Madeira · MONTE TOBOGGAN RIDES
Two kilometres downhill in a wicker basket steered by men in white, and it has run since 1850. It is short, so the 15 options below mostly differ on what they pair it with — the cable car up, the tropical garden, a tuk-tuk back — and on whether the ride ticket is included.
Half-day in Madeira with the Monte toboggan ride, Emperor Charles I’s tomb, Nuns Valley liquor tasting, and big viewpoint stops.
“the tour was brilliant, Daniel our guide took very good care of us”
Guided Tuk Tuk ride in Funchal with a quick viewpoint stop, Monte toboggans, and Old Town sights, plus pickup and drop-off.
“We were met direct from our cruise ship and the driver made contact before the departure time. We managed to leave early which allowed us to reach the toboggan before it got busy. Our driver/guide (Gil) was very friendly and knowledgeable, giving us lots of local information and stopping for some photos at some amazing locations. I would definitely recommend this experience.”
Private Tuk Tuk from Funchal to Monte: Tropical Garden and coffee time, then the famous Monte Toboggan. Tickets are extra.
“Obrigado Ricardo. He did a great job and was a great guide and source of information about Madeira. Including the best way to experience the Funchal carnival. Couldn’t recommend more. The Tuk Tuk is a great and fun way to travel!”
Funchal tuk-tuk to Monte for a classic basket-cart descent, Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte, and old town sights in 110 min.
“Our guide Tom was awesome. He spoke great English and had a great sense if humour. Took us to Monte for sleds but it was closed due to bad weather. He took us back to Funchal but showed us sights we would never have found....a beautiful tiny church and also a locals bar off the beaten track where they made us the best Poncha. His knowledge of the history of Madeira was incredible and he answered all the questions we had. He took us to the old down and showed us the painted doors, explaining their meaning. Tom also shared a little about his personal life with is and how…”
Funchal tuk tuk ride to Monte Palace Tropical Gardens and a beautiful church, with hotel pickup and local guide. 3 hours.
“Virgílio is a very nice guy who did a perfect service with flexibility. He gave us some nice tips about restaurants, bars, etc. and places to visit. We were happy with him!”
Explore Funchal’s Old Town and Monte with a Tukway style guide, then add the Monte toboggans for fast fun down the hill.
“Fantastic tour starting with pick up from hotel and trip up the mountain to toboggans (buy tickets there). Met driver at bottom following an awesome trip down by Sledge to begin tour. The Tuk Tuk was great fun and a terrific way to see Funchal and really interesting to learn about the history. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to see the sights in a slightly different way than by coach or taxi.”
A private 2-hour tuk-tuk tour of Funchal, from Pico’s viewpoints and the Cathedral to a cable-car ride ending in Monte.
“Really great fun! We whizzed round the streets of Funchal and laughed loads! Highly recommend 🥰”
Private tuk tuk up to Monte for the famous basket toboggan, plus a church stop and a guided old-town loop in Funchal.
“We truly enjoyed our experience & the knowledge of the driver Ricky was great Would definitely recommend to Eve”
Private tuk tuk ride from Funchal to Monte for the toboggans, Monte Church, and city views, with hotel pickup and a guide.
“The toboggans were closed, but we enjoyed the private tour from Virgilio so much, we didn’t mind at all! Thank you again!”
Cable car to Monte, toboggan ride, and Monte Palace gardens with tickets included and stress-free pickup from Funchal.
“Excellent service from Luigi The toboggan run is fast and fun. The botanical gardens are beautiful but were good walking trainers. The cable car had amazing views”
Private Tukxi tour to Monte for panoramic Funchal views, gardens, Our Lady of Monte church, and optional toboggan plus a market stop.
“Pedro was very helpful and Insightful. Thos was a good way to see some of Madeira. The only drawback was the tuktuk had little legroom.”
Monte Palace Tropical Gardens in Funchal with a one-way cable car ride, hotel pickup, guide, and garden entry included.
“The view is amazing. It's definitely a must do. The guide was very informative. My favorite was the cable car.”
Private Funchal sights from Pico dos Barcelos to Cabo Girao, plus the famous Monte Toboggan downhill ride.
“The driver was excellent and very knowledgeable of the local area. A very scenic driving tour with many opportunities to stop and enjoy local sights and foods”
Private tuk tuk tour from Funchal to Monte with viewpoints, Santa Luzia stops, and the Carreiros do Monte toboggans.
“Fabio and Bruno are amazing people. It’s a pleasure to know them. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. They are so friendly, polite and knowledgeable”
Private tuk-tuk from Funchal to Monte Palace gardens, then a wicker toboggan ride back down, with a stop at Monte church.
“Absolutely wonderful experience and Laura our guild was a pleasure to spend the morning with, she was very knowledgable and so friendly and helpful, I don't think we could have had anyone better than her”
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