With a landscape carpeted in fuchsia bougainvillea, scarlet poinsettias and lilac trees, Madeira is Portugal's own Garden of Eden. And the very best of the island's natural beauty is on display in Funchal's botanical gardens. This tour includes ample time to explore the flower-filled grounds, and the option to visit the Natural History Museum, too.
Excursions & day trips
Funchal Botanical Garden Tukxi Tour
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$27.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
up to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Enjoy a fun way to see Funchal
- Tour in an eco-friendly tuk-tuk-type vehicle known as a tukxi
- See views over the city
- Explore the botanical garden grounds
- Option to visit Madeira's Museum of Natural History
- Tuk-tuk tour duration is one hour
What to expect
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What's included
Transport
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Driver/ guide
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Free time
Transport
What to remember
- Minimum age is from 3 years
- Pick-up from hotels in Funchal only – if you're staying outside the capital, please select the ‘Tukxi spot' on the dropdown list when choosing your pick-up point
- Price is per vehicle for up to 3 guests
- Tour lasts 90 minutes
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Admissions not included
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 4 reviews from verified customers
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Staff
4.9/5
Safety
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Andy
From United States of America - December 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Guide Thiago was super all round. Gardens are delightful - only improvement would be tour being 30 mins longer for more time in gardens - even if make ...
Steve
From United States of America - September 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
********** & Roy
From United States of America - March 2024Traveled as a couple
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Our guide Pedro was excellent throughout, knowledgeable & helpful & took us an extra little trip to compensate for our non trip the previous day.
Dave & Patti
From United States of America - May 2023Traveled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Ideal for us as an older couple. Transported where we wanted to go by cheerful guide Tiago. Would definitely recommend. Roads a bit bumpy but that wa ...
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