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Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour

4.4/5
17 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:German, English, French, Dutch
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 17 reviews


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  • S

    Sarah

    Solo traveler


    December 18, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Uitstekende ervaren toergids met veel kennis van het eilanden de inwoners. Indeling van programma onderdelen ging in overleg met de deelnemers (6 volwassenen) waardoor voldoende tijd en aandacht bij elk element, veilig en comfortabel. De botanische tuin incl kunstexpo zijn indrukwekkend mooi, de Kaboggan een absolute must, de kabelbaan idem, de wijnproeverij een gezellig intermezzo. De gezamenlijke rit terug naar het hotel was een mooie afronding van deze onvergetelijke excursie. Dank!

  • A

    Arlette

    Traveled as a couple


    July 12, 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    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 trolleys manden werkten niet omdat het regende, maar niettegenstaande het natte weer was het toch een gezellige trip met de kabelbaan naar boven.

  • A

    Annette

    Traveled as a couple


    September 26, 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    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 echt prachtig en een leuke gids die veel kon vertellen echt een aanrader .

  • F

    Familie kreling

    Traveled as a couple


    September 8, 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    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 mooi skyline over de stad. We vonden het een beetje een onlogische volgorde eerst naar boven met de bus toen met de slee naar beneden en toen weer met de bus naar boven, de tuinen in en daarna weer naar beneden met de kabelbaan. Het was prachtig, Helaas voor ons was de tour in het Duits.

  • C

    Carolien

    Traveled as a couple


    August 20, 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    Veel achtergrondinformatie, mooie tuinen echt de moeite waard.

  • J

    Jan

    Traveled with family


    December 29, 2024
    4.2

    United States of America

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Phone number: +1 208-744-6464