--- title: Private Express Tuk Tuk Tour Funchal Old Town & Toboggans lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/private-express-tuk-tuk-tour-funchal-old-town-toboggans/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Old Town and Monte by tuk tuk rank_in_category: 11 of 20 (Funchal City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-express-tuk-tuk-tour-funchal-old-town-toboggans/ --- # Private Express Tuk Tuk Tour Funchal Old Town & Toboggans **Guidekin's take:** A private tuk tuk from the painted doors of Funchal's old town up to Monte, where the wicker toboggan run starts, with a local driver guide, a blanket and pickup anywhere in Funchal. The toboggan ride itself is paid separately at the top; priced per tuk tuk. 4.86 from 49 reviews at €80 per group/vehicle for 2h. In our comparison: #11 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Madeira’s traditional wicker sledge basket sledges on this tuk-tuk ride. The baskets express tuk-tuk ride will start in Funchal city, and end at the “Carreiros do Monte”. Starting at the Old Town, where the project of the “painted doors” is displayed and ready to be discovered and seen. This project is shown throughout the streets of Santa Maria, where numerous doors were painted by different artists giving this street a much-needed glow. This area is also known for its amazing Poncha drink, a local drink made of rum, lemon, and honey. Rua de Santa Maria is one of the oldest streets of the city of Funchal, filled with picturesque details, such as the cobblestone floors, and the façades of the old houses. Then the journey will continue towards Monte, revealing the main attraction, Monte´s church. After having the opportunity to see this beautifully made structure, the expert driver storyteller that will conduct this tuk-tuk ride will take show the famous toboggans. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 112 pickup points - 35 start times: between 08:00 and 16:30 - Food not included: Food and drinks (upon request/ additional… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 112 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per group/vehicle for the Couple Private TUKWAY option; other options up to €240 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: TUKWAY MADEIRA - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 35 start times between 08:00 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31 ## Reviews 4.86 from 49 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 49. - 5 stars: 45 (92%) - 4 stars: 3 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise informative guides and personal sightseeing; toboggan tickets must be bought separately. **Praised:** - Friendly guides who explain Funchal's history and local life - Punctual pickups and clear communication before the tour - Drivers meet travellers at the bottom of the toboggan run - Flexible itineraries and sightseeing alternatives when plans change - The combination of a toboggan ride and an informative old town tour **Complaints:** - Toboggan tickets must be bought separately - Some travellers miss the toboggan ride because of long queues - Rain has led to cancelled toboggan rides Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-08-03 to 2026-09-16); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Couple Private TUKWAY | €80 per group | English | Duration: 2 hours 1 Tuk Tuk For a Couple, Maximum 2 People Pickup included | | Family Private TUKWAY | €160 per group | English | Duration: 2 hours 2 Tuk Tuks For a Family, Maximum 4 people Pickup included | | Group Private TUKWAY | €240 per group | English | Duration: 2 hours 3 Tuk Tuks For a Group, Maximum 6 People Pickup included | ## What's included - Blanket - Insurance - Pick up & drop off anywhere within Funchal - Local driver/guide ## Not included - Pick up & drop off outside Funchal (upon request/ additional cost) - Food and drinks (upon request/ additional cost) - Tickets for Toboggans (35€ for 2 People) ## Itinerary 1. **Zona Velha** (pass by, no stop) - The Carreiros do Monte - Toboggan Express tuk-tuk ride will start its journey in Funchal city, heading towards the old town where our guests can witness the small and cozy alleys where locals and tourists go for a stroll day or night. After a 30-minute trip around Funchal... 2. **Paroquia de Nossa Senhora do Monte** (10m) - Despite its beautiful well preserved looking façade, this church was built in the 18th century and has architectural features dated back from the 18th and 19th centuries. 3. **Toboggan riding was a traditional basket sled that serve as a means of transp...** (20m) - Toboggan riding was a traditional basket sled that serve as a means of transportation by the local residents who wanted to travel quickly from the village of Monte to the city of Funchal. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 35 start times between 08:00 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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. ## Meeting point Find us near the CR7 Museum Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjdBdi4gU8OhIENhcm5laXJvLCBTw6NvIE1hcnRpbmhvLCA5MDAwIEZ1bmNoYWwsIFBvcnR1Z2FsIi4qLAoUChIJ-dmhBP1fYAwRNdf1Re46FRYSFAoSCauLH1DDX2AMETmhzRUsTdj_ Pickup points listed by the operator: 112 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €80 | €40 | | 4 | €160 | €40 | | 6 | €240 | €40 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Funchal City Tours start at €16 per person. ## Compared with other Funchal City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 20** | €80 per group | 2h | 4.86 (49) | private | | [Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/?format=md) | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (98) | private | | [Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/coasteering-adventure-with-snorkeling-from-funchal/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 5.0 (82) | shared | | [Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-tuk-tuk-tour-to-old-town-monte-in-funchal/?format=md) | €40 | 50 min | 4.94 (131) | private | Ranked #11 of 20 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €310, median €45; typical length 2h 45m. 10 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/funchal/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-express-tuk-tuk-tour-funchal-old-town-toboggans/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md