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Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour

4.4/5
1090 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.

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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

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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    Colin G.

    Travelled with a group of friends


    17 September 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    We thoroughly enjoyed the toboggan ride and the gardens, although we do wish our guide had warned us about the arduous steep walk back at the end, not for the faint hearted. Overall, Helena our guide was brilliant. Many thanks

  • J

    Jean and Steve

    Travelled as a couple


    17 September 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The trip was made more efficient by the way we went on the tabogons first. This saved us from experiencing long ques. I know there was a choice of the buggy option upto the cable car not for us but one lady struggled and I couldnt help thinking that to ensure dignity and person centred service that maybe this option would be better enthasised at time of booking the experience. Helena was exceptional in taking care of the situation and was very informative aswell as caring for everybody. Good job

  • J

    JoeCaton

    Travelled as a couple


    16 September 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    From start to finish the wife and I enjoyed every moment of the tour. Overall the experience was amazing and would definitely like to do this tour again at some point in the future.

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    Walter Vanhee

    Travelled as a couple


    2 October 2026
    5

    Netherlands

    Alles Top. De plantentuin, de plantensoorten dat viel tegen.

  • C

    Cheryl

    Travelled as a couple


    10 September 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Ruby was an excellent guide Very clear , knowledgeable and helpful.We didn't have to queue for the toboggan,which was great fun. The gardens were beautiful and the cable car ride exciting too.

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    Nigel

    Travelled as a couple


    17 September 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Very knowledgeable guide good transport to and from hotel