Madeira

15 Best Monte Toboggan & Cable Car

I’ve bundled the ways to do Monte properly, the cable car up from Funchal’s old town and the wicker toboggan back down. Two straw-hatted carreiros steer you down two kilometers of polished asphalt, a tradition running since the 1850s. The sled stops at Livramento, well short of downtown Funchal, so plan a taxi, bus or downhill walk from there.

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

Discover Madeira's stunning vistas, historic sites, and fun toboggan ride on this small-group tour from Funchal, offering authentic scenery and local flavors.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“What great fun this was. The toboggan ride was fab and our guide Carlos was great. Nun Valley had spectacular views. good value foe the price.”

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5.Funchal: Monte Experience by Tuk-Tuk

Experience the thrill of Funchal's Monte like never before! Join us on a Tuk-Tuk adventure and uncover the hidden gems of this charming city.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Tom was awesome. He spoke great English and had a great sense if humour. Took us to Monte for sleds but it was closed due to bad weather. He took us back to Funchal but showed us sights we would never have found....a…”

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6.Funchal: Monte Palace Tropical Gardens Tour

Discover the enchanting beauty of Funchal's Monte Palace Tropical Gardens. Immerse yourself in a paradise of vibrant flora and fauna. Book your tour now!

★ 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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10.Private Tuk Tuk to Monte Tour From Funchal

Yearning for adventure and eager to uncover hidden gems, join us on a private Tuk Tuk tour to Monte from Funchal and discover the secrets that lie within.

“Great tour around the old town and up to the top of the city. You have to do the Monte toboggan. Ricky and Ines were great guides. Very informative.”

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11.Fajã Dos Padres Organic Farm Tour With Cable Car Ticket – Madeira

Brace yourself for an extraordinary journey to a hidden paradise in Madeira, where breathtaking views and tantalizing flavors converge, but what secrets lie beyond the cable car ride?

★ 5.0

“Gostamos muito do nosso passeio ☺️ a nossa guia Fátima foi muito atenciosa . Realmente valeu muito nosso passeio . Com certeza iremos novamente . O sabor das frutas realmente um sabor que não se encontra em outro lugar 🥰😍😍”

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14.Madeira: Private Monte tour on a Tukxi

Explore Madeira’s highlights on a private Tukxi tour to Monte, with panoramic views, lush gardens, historic church, and optional toboggan ride for a memorable experience.

★ 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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15.Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour

Yearning for a glimpse of paradise? Embark on the Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour and uncover the hidden treasures that await...

★ 4.5

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

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