Funchal & Monte Private Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the best of Funchal and its surrounding mountains on a fully customizable private tour. Travel in comfort with your personal driver, who shares local stories, cultural insights, and tips that bring Madeira’s capital to life. Start in Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha) with its cobbled streets and colorful buildings, learning about the city’s maritime history and traditions. Continue to Monte Village to visit the historic Our Lady of Monte Church and enjoy scenic mountain views. Experience (optional) the famous Monte Toboggan ride, a unique local tradition. Stop at Eira do Serrado Viewpoint for dramatic views of Curral das Freiras, a hidden mountain village, then head to Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint for sweeping panoramas of Funchal, the harbor, and the Atlantic. Conclude with a relaxed return to your accommodation, enjoying a flexible, insightful, and scenic journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- All taxes and handling charges
What's not
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
Itinerary
Funchal Old Town (Zona Velha). A historic district known for colorful streets, painted doors, and traditional Madeiran atmosphere.
Monte Village & Monte Church. A scenic hillside village overlooking Funchal, famous for its gardens, historic church, and panoramic views.
Monte Toboggan Ride Area. The starting point of Madeira’s iconic wicker-sled ride, a unique island tradition (optional activity).
Eira do Serrado Viewpoint. A dramatic mountain viewpoint overlooking the deep valley of Curral das Freiras surrounded by towering peaks.
Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint. A spectacular lookout offering sweeping views over Funchal’s harbor, city skyline, and Atlantic coastline.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Welcome Pickups
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-7 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance, or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative or a refund if the tickets are included in the price.
How it compares in Portugal, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 1099 experiences we list in Portugal, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Portugal, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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