Madeira · FUNCHAL GARDEN TOURS
A subtropical climate and two centuries of collectors mean the gardens here are a genuine reason to visit, not a filler afternoon. The 9 below cover Monte Palace, the Botanical Garden and the private estates, with entry, transport and time on foot.
Toboggan and cable car views from Funchal, plus Monte Palace Garden, in a small-group, all-tickets-included highlight tour.
“Private tour, great driver who had everything arranged. We didn’t have to do a thing. At the end of the tour we wanted to try some Poncha so he took us to an excellent place to get Poncha and a bite to eat. Great day!”
Cable car ride to Monte Palace Tropical Garden above Funchal, guided visit, optional wicker toboggan, with hotel pickup included.
“Lovely garden to walk through and feel as one with nature... Tour guide was very informative. Very scenic.”
Private tuk-tuk ride in Funchal with market and square stops, plus a scenic visit to the Madeira Botanical Garden with great views.
“Great trip, fantastic guide, John. So knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, so friendly & answered all our questions . Do it, it's fun”
Private half-day flower tour in Funchal with hotel pickup, Palheiro Gardens entry, tea stops, and panoramic viewpoints, for a calm scenic outing.
“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 MadTuk tuk-tuk from Funchal to Madeira Botanical Gardens, with Old Town sights and a smooth 1.5-hour plan.
“Bruno was an excellent guide.Very informative and accommodating and we were given a comprehensive account of life on Madeira which held our interest for the whole tour”
A 2.5-hour Madeira tuk-tuk ride through Monte, Jardim Tropical do Monte and historic views, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Hugo is an excellent driver and guide. He made our trip to Madeira the high point of our cruise to the islands.”
Half-day botanical tour in Madeira with tuk tuk rides, Funchal and Atlantic views, Monte Palace koi ponds, pagodas, and Palheiro gardens.
Private Levada dos Tornos tour to Hortensias Gardens Tea House from Funchal, with pickup, Wi-Fi, and one tea included.
“Está caminhada foi a melhor coisa que me aconteceu nos últimos anos. Absolutamente incrível este percurso... paisagens sensacionais.”
Funchal tuk-tuk ride to Madeira cliffs, cable car descent, organic banana farms, Malvasia vineyards, waterfall, and sea walk.
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