Madeira
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.
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“It was very informative, lots of local knowledge and humour”
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.
“the driver was very informative about funchal and gave us an excellent trip and it was his day off as we wanted to do the toboggan ride which was brilliant also told us about the sister island we could see in the distance and over…”
Explore Madeira’s highlights on a private tuk tuk tour, visiting Monte’s tropical gardens, enjoying a thrilling toboggan ride, and discovering local history.
“Our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made the trip really good fun”
Experience Madeira's highlights on a 65-minute tuk-tuk tour, including a scenic ride to Monte and a thrilling traditional basket toboggan descent.
“Great tour. Was delayed starting (due to tour before overrunning) but kept in contact and switched pick up point to suit us. Very informative and great way to see old town Funchal and toboggan.”
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.
“We took this tour on our first day in Madeira and we couldn't be more happy with it. We now know our way around Funchal and we got some bomb recommendations for the rest of the island. The tour is very well thought out and…”
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.
“Erica the Tukway driver was very informative. Lots of local knowledge. Made it a very fun morning. plenty of photo stops. would highly recommend the trip. Tabaggon ride was one of Tony's bucket list activities”
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.
“We had a great time touring around Funchal. Laura, our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, made things fun and had an awesome vibe. I would highly reccomend doing a tour to get your bearings and see some of the gems around the city!”
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.
“It’s great fun but be prepared for delays at Monte for the start of the basket ride- especially if there are cruise ships in. That caused a delay to our start but Alexis kept us regularly updated. We then had a great time. Our driver…”
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.
“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, stopped at viewpoints and also gave us a tour around the town on the way back, pointing out a number of his favourite places. We went to visit these later and loved them all! Wish we could remember his name so…”
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.
“Originally we were supposed to go on the Cable car and the Toboggan, but the cable car was closed for maintenance. Our guide took us on the Toboggan, then the Botanical gardens, then the Skywalk and finished the trip with a visit to a fishing…”
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.
“Super fun way to discover the island and great for taking pictures. Daniela was incredible, and so knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend 100%”
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.
“The tour of the gardens was lovely. Wear shoes that are comfortable in uneven terrain. The garden tour and tram ride are included, the downhill basket ride is not. it is super fun, though. Luckily, because my name was on her list, our tour guide…”
Discover Madeira’s charming old town and tobogganing adventure on a private tuk-tuk tour, blending scenic city sights with authentic local thrills.
“This tour was amazing . I would certainly do it again . The tuk tuk guide Henrique Jesus was a super guide of the island with plenty of knowledge. They showed up in time and offered an earlier time which suited us better. The guides…”
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.
“The driver was excellent and very knowledgeable of the local area. A very scenic driving tour with many opportunities to stop and enjoy local sights and foods”
Discover Madeira’s highlights on a private tuk-tuk tour, including Monte toboggans, lush gardens, and stunning viewpoints, for an authentic, fun experience.
“Fabio and Bruno are amazing people. It’s a pleasure to know them. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. They are so friendly, polite and knowledgeable”
Levada trails in the clouds and wicker toboggans down to the sea.