Enjoy the Christmas decorations all around Funchal.
View the magnificent light decorations.
Experience the nostalgia of our classic cars.
Tour Options
Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Pass by
City center tour
Pass by
Pass through the Farmers Market
Pass by
Pass through some streets of the Old Town
Highlights
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal (other locations avalilable, please inquiry)
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
What's included
Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal (other locations avalilable, please inquiry)
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up in hotel or accomodation in Funchal
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently asked questions
How long does Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour take?
Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Funchal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up in hotel or accomodation in Funchal Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyILAGx6ZdbFz68p43LQbupU=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyOCZYiTOjUDwkZSi1gcAycY=.
What languages is Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 79 verified reviews; it is run by Carochentos - Tours & Weddings. Most-mentioned highlights: Private tour; Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal (other locations avalilable, please inquiry); Port pickup and drop-off.
Reviews(79)
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spangleddrongo
January 8, 2026
An (almost!) sleigh ride under sensational Christmas lights.
Funchal's Christmas lights are incredible, and this tour is such a special way to see them. Rudolph was a superb guide, and the lovely car was comfy and cosy. Probably as close as you can get to a sleigh ride. 🙂
The work that goes into creating the spectacular light displays is so impressive, and Rudolph was a font of knowledge as we whizzed around the streets. If you have struggled to walk up any of the hills you will be really impressed at how nimble and light the car is!
We loved the different styles of lights, it's lovely that they have kept some of the traditional style of lights to appreciate the heritage.
If you're in Funchal from December to 7th January, this tour is not to be missed and will be a highlight of your trip.
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Carolyn_F
January 3, 2026
Gets a bit cold, wrap up...
Gets a bit cold, wrap up warm, fabulous trip.
Lights are super and Rudolph our driver very friendly and informative.
Highly recommended .
Car a great experience xx
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910kazd
December 30, 2025
Brilliant experience
The lights in Funchal are off the scale and this trip gave us the perfect opportunity to enjoy them. It was pouring with rain so sadly we didn't get the top down experience but the little VW Beetle gamely took us up and down the hills. Our driver, Rodolfo, was lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
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RSRACING
December 29, 2025
Excellent way to see the Christmas lights of Funchal
Our Mikel
was excellent, took us around different parts of the city we would normally not have seen, Tour was over one hour and excellent value for money
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Operator response
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that Miguel was excellent and you enjoyed seeing new parts of the city. We strive to provide excellent value for money and are so pleased your tour exceeded one hour. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Carochentos Team
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barbara_b
December 21, 2025
Funchal Christmas lights
As my husband has mobility problems it was a great way to see the lovely lights of Funchal in all their glory
Perfect for us on this occasion
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 4-star review! We are absolutely delighted to know that our tour provided a comfortable and perfect way for your husband to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights of Funchal. Ensuring all our guests have a wonderful and accessible experience is our top priority. We hope to welcome you back to Madeira soon!
Best regards,
Carochentos Team
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G5020JPkarena
December 17, 2025
Lovely experience in beautiful Madeira
We were picked up promptly from the cruise dock , unfortunately the weather was very wet and windy so we were unable to have the top down in the car🙁Rodolfo our guide was excellent with interesting local knowledge about the area.The lights are amazing and we would have loved to have got out in the old town to explore further but as the weather was that bad we returned to the cruise port.The tour is excellent value and would highly recommend as something different to experience in beautiful Madeira.If the later time slots are available I would suggest going for that as the 6.30 slot was very busy traffic.Thank you Rodolfo for a lovely experience 😊
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Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Rodolfo provided an excellent experience with interesting local knowledge, and you found the lights amazing and the tour a great value. We're sorry the bad weather preventing the top from being down and further exploration. Your feedback about the 6:30 PM traffic is noted, and we appreciate the suggestion for later time slots. We strive for punctuality and friendliness from the first contact, and we are so glad you experienced that. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back to beautiful Madeira!
Carochentos Team
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doreenm876
December 13, 2025
Interesting tour to view xmas lights despite heavy rain.
Very interesting tour around Funchal to view the Xmas lights. All good, nice conversations with driver regarding life on Madiera. Would recommend.
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Operator response
Hello!
Thank you very much for your fantastic review and high recommendation. We're thrilled to hear you found the Christmas Lights Tour interesting and enjoyed the wonderful conversations with your driver about life in Madeira. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Carochentos Team
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Pamrowlan
December 11, 2025
Delightful experience.
Had a lovely night out despite the weather. Really saw all the brilliant lights Funchal has to offer. Rodolpho was a careful and knowledgeable driver.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of our Christmas Lights Tour.
We are so pleased to hear that you had a lovely night out and truly saw all the brilliant lights Funchal has to offer, even despite the weather. It is our goal to make the experience special no matter what the conditions are.
We are especially proud to hear your praise for Rodolfo. He is a valued member of our team, and we are delighted that his careful driving and knowledgeable commentary made your experience so enjoyable.
We appreciate you choosing our tour and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Carochentos
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Ruth W
December 9, 2025
Pretty lights
Very enjoyable hour, seeing the lights that we would never see on foot. We went down some back streets and out of the main city. Driver very informative.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review of our Christmas Lights Tour.
We are delighted to hear that you had a "very enjoyable hour" and that you got to see the amazing lights from perspectives you wouldn't have on foot. We specifically design our route to take you down charming back streets and beyond the main city center to ensure a unique and comprehensive view of the festivities.
It is also wonderful to know that you found your driver very informative. We take pride in our guides and their knowledge of the area.
We hope to welcome you back again on another one of our tours soon.
Kind regards,
Carochentos
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Sarah H
December 6, 2025
Our second time and just as good!
We originally did the VW tour of the Christmas lights 2 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, it's a fabulous way to see the Funchal lights with the top down. We took a tuk tuk tour last year and, although it was good, we gravitated back to this one again this year and it didn't disappoint. We spent time driving round the many beautifully lit streets of Funchal and even got a run up along the Lido area to The Forum before being dropped back at our hotel. If you're considering doing this, don't hesitate!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your truly wonderful review and for your continued support!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that after trying another option, you gravitated back to our VW tour this year, and that it "didn't disappoint." Hearing that you thoroughly enjoyed the experience, especially the fabulous views with the top down, and the time spent exploring the beautifully lit streets, including the run up to The Forum, is the highest compliment we can receive.
We take great pride in offering a special way to experience the Funchal Christmas lights, and your feedback reaffirms the magic of our vintage VW cars.
We appreciate your enthusiastic recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a third time next year!
Kind regards,
Carochentos
