Monte Palace Tropical Garden tour
Activities

Monte Palace Tropical Garden tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 102 reviews
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£47.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
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

4.6/5

Based on 102 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.5/5

Service

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

  • Garry Daniels

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide( Grace) was really good, and gave very interesting details during the tour

  • Evelyn

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Loved all of the trip, You should maybe emphasise a little bit more that people with ANY mobility issues should give the gardens a miss.

  • Martin

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Sally

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jem

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The online booked trip needed to state pick up on roadside and it didn’t so the guide had to collect us from hotel lobby

  • Nix Lee

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The tour guide was really informative and knowledgable about local history and the gardens which was great.

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