The 4 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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