Monte Toboggan & Old Town
Ride up to Monte with me, with the option to come down by basket sledge. I’ll meet you at the finish before we explore the Old Town, with local stories along the way.
Minimum booking €70Basket sledge tickets not included.
Planning a Monte Toboggan ride?
Discover how the basket ride works, where it starts and ends, and what to know about tickets, with my local tips.
Read my Monte Toboggan guidePlan your private tour
I’ll personally confirm availability and pickup details. Pay at the end of the tour, by cash or card.
2 × €35 · 1 Tuk-Tuk
Groups of 4–6 need two Tuk-Tuks. The second is driven by a colleague I trust and is subject to availability; I will confirm both before your booking is agreed.
Booking conditions
Up to 3 guests and 210 kg combined passenger weight per Tuk-Tuk. Children under 3 are not allowed.
Basket sledge tickets are not included. Buy them separately at Monte.
Highlights
- Stop for photos at Miradouro dos Marmeleiros
- Reach Monte for an optional basket sledge descent
- Meet your guide at the finish if you choose to ride
- Explore the Old Town and Rua de Santa Maria
- Take home a small symbolic keepsake
The route
Around 1 hour 30 minutes in total
Pickup in Funchal
We meet at the agreed pickup point in Funchal and set off towards Monte.
By Tuk-Tuk
Miradouro dos Marmeleiros
A scenic pause to enjoy the views and take a few photographs.
By Tuk-Tuk
Monte · traditional basket sledges
Visit the departure area of the famous basket sledges, with the option to take the descent.
Toboggan ticket not included
Meeting at the end of the basket ride
If you take the descent, I meet you at the finish. There is a short pause for photos before we continue.
By Tuk-Tuk
Rua de Santa Maria
Explore the historic streets around Rua de Santa Maria, with local stories along the way.
Barreirinha Beach
OptionalA pause by the sea at Barreirinha, time and interest permitting.
Church of Saint Mary the Great · Socorro
OptionalA stop at the Church of Saint Mary the Great, if time allows.
End of the tour at the agreed spot
We finish at the agreed drop-off point in Funchal.
The basket ride is run by an independent operator. If you choose to ride, I meet you at the finish; otherwise, we continue by Tuk-Tuk.
The times shown are approximate and cover each stop or Tuk-Tuk journey.
What’s included
- Private 90-minute tuk-tuk tour
- Local driver-guide
- Pickup within Funchal
- Flexible drop-off within Funchal
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
- Local tips and personal recommendations
- A small symbolic keepsake
- A short video when possible
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- The basket ride is optional. Its ticket is not included and is bought separately at Monte. How the basket ride works
Meet Virgílio
I’m Virgílio, born and raised in Madeira. After five years driving Tuk-Tuks, I started my own business to share the island’s streets, stories and viewpoints. I guide tours in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
What guests say
FAQ
Where’s pickup and drop-off?
Anywhere you like within Funchal. Pickup at the cruise terminal adds €5 per Tuk-Tuk: tick that option on the tour page and tell me your ship’s arrival and departure times. More for cruise passengers.
Will Virgílio be my guide?
Usually, yes. Groups of 4–6 ride in two Tuk-Tuks, and the second one is driven by a colleague I trust. On very busy days, a colleague may also guide your tour; if that happens, I’ll let you know before the tour.
Can I cancel or change plans?
Yes. Direct bookings have no prepayment and no cancellation fee. Just let me know on WhatsApp or by email, ideally at least 24 hours before. Bookings made on a platform follow that platform’s terms.
What if the weather is bad?
Madeira’s weather changes quickly, and a shower doesn’t always mean cancelling. If conditions aren’t right, we can switch to another tour of similar length and price, or find a new date together. We agree on this with you before the tour starts.