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Monte Palace Tropical Garden with cable car tour

4.4/5
893 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 893 reviews


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  • M

    Mrs Annette Hardyman

    April 8, 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

  • E

    Els

    Traveled as a couple


    April 10, 2026
    4.6

    Netherlands

    Leuke ervaringen. Moet je eens gedaan hebben.

  • M

    Marion

    Traveled as a couple


    January 2, 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

  • K

    Karl

    Traveled as a couple


    April 13, 2026
    5

    Germany

  • G

    Geert

    Traveled with family


    April 10, 2026
    5

    Netherlands

  • S

    Susan

    Traveled with a group of friends


    December 27, 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.

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Phone number: +1 208-744-6464