Combine a private vintage sidecar tour of Funchal with a visit to Monte and the opportunity to experience Madeira’s famous Monte Toboggan Ride. Discover the island from a unique perspective while your experienced local driver-guide shares stories about Madeira’s history, culture, traditions, and local life.
Your adventure begins with a scenic ride through Funchal’s charming Old Town, elegant avenues, and picturesque streets. See iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral, Santa Clara Convent, Jesuits Church, and Municipal Garden, while enjoying panoramic views over Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Continue to the beautiful hilltop village of Monte, home to the famous Monte Toboggan Ride. During your visit, you can explore the area, enjoy the views, or purchase a ticket on site and experience the traditional wicker sledge ride, guided downhill by skilled local drivers.
The Toboggan Ride is optional and tickets are not included. Tickets must be purchased directly on site, and skip-the-line access is not included. Waiting times may vary. Your tour includes up to 30 minutes in Monte, giving you time to enjoy the area and, when waiting times allow, experience the Toboggan Ride.
If you decide to wait longer for the Toboggan Ride, you may continue enjoying Monte independently after the included tour time.
Throughout the experience, communicate easily with your driver-guide through the wireless helmet intercom and learn more about Madeira while enjoying the ride. With scenic viewpoints, photo opportunities, local insights, and the freedom of a private experience, this is a fun and authentic way to discover Funchal and Monte by vintage sidecar.
Highlights
Explore Funchal’s historic streets and viewpoints by vintage sidecar
Visit the beautiful hilltop village of Monte
Choose to explore Monte or experience the famous Toboggan Ride
Enjoy panoramic views over Funchal Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
Learn about Madeira’s history and culture from a local driver-guide
Enjoy a private tour with scenic and photo stops
Communicate with your guide through a wireless helmet intercom
Important information
The Monte Toboggan Ride is optional.
The ticket is not included and must be purchased directly on site.
Skip-the-line access is not included.
Waiting times vary, so the Toboggan Ride is subject to availability and waiting times.
The tour includes up to 30 minutes in Monte.
Guests who choose to wait longer for the Toboggan Ride may continue independently after the included tour time.
The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather and road conditions.
