Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Come and enjoy one of Maderia's favourite tours in a private taxi or minivan, this personal enjoyable tour gives you all you need from the sights and includes the famous Toboggan run. Pick up can be from any hotel or the cruise port, with English, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese speaking guide.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Port pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Professional guide

Excludes cost of the tobbogan ride which is €35 per couple
Food and drinks
Gratuities

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What To Expect

Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos (Pass By)

We start off first to Pico dos Barcelos, this is a beautiful observation area on the outskirts of Funchal. Here you will enjoy amazing views from 355M above sea level.After this great photo opportunity stop we then head to Eira Do Serrado, this is an eye catching rock ledge, that overlooks “Curral das Freiras” a horse shoe shaped valley beneath us. This valley has three sheer sides that cut into the serrated peaks of Madeira.

Camara De Lobos (Pass By)

Next stop on our half day luxury tour is Camara de Lobos, situated west of Funchal. Here you will love the character of a small fishing village. It was named after the famous monk seals which frequent visitors to the harbour. The centre of the village, with its whitewashed houses, shops and bar where you can taste the local drink poncha, is a great way to finish of your tour in style.

Cabo Girao (Pass By)

Then we make our way to Cabo Girao: The second highest Sea Cliff in the world (after Norway). so named because Zarco got this far on his exploration of Madeira´s coast in 1418 before he did an about turn (girao) back to Funchal .There is a small well railed miradouro.With a fine view across towards the distants.It´s a lovely and tranquil spot .The smell of pine and eucalyptus in the air.Vine and vegatables are cultivated at the foot of the cliff.

Madeira (Pass By)

Then we finish off our tour in style with the famous Monte Toboggan run. This is one of Madeira’s most famous attractions. Dating back to the 1850s, the Monte Sledge — a wicker toboggan — was the primary means of downhill public transportation. Two men, called “Carreiros” dressed in white and wearing straw hats, will be your chauffeurs on this downhill adventure. They wear special, rubber-soled shoes that help them steer and brake the toboggan, which is essentially a wicker basket attached to two wooden runners (that glide on greased up rags).The trip to the bottom takes about 10 minutes down a curvy road, and you can expect to reach speeds up to 30mph!This private tour will then drop you back to your hotel or cruise ship making sure the memories of this day will live long in your memory.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Minimum age is 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025