A quiet, relaxed and refreshingly intimate way to discover Funchal. Tukxi Madeira offers private electric tuk tuk tours led by local guides and tailored to the pace and interests of each traveller.

Some cities are best explored on foot; others reveal themselves once the right rhythm is found. In Funchal, where sloping streets meet gardens, historic façades and viewpoints above the Atlantic, an electric tuk tuk offers an unusually close perspective on the city. Tukxi Madeira organises private experiences led by local guides, shaping each route around the interests and time available to its guests. Itineraries can take in Funchal’s best-known landmarks, historic quarters, gardens and panoramic viewpoints, while also making room for smaller stops and corners easily missed on the more obvious routes. The electric fleet allows the city to be explored more quietly and sustainably, without losing the spontaneity that makes this kind of tour so enjoyable. Each tuk tuk carries up to four passengers, creating an intimate experience well suited to couples, families, small groups and cruise passengers with only a few hours to discover Madeira’s capital. Tours range from historical, cultural and panoramic routes to sunset outings and bespoke experiences for groups, events or special occasions. Pick-up and drop-off are included on selected itineraries, depending on the route booked. Tours are available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French and German. Operating since 2014 and registered with Turismo de Portugal, Tukxi knows the city through its details: a street that suddenly opens onto the bay, a story hidden in a façade, a viewpoint worth lingering over. That close attention to place gives each tour its character — informed, personal and pleasingly unhurried. Not to be missed: The sunset tour, following the changing light across Funchal Bay from some of the city’s finest viewpoints. Capacity: Up to four passengers per tuk tuk Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French and German Bookings: Tours are available by advance booking, subject to availability Pick-up and drop-off: Available on selected itineraries Service area: Madeira and Lisbon