
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride
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Is Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride worth booking?
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride is a 4.5-hour experience in Funchal, Portugal, from $89 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (30)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $89 per person
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 th
What you get
About this experience
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
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Excludes cost of the tobbogan ride which is €35 per couple
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
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.
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Camara De Lobos
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.
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Cabo Girao
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.
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Madeira
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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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Wow A Tour
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 30 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
30 verified traveler reviews for Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The driver was excellent...
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
via Viator
Enjoyable
Enjoyable experience a must if you go up the cable car, we did the gardens then the toboggan, only downside was the wait took around a hour to get on but worth the wait. We walked back to Funchel 35 minute walk all down hill, might be worth getting a cab but haggle with them it gets cheaper.
via Tripadvisor
FOMO Alert if you don’t! Life is too short!! You’ll love it!!
It was fun!!! A lot of fun! Go on and just do it! We laughed a shouted all the way down! It’s two kms of fun! We even bought the tourist snap dot at the end!
via Tripadvisor
Fun and Fabulous Funchal
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!!
via Viator
Monte Toboggan Run
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
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $89 to $139
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Funchal.
How much does Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride cost?
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Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Funchal usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride take?
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Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Funchal is not rushed.
Is Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 30 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Funchal, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Funchal can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Funchal and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private: Maderia Island Tour & Famous Monte Toboggan Ride start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Funchal within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Funchal?
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On Outty we rank every Funchal experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4, West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Funchal?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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