Embark on an adventurous private tour of Monte Village and Funchal and visit the highlights like the Church of Our Lady of the Mount and beautiful streets. End the tour with an exciting toboggan ride from Monte Village to Funchal.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Pickup included: Please provide your hotel or cruise ship name.
Private group

Highlights

Discover the hidden gems of Old Town
Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Mount in Monte
Embark on a fun trip at the toboggans in Monte

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Enjoy this adventurous tour of Monte Village and Funchal with an exhilarating toboggan ride at the end. Admire beautifully decorated streets and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Mount.

Starting at the Old Town, see the “painted doors” throughout the streets of Santa Maria, where numerous doors were painted by different artists giving this street a unique glow. Also, admire the picturesque details of cobblestone floors and the façades of the old houses on Rue de Santa Maria.

Next, continue towards Monte and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Mount. The structure that is visible today for all its visitors was completed back in 1818 and is one of the most sought sites by churchgoers and tourists in general.

After visiting Monte, dare to ride some toboggans, more commonly known as “Carreiros do Monte." Toboggan riding was traditionally a means of transportation by locals who wanted to travel quickly from Monte´s village to Funchal. This adventurous and old-fashioned transportation appeared around the 1850s and is still in use today.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise ship
Local driver/guide
Insurance
Blanket
Hand sanitizer & Disposable mask

Food and drinks
Toboggan tickets
Tropical garden tickets

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors

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The tour was very interesting to get a first overview of Funchal. The driver pointed out some things worth visiting on the way to Monte which made it easy to find again. The pickup after the ride with the toboggan (not included in the price!) worked just as well as the pickup at the hotel.

April 29, 2022

March 22, 2022

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We had such a lovely time with Andrea and Luis. They were very accommodating and took us through the best sites. Both very knowledgeable and the information they provided us with was very interesting. We would recommend this as a must if you are visiting Madeira!

May 29, 2022

Monte: 1 Hour Tuk-Tuk Private Tour with Traditional Toboggan

Monte: 1 Hour Tuk-Tuk Private Tour with Traditional Toboggan

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