Madeira: Funchal Baskets Tuk-Tuk Express Tour

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ID: GYG408431-741418
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Country: Portugal

Duration: 45 min.


Description

Embark on an adventurous private tour of Monte Village and Funchal and visit the highlights like the Church of Our Lady of the Mount and beautiful streets. End the tour with an exciting toboggan ride from Monte Village to Funchal.
Enjoy this adventurous tour of Monte Village and Funchal with an exhilarating toboggan ride at the end. Admire beautifully decorated streets and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Mount.
Starting at the Old Town, see the “painted doors” throughout the streets of Santa Maria, where numerous doors were painted by different artists giving this street a unique glow. Also, admire the picturesque details of cobblestone floors and the façades of the old houses on Rue de Santa Maria.
Next, continue towards Monte and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Mount. The structure that is visible today for all its visitors was completed back in 1818 and is one of the most sought sites by churchgoers and tourists in general.
After visiting Monte, dare to ride some toboggans, or more commonly known as “Carreiros do Monte." Toboggan riding was traditionally a means of transportation by locals who wanted to travel quickly from Monte´s village to Funchal. This adventurous and old-fashioned transportation appeared around the 1850s and is still in use today.

Highlights

  • Discover the hidden gems of Old Town
  • Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Mount in Monte
  • Embark on a fun trip at the toboggans in Monte

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.