Monte Palace Tropical Garden tour
Activities

Monte Palace Tropical Garden tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 16 reviews
from
£47.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, 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

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 16 reviews from verified customers

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  • Arlette

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Alles was naar wens en de tuin was prachtig. We zijn met de nieuwe elektrische oldtimer naar boven gebracht na het bezoek aande Japanse tuin. De troll ...

  • Jan

    From United States of America - December 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Annette

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super mooie dag gehad , is een halve dag excursie maar liep behoorlijk uit omdat er een lange wachtrij was voor de sleetjes naar beneden . Tuin was ...

  • Familie kreling

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Vonden de tuin prachtig. De slee naar beneden was spectaculair. Respect voor de mannen die met de toeristen naar beneden gaan. De kabelbaan was een mo ...

  • Carolien

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Veel achtergrondinformatie, mooie tuinen echt de moeite waard.

  • Jan

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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