Funchal Old Town & Palheiro Gardens Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Adventure through Enchanting Gardens
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Funchal
Embark on a thrilling tuk-tuk tour through Funchal Old Town and Palheiro Gardens. Discover enchanting gardens, immerse in Madeira's culture, and enjoy a fun ride with a knowledgeable driver.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zona Velha - Commencing this tour at the Old town in Funchal, one of the most touristy areas of the city is covered with interesting stories and welcoming vibes throughout.

Streets filled with stories and charm, and buildings that have endured since the 15th century, what´s there not to love? The journey to Jardins do Palheiro takes about 30 min.

  • Palheiro Gardens - An award-winning garden with a great variety of exotic trees that are eager to be discovered on this invigorating ride.

This journey will continue its course all the way up to one of the most gorgeous botanical gardens one can see on the entire island.

The gardens at “Quinta do Palheiro” are situated about 500 meters above sea level in the city of Funchal.

Palheiro Gardens are famous for their legendary gardens and surroundings, they are open throughout the year to fascinate all its guests.

There are tree plantations there with about 200 years old that were planted by the first owner of the Manor House, the Conde de Carvalhal.

Nowadays, the Palheiro Gardens include a hotel, a golf course, and the Palheiro Village Florialis orchid nurse.

These gardens are praised among one of the most beautiful in the world, this will be a memorable trip from beginning to end.

The price of admission for the Gardens is 10€ per person.

  • Funchal - Be prepared to live and experience Funchal´s most beautiful sights and sounds with a dedicated guide in private transportation.

Soak all the beauty while we go down its ancient and narrow city streets on a 30min ride back to the City Center.

What's Included
  • Blanket
  • Insurance
  • Pick up & drop off anywhere within Funchal
  • Local driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Pick up & drop off outside Funchal (upon request/ additional cost)
  • Food and drinks (upon request/ additional cost)
  • Ticket for Palheiro Gardens not included (10€ per person)
  • The Tuk Tuk doesn´t drive inside the garden
Additional Information

Experience the awe-inspiring Palheiro gardens via a fun-filled and educational tuk-tuk ride with a witty and erudite guide/driver.

This tuk-tuk expedition was designed specifically for those interested in delving deeper into Madeira’s unique culture and wildlife, all while enjoying a thrilling journey.

The top-tier Palheiro Gardens tuk-tuk tour is suggested for those with a taste for nature, culture, and a dash of adventure.

Location
Avenida Sá Carneiro
Find us near the CR7 Museum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nisteves
Dec 21, 2022
A 5 star private tour with excellent, informative and friendly guide. Excellent value for money. - This is an incredible tour. We can't recommend it highly enough. The tuk tuk and driver were waiting at the pick up point and we're punctual. This is a private tour as the tuk tuk only takes 2 passengers and the driver. Luis the owner of the company and our guide/driver is a very professional, knowledgeable and friendly guy who speaks excellent English and is easy to understand. He is extremely obliging, nothing is too much trouble. When visiting Funchal, we highly recommend a tour with Tukway. You will not be disappointed.
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Sueb930
Sep 16, 2022
Loved our tuktuk tour! - Luis picked my daughter and me up from our hotel and the fun began. He took us round the little cobbled alleyways of old Funchal, stopped for us so we could buy some cactus fruit, visited the old fort for photos, then off to the beautiful Palheiro Gardens where he waited while we took in the breathtaking scenery and spectacular tropical flora. Then more tours through Funchal and back to the hotel. Altogether about 4 hours, as the time in the gardens is flexible. Garden tickets are not included btw. The tuktuk is a great way to travel round with the breeze cooling you down, and the canopy down for the views, and having a very knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to accommodate us made for a perfect afternoon’s trip. Thank you Luis! 😊
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Astariha
Sep 6, 2022
This is a must do when in Funchal!! - I highly recommend this tour! It was amazing and a great way to see a lot of Funchal in just a couple hours. Our tour guid Andrea was wonderful so full of information and such a kind warm person. We missed our connection coming into Funchal so we missed our original tour time. I messaged Luis the owner and he was kind enough to reschedule the tour for us. Not many companies are that gracious. It is worth every penny and I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed seeing Funchal this way. It was worth every penny and more!
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