Do you pick up at hotels and the cruise port in Funchal?

Yes. Pickup is included from hotels, apartments and the Funchal cruise terminal. You choose the exact pickup point on the map during checkout.

Which language are the tours in?

Our drivers guide in English and Portuguese. Tell us in advance if you would prefer another language and we will check availability.

Christ King (Cristo Rei) statue on the Garajau cliffs near Funchal, Madeira

Private tour from Funchal to Garajau, Madeira

Christ King Statue Tour by Tuk Tuk

Q: How much does the Christ King statue tour cost?

The price is per Tuk Tuk, not per person: €80 for the 1h30min tour. One Tuk Tuk carries up to 3 passengers. The optional Garajau cable car ride costs €5 per person, paid on the spot.

Q: Can we ride the Garajau cable car during the tour?

Yes. The cable car at Garajau is optional and costs €5 per person. Just tell your driver and we will make time for the ride down to the Garajau beach.

Q: How many people fit in one Tuk Tuk?

One Tuk Tuk is best for up to 3 passengers. For 4 to 6 passengers we send two Tuk Tuks, and the price shown updates automatically.

Ride out to the Garajau cliffs and stand beneath the Cristo Rei — the first Christ King statue in the world. On the way: a waterfall stop, the Pináculo viewpoint and the emblematic views over the Garajau cable car, which you can ride for just 5€ if you fancy it. Pickup at your hotel or the cruise terminal, 1h30min, 80€ per Tuk Tuk — and the drop-off can be changed to the Botanical Garden if you wish.

What's included

80€ / Tuk Tuk1–3 passengers

1h30minDoor to door

Funchal pickupHotel or cruise port

Instant bookingOr WhatsApp us

Photo highlights

Garajau, seen properly

Cliffs dropping into the Atlantic, a cable car gliding down to the Garajau beach and the Cristo Rei watching over it all. The Tuk Tuk is open on both sides, so every stop is a photo you actually keep.

Christ King statue on the Garajau cliffs during a Madeira Tuk Tuk tour

Cristo Rei & the Garajau cliffs

Garajau cable car and coastline on a Madeira Tuk Tuk tour

The Garajau cable car

Viewpoint over the Garajau coast during a Tuk Tuk tour in Madeira

Pináculo & coastal viewpoints

Included on your ride

What you see on the Christ King tour

East of Funchal the road climbs onto the Garajau headland, where the cliffs fall straight into a marine reserve and the views open all the way back across the bay. In a Tuk Tuk it is one easy, continuous ride — and your driver knows which corner to stop at for the photo.

The route leaves Funchal along the coast, pauses at a waterfall on the way, and stops at viewpoints such as the Pináculo, perched on the edge of the most emblematic views over the Garajau cable car as it glides down the cliff face to the beach. Then it is on to the Garajau cliffs and the Cristo Rei — the Christ King statue inaugurated in 1927, the first monument of its kind in the world, years before Rio or Lisbon. And if you would like to keep the afternoon going, the drop-off can be changed to the Botanical Garden — just say the word.

Christ King statueThe Cristo Rei at Garajau — the first Christ King statue in the world, standing on the cliff edge since 1927.

Garajau cliffsDramatic cliffside views over the Garajau marine reserve and the Atlantic.

Pináculo viewpointA photo stop at one of the coast's classic viewpoints, on the edge of the emblematic cable car views.

Waterfall stopA pause at a waterfall along the route — one of those Madeira moments you did not expect.

Garajau cable car — optionalFancy riding the cable car down the cliff? It is optional at just 5€ per person — tell the driver and we make time for it.

Botanical Garden drop-offPrefer to end among the flowers? The drop-off can be changed to the Botanical Garden if you wish, at no extra cost.

It is your tour. Nothing here is a fixed conveyor belt — tell the driver what interests you and the route bends around it, at no extra cost.

The tour

1h30min — 80€ per Tuk Tuk

The price is per Tuk Tuk, not per person, and one Tuk Tuk carries up to 3 passengers. In 1h30min everything fits comfortably: the waterfall stop, the Pináculo viewpoint, the Garajau cliffs and proper time at the Cristo Rei statue.

1h30min — 80€Pickup in Funchal, waterfall stop, Pináculo viewpoint, Garajau cliffs and the Christ King statue, with drop-off where you prefer — including the Botanical Garden if you wish.

Optional: cable car — 5€ per personIf you would like to ride the Garajau cable car down the cliff during the tour, just tell your driver — tickets are 5€ per person, paid on the spot.

Route summary

How the tour runs

A private tour with a simple shape: we come to you, we drive the coast road to Garajau, we stop wherever the view earns it, and we drop you wherever suits you next.

1. Pickup in FunchalYour hotel, apartment or the cruise terminal — you pin the exact spot on the map at checkout.

2. Waterfall stopA pause at a waterfall on the way out of the city — cameras out.

3. Pináculo & cable car viewsViewpoints such as the Pináculo, on the edge of the most emblematic views over the Garajau cable car.

4. Garajau cliffs & Cristo ReiThe headland, the cliffs and the Christ King statue — the first in the world — with time to get out and take it in. Optional cable car ride (5€ per person).

5. Drop-off your wayBack to your hotel or the ship — or at the Botanical Garden if you would like to visit it. Just say the word.

Cruise guests

Coming in on a cruise ship?

Garajau is a short ride from Funchal's cruise terminal, which makes the Christ King tour an easy fit for a port stop: 1h30min door to door, with the waterfall, the Pináculo viewpoint and the statue, and still plenty of margin before departure.

Tell us your ship's departure time in the booking notes or on WhatsApp and we will build the route to finish well before it, with drop-off directly at the terminal gate. Because the tour is private, there is no waiting for a group to fill up and no shared schedule to keep.

Details

What is included

Included in the Tuk Tuk tour

Private Tuk Tuk with your own driver-guide
Pickup and drop-off in the Funchal area
Waterfall stop & Pináculo viewpoint
Garajau cliffs & the Christ King statue
Botanical Garden drop-off on request
Commentary in English or Portuguese

Not included

Garajau cable car ride (optional, 5€ per person)
Botanical Garden entrance ticket
Food and drinks
Pickup far outside Funchal may need confirmation

FAQ

Christ King tour questions

How much does the Christ King statue tour cost?

The price is per Tuk Tuk, not per person: 80€ for the 1h30min tour. One Tuk Tuk carries up to 3 passengers, so for a couple or a small family it is the same price either way. The optional cable car ride is 5€ per person, paid on the spot.

Is the Cristo Rei in Madeira really the first in the world?

Yes. The Christ King statue at Garajau was inaugurated in 1927, years before the famous statues in Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon — making it the first monument of its kind in the world.

Can the tour finish at the Botanical Garden?

Yes. If you would like to visit the Madeira Botanical Garden, just tell us — the drop-off can be changed to the garden entrance at no extra cost. The garden entrance ticket itself is not included.

Can we ride the Garajau cable car during the tour?

Yes. The cable car at Garajau is optional and costs 5€ per person. Just tell your driver and we will make time for the ride down the cliff to the Garajau beach.

Do you pick up at hotels and the cruise port?

Yes, pickup in the Funchal area is included. You choose the exact point on the map during checkout, whether that is a hotel entrance, an apartment address or the cruise terminal.

Is it suitable for children and older guests?

Yes. The Tuk Tuk is easy to step into, there is very little walking involved, and the driver stops wherever you need. Tell us in advance if you are travelling with small children so we can prepare.

How many people fit in one Tuk Tuk?

Up to 3 passengers per Tuk Tuk. For 4 to 6 guests we send two Tuk Tuks and the price on this page updates automatically when you increase the number of passengers.

Which languages do the drivers speak?

English and Portuguese as standard. If you would prefer another language, message us before booking and we will check who is available.

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Christ King Statue Tour Garajau cliffs & Cristo Rei · Private Tuk Tuk

80€ per Tuk Tuk · 1h30min · up to 3 guests

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