Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour
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Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour

4.4/5

888 reviews
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£53.00
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

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  • M

    Marion

    Travelled as a couple


    2 January 2026
    3.8

    Netherlands

    De belevenis met de manden naar beneden was geweldig! We wisten dat we lang in de rij moesten staan, maar wat gezegd was ongeveer een uur waren 2,5 uren! Vervolgens kerk en de tuin. In de tuin hadden we nauwelijks tijd. We moesten ********** tegelijk in de kabelbaan terwijl we niet allemaal met de bus terug naar de accommodaties gingen. We hebben daar dus lang moeten wachten op elkaar wat niet nodig was, omdat ieder toch z’n eigen weg ging. In Funchal 15.30 uur ipv 13.00 uur. Met enorme trek in

  • S

    Susan

    Travelled with a group of friends


    27 December 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Ease of booking. Being picked up from the hotel and dropped off. The knowledge of the tour guide was great, and left you with information you would not have otherwise have gathered on your own. The tickets being included and the toboggan ride being optional were great.

  • J

    Jennie

    Travelled as a couple


    25 December 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Tour was excellent value for money, well organised and enjoyable thanks to Tour Guide Grace. Grace was so informative as we walked around Palace Gardens with her. Toboggan run was absolutely brilliant highly recommend @ 35 euros for 2 people. Cable car makes you realise just how high up you are from sea level with fantastic views, however going downhill not for the faint hearted if you’re scared of heights. I found it petrifying even going down backwards, whereas my partner loved it.

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    LHD

    Travelled with family


    24 December 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Garcia the guide was excellent and knowledgeable.She recommended the toboggan ride before Monte Palace. We were second in the queue, no waiting and the coach met everyone who choose this option at the end of the ride. We were then driven back to the Monte Palace annd gardens and able to enjoy the remainder of the trip. She gave us a great tour her knowledge of the plants and flowers second to none and we even met the owner Joe Bernardo who’s wished a a merry Christmas and vice versa. Great tour

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    Leslie Haynes

    Travelled as a couple


    2 December 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    The guide was amazing timed every part of the tour to perfection with a weather of knowledge.

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    Paul Baalham

    Travelled as a couple


    19 November 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    The gardens were spectacular as was the sledge ride and cable car. The guide was superb and very knowledgeable pointing out the various trees and fauna. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip.

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