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15 Best Monte Toboggan & Cable Car

The Monte combo: cable car up to the gardens, then down the hill in a wicker basket steered by two men in straw boaters, as commuters did a century ago. Ridiculous, historic and completely worth it.

1.From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

Explore Madeira’s stunning viewpoints, Nuns Valley, Monte, and a thrilling toboggan ride on this 4-hour guided tour from Funchal, packed with authentic sights and flavors.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“It was a fantastic activity. Daniel was excellent throughout the activity. No queues at the toboggan ride, and the Nuns Valley was something else. The time spent on each part of the day was just right to.”

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2.Funchal: Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

Discover Funchal on a lively tuk tuk tour, exploring Old Town, scenic viewpoints, and the iconic toboggan rides—perfect for culture lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 4.8

“Such a perfect way to get to know the city whether you’ve been here for a couple days or you just arrived. I was glad I read the reviews and chose an early morning time slot. That way I was able to be one of…”

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5.Funchal: Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Tuk Tuk Tour

Discover Madeira’s scenic charms on a tuk tuk tour, visiting Monte Palace Gardens, old town, and enjoying stunning views—all led by knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.9

“Virgílio is a really nice guide! We did two tuk-tuk tours with him and both of them were amazing and he was really nice, helpful and informative! The Tropical Garden was wonderful! It's is so much more than just a garden. Visiting it was one…”

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6.Funchal: Toboggan and Old Town Experience with Tukway

Discover Funchal’s charm on a private tuk tuk tour, combining exhilarating toboggan rides with exploring the historic Old Town—perfect for adventure and culture lovers.

★ 4.8

“This was a great tour thanks to our tour guide. He was ready when we got off the ship and took us up the hill, got us on like for the toboggan ride down which was a blast. He met us at the bottom and…”

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8.Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal

Discover Madeira's highlights on a private tuk tuk tour, exploring Funchal’s old town, Monte, and the unique basket ride with local guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Highly recommend this trip. Alexis was great fun and very knowledgeable. Had great fun on the trip and the toboggan run is brilliant”

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9.Funchal: Tuk Tuk Ride to Monte Funchal Toboggans

Experience Madeira's charm on a private tuk-tuk tour, visiting Monte, the famous toboggan rides, and panoramic city views—all in 1.5 hours for $42.

★ 4.7

“We had a fantastic tour with Jesus - he was so knowledgeable and took the time and trouble to get to know us so that he could tailor the tour to our interests. It was a rainy day which he brightened and made unforgettable -…”

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10.Tour Cable Car Toboggan Tropical Garden and Skywalk

Discover Madeira’s highlights on a private tour featuring a cable car ride, botanical gardens, a thrilling toboggan descent, and more for a memorable day.

★ 4.5

“Don’t hesitate to book this tour. We felt so spoiled with white glove concierge service. Communication was excellent. Everything was so fast and easy and we got to do even more than we hoped with our too-short visit. Luis picked us up and had our…”

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11.Madeira: Private Monte tour on a Tukxi

Experience Madeira’s highlights with a private tuk-tuk tour to Monte, exploring gardens, a historic church, and enjoying panoramic views for a memorable day.

★ 4.7

“Pedro was very helpful and Insightful. Thos was a good way to see some of Madeira. The only drawback was the tuktuk had little legroom.”

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12.Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

Discover Madeira's lush subtropical gardens on this Monte Palace tour featuring scenic cable car rides, stunning plant displays, and expert guides, all at a great value.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic beautiful tropical place although the trip was quite rushed with the tour guide rushing around her part.”

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13.Private Express Tuk Tuk Tour Funchal Old Town & Toboggans

Discover Madeira’s charming old town and tobogganing adventure on a private tuk-tuk tour, blending scenic city sights with authentic local thrills.

★ 5.0

“An incredible experience! We went canyoning in Madeira and absolutely loved it from start to finish. Everything was very well organized, we felt safe the whole time while having so much fun, and the landscapes are breathtaking. The manager and the whole team were very…”

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14.Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride

Discover Madeira’s highlights with a private tour visiting Pico dos Barcelos, Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girao, and the iconic Monte Toboggan Ride for a personalized experience.

★ 4.0

“From start to finish, Michael was the consummate guide, sharing lots of factual info about beautiful Funchal. We weren’t rushed…he safely maneuvered the narrow streets up and down the steep hills of the city. We got to see amazing vistas from various locations, especially from…”

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15.Monte Tobbogans + Old Town Tuk-Tuk Private Tour by MadTuk

Discover Madeira’s highlights on a private tuk-tuk tour, including Monte toboggans, lush gardens, and stunning viewpoints, for an authentic, fun experience.

★ 4.5

“We hired 2 tuk tuks for our family. Friendly, knowledgeable drivers who took us to the toboggans and waited at the bottom for us. They filmed our arrival and shared with us. Altered route back to our hotel to show us sights we hadn't already…”

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