. English and Portuguese are spoken, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

“Absolutely brilliant, great crew. Lovely atmosphere everyone was out to have a good time.”

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5.Christmas Lights Tukxi Tour (price per tukxi – up to 5 people)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews

Ride through Funchal’s festive streets in an open-air tuk-tuk with a local guide such as João. The one-hour private tour passes Avenida do Mar, Santa Maria Street, Praça do Município, Avenida Arriaga, and a viewpoint at Vila Guida. You can stop for photos, but bring warm clothing and confirm the group-price details before booking.

“Wrap up warm. Good tour although ours was cut short by 20 minutes so was soon over. Beautiful sights”

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6.Fireworks by Boat – New Years Eve/June Atlantic Festival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $229

Board a small boat at Funchal Marina at 10:45 pm and watch the fireworks over Funchal Bay. Madeira Divepoint limits the outing to 12 people, with light snacks and sparkling wine for a midnight toast. The two-hour trip is offered in English and returns to the marina.

“The fireworks were at risk of cancellation due to the weather and I am so glad the rains didn’t play spoilsport at the last minute. The agency assured us that the winds were fine and the only risk was us getting wet due to the rain forecast, and we were extremely lucky to have had good weather for the entire 2hrs or so we were onboard the boat. The guide was fun and informative and I highly recommend this to anyone looking to watch the fireworks this year.”

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7.Madeira: Pre-Sell New Year’s Eve – Fireworks at Sea 2025/26

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $325

Sail from Calheta to Funchal Bay on New Year’s Eve, with sparkling wine, beer, juices, snacks, music, and a front-row sea view of Madeira’s midnight fireworks. The catamaran returns to Calheta after the show. Bring warm clothing, arrive early, and plan your own transport to the marina.

“Was a once in a lifetime experience to see such a display from the sea! Your guides were very kind and even offered to arrange transportation if needed. Only thing I would recommend is a little warning that some guests may get wet when sitting towards the back of the boat. Thank you for this wonderful adventure!”

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8.Tuk Tuk Funchal Magic Christmas Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a 90-minute evening tuk tuk ride through Funchal with a local driver-guide. You’ll see the Lido waterfront, city views from Caminho do Avista Navios, the illuminated cathedral, Santa Maria’s painted doors, and Praia da Barreirinha. Pickup and drop-off within Funchal are included, with English service and a blanket for the ride.

“We did a night time tuktuk trip with Luis who was great. He kept us well informed prior to our pick up from our hotel and was extremely knowledgeable on our trip, pointing out all the points of interest & history. Really enjoyed the trip with Luis.”

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