Private Half-Day Guided Gardens Tour



Join a half-day tour dedicated to the wonderful array of gardens to be discovered in Madeira. With your private guide, visit the Botanical Gardens and Monte Palace Tropical Gardens.

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Tropical Monte Palace Garden
  • Stroll through the Botanical Garden of Madeira and learn about its diverse species
  • Admire the fascinating flora and fauna around the gardens
  • Discover the mineral and gem collection at the Monte Palace

Description

Embark on a half-day tour dedicated to the Madeira's gardens, one of the island's greatest treasures. Visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and be impressed by its beauty and diverse culture. See traces of Portugal's history since the reign of its first king, D. Afonso Henriques. Wander through the Monte Palace, which occupies an area of 70.000 square meters and houses an exotic collection of plants from different regions in the world. Watch swans and ducks floating on the lake as well as peacocks and chickens walking freely in the main areas of the property. Visit the museum inside the palace that houses a unique collection of minerals and gems.  The tour ends in the Botanical Garden, founded in 1960 by a Madeiran Botanist. Find more than 2500 species of plants from different parts in the world, all brought together in the “Garden of the Atlantic.”

Includes

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off Driver/local guide Private tour Transport by private vehicle Free Wi-Fi on board Entrance fees to the Botanical Garden Entrance fees to Monte Palace Garden

Important Information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • This product operates rain or shine except in the case of extreme weather events

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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