Madeira · MONTE PALACE & BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS
18 reviewed
Of the 18 monte palace & botanical garden tours covered on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the detail that separates them are all below, so five minutes here saves an evening of comparing tabs.
Ride a tuk-tuk through Funchal and Monte Palace, then thrill down in the Monte Toboggan at Carreiros do Monte.
“The guide was excellent and friendly also knowledgeable made the trip great”
2 hours in Funchal by tuk tuk, past Old Town sights and the market, then into Madeira’s Botanical Gardens for plant-and-view time.
“Ines was very friendly and we were able to First go up to the Botanical Garden, visit it while she waited and then do the tour through the streets of the City.”
Ride a tuk tuk up Funchal hills to Monte Palace, stop at a viewpoint and church, then tour tropical gardens with a live guide.
“We really enjoyed our visit to the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens and especially our tour guide who was so easy to talk to. I would recommend a Tuk Tuk tour at the beginning of your visit to the island in order to see what the city of Funchal has to offer.”
A 1.5-hour private tuk-tuk ride from Funchal to the Madeira Botanical Garden, with panoramic views and city-center sights.
“For starters our guide was 10 minutes late. Journey to Botanical Gardens was ok, bit rough in places and Tuk Tuk struggled badly on hill. Engine kept cutting out, sliding backwards, jittery restart causing hell of a bump (this happened more than once!) on arrival at gardens we were told by our guide we had 1 hour. Set alarm on my phone for 45 minutes to ensure we had plenty of time to get back to exit for pick up (11.33am) Arrived at pick up ahead of time, waited and waited. 12.05 still no sign of our guide so we got the bus back into Funchal. So much cheaper (and…”
Madeira mountain biking from Poiso to the sea on full-suspension bikes, with levada trails, forest single-track, and free guide photos.
“The ride was fantastic. There was no rush whatsoever and everyone in the group enjoyed themselves - regardless of skill level. The sights along the way were superb. Bernardo (the guide) was friendly and knew his stuff super well. Also a great biker! There was a bit of every terrain - from single track to pavement! The ride took us through all sorts of weather conditions - from riding through clouds to riding through bright sun! We didn’t read enough beforehand but the entire ride is downhill which is a very nice touch! We clocked 26km but it did not feel hard at all! Lokoloko was super easy to work…”
Private Funchal tuk-tuk tour to Bom Sucesso Botanical Garden and Zona Velha Old Town, English guide, small group, tickets extra.
“Andrea and Luis were excellent guides. They provided a lot of useful information. Tuk tuk experience was very interesting for us as adults and kids as well. Very recommended.”
Cable car up to Monte Palace in Funchal, guided garden time, and optional toboggan thrills, with hotel pickup and one-way cable car included.
“Fantastic beautiful tropical place although the trip was quite rushed with the tour guide rushing around her part.”
Mountain bike Madeira’s forest trails and levadas with a guide, quality bike, and ocean views near Camacha. 3 to 4 hours.
“We had a lovely time with Jimmy. There was only 4 guests in total, so we were able to chat a little more than if it had been a big group. Jimmy was friendly and helpful. He clearly loves mountain biking and is at home on the island. We did the beginners trail, which was still quite challenging at times, and the terrain changed quite often, from rocks, to road, to dusty paths, to forest paths, to asphalt again. The ride down the mountain was a mixture of mountain biking and sightseeing and we felt that it might have felt smoother if it had focused on one or the other.…”
Private tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup to Madeira’s Botanical Garden in Funchal, with 2,500+ plant species and natural history museum access.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable driver, Luis. Never been in a tuk tuk before...really enjoyed and felt very safe.”
Private tuk-tuk tour from Funchal to Monte Palace gardens and the historic wicker toboggan ride back down. Personalized, 3 hours.
“This was an amazing experience! We had a very knowledgeable guide and driver. He went above and beyond to show us his city! He explained ao many things to us and went off the original tour. The toboggan ride was so fun! Luis then took us to the garden which what we really just want to do is see more of this beautiful place! No problem for Luis, he took us to a lot if his favorite places! It was an amazing day! I really hope to come back to Funchal one day!! Thank you Luis, for showing us your beautiful city through your eyes! It truly has been the…”
Private tuk tuk from Funchal Old Town to Madeira Botanical Garden, with harbour views and an hour to explore. Pickup included.
“Rui was very informative and tour commentary was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our outing. Maderia , Funchal was a delightful place to visit.”
Tuk-tuk ride through Funchal to the Madeira Botanical Garden with a market stop, great views, and a private small-group feel.
“Hi Jessica,was lovely,felt safe in tuk tuk and it was so much fun botanical gardens were lovely and the scenery amazing.Thank you Jessica you explained so much also about Funchal.”
Private Funchal Old Town to Palheiro Gardens tuk tuk tour with pickup, blankets, and an expert guide. Gardens ticket extra.
“Easy to book, excellent experience with Francesco as our driver. The gardens were out of season but pleasant. The journey was great and informative Thank you”
Private half-day flower tour in Funchal with Palheiro Gardens entry, pickup, Wi-Fi, teas and views from Hortensia and viewpoints.
“It was an exquisite pleasure to have this excursion. We came to the garden early, as they just opened it, and were practically the only people there for two hours. It was so cool, and beautiful, and peaceful, and you can take as many photos as you like. Definitely for garden lovers and people who appreciate peace and quiet. The guide, Sergio, was courteous and attentive, and went out of his way to make it a fantastic experience. Just one ward of caution: the Viator site tells you you will see two gardens, but the second one is closed for good. The driver took me to some other places of…”
Private tuk-tuk ride from Funchal to Madeira Botanical Garden, with panoramic bay views and conservation-focused plant talk from Avenida do Mar.
“It was actually a trip to the Botanical Garden and back. Very nice time spent in tuktuk. The vehicle looked inconspicuous, but it was doing great on city roads, and the steep climbs did not make any impression on it. Sidónio (this is the name of our driver) was perfectly in control of the vehicle, and its valuable information about the buildings and the city was an additional advantage. I highly recommend it!”
