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title: Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/private-tuk-tuk-tour-to-old-town-monte-in-funchal/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 40
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 131
duration_minutes: 50
duration_max_minutes: 120
languages: [de, pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Funchal and Monte by tuk tuk
rank_in_category: 41 of 45 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-11-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/private-tuk-tuk-tour-to-old-town-monte-in-funchal/
---

# Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal

**Guidekin's take:** A private tuk tuk climb from the old town of Funchal up the old roads to Monte with a local guide and viewpoint stops, ending with the option of the traditional wicker toboggan run back down. Hotel pickup is included, the toboggan and other tickets are not. 4.94 from 131 reviews at €40 per person.

In our comparison: #41 of 45 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Mount tuk tuk tour with our local guide where you will have a unique experience. passing the old roads and stopping at wonderful viewpoints, where you can take unforgettable photos. Coming down in basket carts with over 100 years of history!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 83 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 18 start times: between 08:00 and 16:30
- Age 3+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 83 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €40 per person
- Duration: 50m–2h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 131 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Tuktuking
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 18 start times between 08:00 and 16:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.94 from 131 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 129 of 131.

- 5 stars: 126 (96%)
- 4 stars: 3 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and flexible stops; queues for the Monte toboggan can be long.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides explain local history and answer questions
- Flexible routes, unhurried stops and a choice of where to finish
- Help with toboggan tickets and pickup at the bottom
- Viewpoint stops and help taking photos and videos
- Careful driving on steep hills and narrow streets

**Complaints:**
- Long queues for the Monte toboggan can hold up the tour
- Toboggan tickets are a separate purchase
- Occasional confusion over pickup locations

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-08-22 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Monte in Funchal | €40 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Portuguese, Spanish, English | Pickup included |
| German | €40 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Portuguese, Spanish, English | tuk tuk<br/>Pickup included |

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local tab

## Not included

- Tickets are not included

## Itinerary

1. **Paroquia de Nossa Senhora do Monte** (15m) - We stopped to visit the Church of Our Lady of Monte and surroundings.
2. **Unforgettable experience with over 100 years of history** (15m) - Descent of 2km in the baskets.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 18 start times between 08:00 and 16:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 83

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #41 of 45** | €40 | 50 min–2h | 4.94 (131) | private |
| [Private Half day tour around Madeira Island](/portugal/funchal/tours/private-half-day-tour-around-madeira-island-153233P1/?format=md) | €190 per group | 3h | 5.0 (192) | private |
| [CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).](/portugal/funchal/tours/cabo-gir-o-half-day-tour-3h-private-classic-car-4l-331095P4/?format=md) | €95 per group | 2h | 5.0 (179) | private |
| [Full Day of Wonders: Madeira 4x4 Private Tour](/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-of-wonders-madeira-4x4-private-tour-457696P1/?format=md) | €425 per group | 7h | 5.0 (116) | private |

Ranked #41 of 45 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €310, median €85; typical length 5h. 45 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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