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Monte Palace Tropical Garden Tour: Explore Exotic Blooms Amid Subtropical Climate of Madeira
4.4
25 Ratings
Funchal
The mild subtropical weather on Madeira creates a fantastic habitat for varied flora. Delight in the stunning gardens of Monte Palace during an afternoon trip, with the bonus of spectacular views over Funchal, courtesy of a cable car ride.
The mild subtropical weather on Madeira creates a fantastic habitat for varied flora. Delight in the stunning gardens of Monte Palace during an afternoon trip, with the bonus of spectacular views over Funchal, courtesy of a cable car ride.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Monte Palace Madeira - 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. Then, 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…
- Monte Palace Madeira - 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. Then, 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 majestic swans wading in the many ponds. And if you like a bit of adventure, there’s the option of a unique and thrilling trip back to Funchal
- a toboggan ride down the mountain on a wicker sled. It is pretty hair-raising, but at least you’ll have a professional
- carreiro’ manning the brakes.
What's Included
- Transport included
- One-way cable car ticket
- Entrance to Monte Palace Tropical Garden
- Professional guide service
- Transport included
- One-way cable car ticket
- Entrance to Monte Palace Tropical Garden
- Professional guide service
What's Not Included
- Any service not mentioned in inclusions
- Any service not mentioned in inclusions
Additional Information
- Recommended for guest to take warm coat, rain coat or umbrella in Winter season - Recommended for guests to take comfortable footwear to walk in the gardens - Depending on number of participants, SM may be joined in same bus/minibus - Tours may be bilingual - Excursion in Dutch is subject to minimum number of 16 pax. If not achieved, will be in…
- Recommended for guest to take warm coat, rain coat or umbrella in Winter season
- Recommended for guests to take comfortable footwear to walk in the gardens
- Depending on number of participants, SM may be joined in same bus/minibus - Tours may be bilingual
- Excursion in Dutch is subject to minimum number of 16 pax. If not achieved, will be in English.
- Under 5 years old is free but has to be accompanied by an adult
- Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 9h-17:15h, Saturday and Sundays closed.
Location
Monte Palace Madeira
Caminho do Monte 174,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(25 Ratings)
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Karenbugby
Oct 2, 2024
Nice mix of excitement and things to see - After quiet a long time 105 minutes on the bus collecting everyone. We had a lovely day. Toboggan was a must. Great fun and ride lasts a lot longer than expected with a nice photo in a prestation folder at the end this us a experience you have to try. Then to gardens which where lovely you can either stick with guide or explore on your own but the guide was very informative. Finally a trip down mountain side in cable car with great views. The organisers were great getting us to each attraction at the right time to minimise queuing. Overhaul great day
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Rémi
Sep 21, 2024
Immersive - Beautiful garden very well maintained, wide variety of plants. Very nice staff, very well connected thanks to the cable car. In addition, many places to eat once on site, and many toilets in the park. Average Award, but abusive with regard to the piña colada at 15€ each. This is the only downside .. except landscape and magnificent view, to do absolutely when you come to Madeira.
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77rebeccat
Sep 3, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent tour, really pleased we opted for it. Just had to do cable car and toboggan ride whilst in Funchal. Tour Guide was great and her knowledge of the local history and palace gardens was impressive and made the tour even better.
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Getaway63632034943
Jul 24, 2024
Exceptional day - Extremely well organised trip being collected and dropped off at bus stop opposite our Hotel. The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable regarding the history of the Island and the Monte garden. The flora and forna was breathtaking. The cable car trip going up gave spectacular views over Funchal and the optional wicker basket toboggan ride back down was an experience not to be missed. (The only negative being you can only pay in cash) which we discovered as one of us had to dash off to find ATM. The whole experience was a great experience and the 4 hours was packed full of adventure. We would wholeheartedly recommend this excursion.
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Greeneyedwigirl
Jul 18, 2024
Tropical Garden with Panoramic Views - Jardim Monte Palace and Garden is a venue that has something for everyone from meticulously maintained and well planned gardens, winding pathways, statues, art, water features, koi fish, historical references, sculptures, paintings, tiled mosaics, copious amounts of flora and fauna all with panoramic views. There is a photographic opportunity around every corner.
Wear comfortable shoes and be mindful of uneven surfaces and areas of steep incline.
Changes in weather happened quickly dress in layers and bring an umbrella, a raincoat or a poncho.
Allow several hours to properly explore the venue. It is ideal for everyone, families, couples, and solo explorers alike.
We use the Funchal Monte Cable Car to arrive and depart. That in and of itself is an experience everyone must have at least once.
At 15€ per person exploring Jardim Monte Palace and Gardens is time well spent in Madeira.
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Adrenaline42
Jul 13, 2024
Amazing. - Beautiful! To do! Soothing, out of time. Between fauna, flora, precious stones, paintings... I highly recommend!
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Audreytl268dh
Jul 13, 2024
Beautiful - A beautiful garden with different places, we loved Japanese gardens, walk in the shade of big trees, discover exhibitions. Have a drink well installed on the terrace.Plan to spend 2h to 3h to enjoy it well
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Gwholderness
Jul 1, 2024
Fantastic gardens - Fantastic gardens and great view over Funchal.
The view from the cable car was disappointing, mainly over houses and roads. Not recommended unless your are going to go into the gardens.
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Emma_t
Jul 26, 2024
Beautiful - Fantastic beautiful tropical place although the trip was quite rushed with the tour guide rushing around her part.
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Adam_d
Aug 3, 2024
Lovely morning walk - Lovely garden to walk through and feel as one with nature... Tour guide was very informative. Very scenic.
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