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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

“Absolutely brilliant experience with our fabulous guide local Lucy. she went out of her way to make our activity happen after our cruise ship arrived late in port. Her local knowledge and enthusiasm made our trip. nuns valley and monte were spectacular 👌 Those views…”

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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

“The Gardens were beautiful! Our guide gave us a little tour of the city along the way and gave us some recommendations on where to eat and grab a drink!”

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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

“Our driver andrei was very good giving us lots of information about Madeira made sure we had a great experience taking us up to the toboggan ride and then around the old town before dropping us off at the cable car ride we would highly…”

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7.Funchal: 2-Hour Tuk-Tuk Tour with Cable Car Finale

Experience Funchal’s highlights in just 2 hours with a fun tuk-tuk tour ending with a scenic cable car ride—perfect for seeing iconic sights and hidden gems.

★ 4.8

“Excellent experience. Despite the heavy rain our guide (Ricardo) made the experience as informative and interesting as possible. Every effort was made to ensure our comfort and safety. Thank you Ricardo 😊”

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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

“Our guide “Ricky” was Excellent! Saw the town and he explained the sites. The sled ride was so fun! (Ticket not included) Stoped at a Poncha bar and got to taste the local spirit. Warning limit yourself to one. Took about 1 1/2 hours which…”

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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

“From start to finish Luis made everything easy. He made sure we knew where to go and where he'd pick us up after each visit. We we're never rushed and nothing was too much trouble for Luis. Yes you can do the tour cheaper but…”

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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

“Super fun way to discover the island and great for taking pictures. Daniela was incredible, and so knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend 100%”

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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

“Lovely garden to walk through and feel as one with nature... Tour guide was very informative. Very scenic.”

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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

“Laura our driver/guide was fantastic. Provided us with lots of information about the island. The toboggan run was something different and a great experience. Would recommend booking with viator. Excellent service and communication.”

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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

“Driver was our tour guide and was very friendly but hard to understand his English. He took us all around as expected. What a beautiful island! Unfortunately, the toboggan experience was sold out to cruise ship passengers so we didn’t get to do that.”

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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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