Funchal: Monte Tropical Garden & Toboggan Ride by Tuk Tuk

Funchal to Monte Tuk Tuk Tour with Tropical Garden and Toboggan Ride

This guided tuk tuk tour from Funchal explores Monte’s Tropical Garden, Monte Church, and includes a traditional toboggan ride, ideal for nature and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore Funchal's Old Town with local history and stories
• Visit Monte Church and learn about the Lady of Monte feast
• Discover the Tropical Garden’s exotic plants and wildlife
• Ride the Monte Toboggans, a traditional sled experience
• Enjoy a coffee break at Monte Palace Madeira

Description

Start in Funchal’s Old Town and travel by tuk tuk up to the mountain town of Monte. Visit the popular Monte Church, where you’ll learn about the island’s most attended annual feast, the Day of Lady of Monte.

At Monte Palace Madeira, explore over 70,000 square meters of tropical plants, a central lake with ducks, swans, peacocks, and chickens, and the Monte Palace Museum’s three floors of sculptures, historical artifacts, and minerals. Enjoy a coffee break before continuing your visit.

Conclude the tour with a thrilling ride down the hill on the traditional Monte Toboggan sled, a unique local experience. Note that the tuk tuk does not enter the Tropical Garden, and tickets for the garden and toboggan are paid separately.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off within Funchal
• Local driver and guide
• Blanket for the toboggan ride

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Toboggan entry tickets (€40 for two people)
• Tropical Garden entry tickets (€18 per person)

Important Information

• Toboggan and Tropical Garden tickets must be purchased separately
• The tuk tuk does not drive inside the Tropical Garden

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, bring comfortable shoes and a camera. Morning visits are recommended to avoid crowds and enjoy a cooler climate.