Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride | 4 hours 30 minutes

27 Reviews | Funchal
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Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
2 Adults x $172.50
$345.00
Approx Total
$345.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Excludes cost of the tobbogan ride which is €35 per couple
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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.

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Itinerary

  • 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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 3 years

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.2

27 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 15 reviews with 5 stars

Fun and Fabulous Funchal

Published on Nov, 2024

From start to finish, Michael was the consummate guide, sharing lots of factual info about beautiful Funchal. We weren’t rushed…he safely maneuvered the narrow streets up and down the steep hills of the city. We got to see amazing vistas from various locations, especially from The higher elevations. He was flexible as well as considerate, so we saw and learned so much about this unique location off the coast of Africa. (The weather canceled the toboggan ride; we had to be flexible ourselves.) Another outstanding Viator excursion!!

Monte Toboggan Run

Published on Jul, 2024

this is such a blast going down the streets of Maderia .You travel really quickly but it is really safe .Would say its something you have to do

Private tour

Published on Apr, 2023

Lovely to have a private tour. Guide was full of interesting facts. We really enjoyed all of the trip

Private tour of the local area

Published on Apr, 2023

Had a lovely day with Roy. Chatted about the area as we drove through. A very relaxed way of seeing the local area around Funchal. When we got to Monte Roy went and got into the queue for the Toboggan ride while we got the tickets. He even offered to stay in the queue if we wanted to have a walk around. Waiting time was about 45 minutes. Would recommend this tour

Great fun and a must do

Published on Apr, 2023

Great event to do when in Madeira. It is safe, although everything about Health & Safety for us Brits is totally ignored. The trip takes about 8 minutes and makes you laugh all the way down the hill. The team of men who steer the toboggan make the whole thing look very easy, but I’m sure they need a massage at the end of the day. There are photographers strategically located down the route, so you can buy a photo at the end for €10, which does seem worth it, just to have the record of having completed it. The guys will ask for a tip, if you enjoyed it. €5 seemed to be fair. Don’t be fooled by the offers of the taxi drivers who want to take you back to Funchal. The buses are regular and €1.95 will be the price. The taxi’s want a lot more.

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