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“A really full morning itinerary, well organised and made even more interesting by Tony's commentary. The Sleigh ride was good and Nuns Valley was breath taking.”
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.
“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…”
Explore Madeira’s highlights on a private tuk tuk tour, visiting Monte’s tropical gardens, enjoying a thrilling toboggan ride, and discovering local history.
“We had a fantastic ride up to Monte garden and back , Erica was a excellent driver and very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the trip”
Experience Madeira's highlights on a 65-minute tuk-tuk tour, including a scenic ride to Monte and a thrilling traditional basket toboggan descent.
“Very good tour guides and good value for money. Would recommend!!”
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.
“Thank you. Vijilio was a great guide. Changed plans to suit us and took us to many beautiful places and miles around the city. Great local knowledge, made interesting. Love it and so did my 16 year old son. Thank you. I would recommend.”
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.
“My guide, André, made it a lot of fun as he explained the history and the geography of Funchal . He gave adequate time to see the view and take photographs, and he was really friendly to the people we met. I guess he sees…”
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.
“The Tuk Tuk was fun and felt safe. Our driver Gal was informative and explained many of the highlights in Funchal. He gave a tip on where to have lunch and when we got there it was the only restaurant on the street complete full!…”
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.
“Inish, our driver, was very knowledgeable and friendly. There was a little confusion as to our meeting place, but we eventually found each other with the help of another tuk tuk driver. We toured through the city and to the top of one of the…”
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.
“Henrique was excellent. Showed different parts of Funchal with interesting information added with a personal touch about his experiences growing up in Funchal. The toboggan ride well coordinated and a great experience. Something never tried before!! An experience worth doing.”
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.
“Excellent trip book for the morning to avoid queuing for too long. Was really good fun the botanical gardens are amazing too.”
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.
“We had a lot of fun riding on the Tuk Tuk, Laura was a great driver and so knowledgeable about the area. We had such fun riding the tobaggans! I highly recommend this adventure.”
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.
“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…”
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.