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Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour

4.4/5
936 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Madeira
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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

Important to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Panoramic bus tour
  • One-way cable car ride
  • Gardens entrance fee

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL


What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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Based on 936 reviews


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    Sharon n Doug

    Travelled as a couple


    24 May 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    I think we were a bit apprehensive at the beginning as some of the reviews on here were daunting. I still believe it worked very well for us as we had an excellent tour guide Darlene. We were 14 people on the tour and Darlene explained the iternary and how the plan is going to work. This made is easy for everyone. She did 45 mins in the Gardens explaining the history of everything. Definitely go for the Tobaggan trip, worth it. Thank you Darlene.x Sharon n Doug Ipswich: UK.

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    Minnerthey

    Travelled as a couple


    20 May 2026
    3

    United Kingdom

    The tour guide changed the tour , it was not as described, she changed things around and We were not informed properly by the guide and it was so confusing. When we eventually did the tour of the garden, it was fine and the guide did a good job. To add to this, we had to stop on the way for 20 minutes to wait for another coach, why?

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    Mrs Annette Hardyman

    8 April 2026
    1.8

    United Kingdom

    Very disappointed we was advised by TUI rep that this trip would be fine for my mother who has to walk pushing a walker. He told us there were some flat areas that we would be able to use walker to see some of the garden . These areas were all cobbled and rough path .my mother could not push walker on this surface. We endingbup just waiting for rest of group to get back. The cable cars were dangerous as they went off before my mum had chance to sit down . The tobogon was 3 hrs wait. Waist money

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    Jefrie

    Travelled as a couple


    24 May 2026
    5

    Germany

    Begleitung war sehr gut aber sehr schnell gesprochen und zu viel.

  • A

    Artur

    Travelled as a couple


    23 May 2026
    4.6

    Germany

    Alles super organisiert

  • M

    Miguel

    Travelled as a couple


    23 May 2026
    5

    France

    Chauffeur au top. Guide efficace, belle maîtrise de la langue, explications et commentaires clairs et parfaits. Journée magnifique