Botanical Gardens & Monte Cable Car
Botanical Gardens & Monte Cable Car
3.5 hours |
Madeira (Funchal) |
F N C - 0 0 3
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Description
Points of Interest
- Cable-car
- Botanical Garden
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT: Botanical Gardens - native plants, rare orchids, herbarium and topiary garden, Monte - the church is home to the island's patron saint and the tomb of the last Austro-Hungarian emperor (time and opening permitting) WHAT YOU DO: Ride the modern funicular up the mountain and return via the snow-less sleigh ride - your sled is a basket chair on runners piloted by two guides in traditional costume WHAT YOU SEE: Funchal city sights
Special Notes:
This tour does not operate on Sundays.The cable car does not come to a complete stop for boarding: not recommended for guests with physical limitations.
At peak times, queues and waits may be experienced at the boarding station of the Cable Car.
Our Lady of Monte Church is subject to closure without notice and visit is time and opening permitting. There may be a wait for the snow-less sleighs during peak times, as it's a popular tourist attraction.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and adequate sun protection.
Sequence of tour stops may vary.
Visibility from all scenic outlooks is weather-dependent and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Bring local currency for additional purchases.