Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour
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Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour

4.5/5

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55 reviews
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£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The views over Funchal from your one way cable-car ride are out of this world
  • You'll have plenty of time to stroll around the landscaped Monte Palace Tropical Garden
  • If you're feeling adventurous, there's an optional wicker tobboggan ride down the mountain
What to expect

The subtropical climate of Madeira makes it an ideal spot for a dazzling array of plant and flower life. Be charmed by the exotic gardens of Monte Palace on this half-day excursion, and take in fantastic views high above Funchal from a cable car.

As you soar up above the capital in a cable car, you'll witness special views of the city below – and of the Atlantic beyond. And, as you enter the palace's world-renowned gardens, you'll be struck by the aroma of exotic species – planted in immaculately landscaped gardens. There are fountains, follies and grottoes aplenty and oriental-inspired sections.

Wander among the beautiful blooms, and soak up the serenity of the swans wading in the many ponds. And, for a fun extra why not take an optional toboggan ride down the mountain on a wicker sled. It's the traditional way to travel down, with two ‘carreiros' – or drivers – manning the brakes. Your guide will pick you up at the bottom.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Panoramic bus tour
  • check One-way cable car ride
  • check Gardens entrance fee
What to remember
  • Return trip by toboggan ride at additional cost. Please note waiting times can be over an hour during high season
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or baby buggies
  • The itinerary for this outing may not always be the same and can be changed by the guide if there are operational issues
  • If you don't want to take part in the optional tobbogan ride, you'll have to wait for those that do. During this time, you'll either visit a local church or a small public garden, or go for a coffee
  • Bring a hat
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.5 /5

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  • N

    Nadine

    Verified booking

    5

    8 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Eine sehr schöne durch geplante Tour . Korbschlitten fahren muss man einfach gemacht haben und auch der Tropical Garden ist einfach wunderschön. Unser Guide Helene hat alles super erklärt.

  • H

    Hansen

    Verified booking

    4.2

    8 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Tolle Erläuterungen durch die Reiseleiterin Monica.

  • K

    Knutzen

    Verified booking

    5

    17 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Sehr tolle Tour und super Guide.

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    **********

    Verified booking

    5

    26 April 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Eine sehr schöne Tour Reisebegleiterin Dolores war toll und hat sehr viel interessantes erzählt

  • D

    Dieter

    Verified booking

    4.2

    16 March 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Die einzelnen Abschnitte wie Korbschlittenfahrt, Besuch im Garten und Seilbahnfahrt waren zeitlich gut abgestimmt und es gab kaum Wartezeiten. Tolle Reiseleiterin gab uns viele Informationen und Zeit zur freien Verfügung. Insgesamt ein gelungener Ausflug.

  • R

    RamBo

    Verified booking

    5

    31 January 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Darlene ist super. ihr Wissen ist enorm groß

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