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Private Botanical Garden Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $91 / person
- Location
- Funchal, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tukxi Madeira & Lisbon
Description
The Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens on Madeira, with marvelous views overlooking the city of Funchal. Located on the Bom Sucesso Estate, the gardens and property date from 1881 and were created by the Reid family as a private park. Today the property is open to the public, hosting many international visitors daily. The gardens cover an area of 80,000 square meters and are home to a fascinating collection of plants. On the drive up the hill with your guide, you can enjoy magnificent views over the city. Once up in the Botanical Garden, your guide will provide you with enough time to visit the gardens, with admission tickets paid separately. In addition to all these attractions, the Botanical Garden also has a Museum of Natural History. On the way down from the garden you will be able to visit a variety of landmarks from different centuries, including the 15th century cathedral and the Municipal Square where the City Hall and the Jesuit Monastery are found.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Group price
- $91 per vehicle, up to 3 people
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mercado dos Lavradores
The famous central market of Funchal
Madeira Botanical Garden
Madeira Botanical Garden
Praca do Municipio
Municipal Square is surrounded by famous landmarks
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Not included
Admission tickets to the Botanical Garden
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick Up information: Available for free in hotels/accommodations in the Funchal City area. Harbor Pick Up option: An additional service for those being picked up from their cruise ship, it will cover the pick-up fees (5€ per vehicle) imposed by Funchal's port authority.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
12 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to legal restrictions the maximum combined wight of the passengers should not exceed 210kg.
- Not recommended for children under 3 years old.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Botanical Garden Tour take?
Private Botanical Garden Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Private Botanical Garden Tour cost?
Prices start at $91 per person for this Funchal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Botanical Garden Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Botanical Garden Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick Up information: Available for free in hotels/accommodations in the Funchal City area. Harbor Pick Up option: An additional service for those being picked up from their cruise ship, it will cover the pick-up fees (5€ per vehicle) imposed by Funchal's port authority. Pickup points include The Editory Garden Funchal, Vila Baleira Funchal.
What languages is Private Botanical Garden Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Not recommended for children under 3 years old.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Botanical Garden Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tukxi Madeira & Lisbon.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3
Day trip to Funchal
Lovely way to see Funchal and our driver was very helpful and friendly we were able to see a lot of the city so we will be able to visit certain
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
1
Botanical Gardens the steep way
An afternoon tour with our guide/driver Pedro to the Botanical Gardens up and down some terribly steep roads and so well driven. Pedro gave us plenty of interesting info about Funchal.
M
Great fun
Martin our driver was excellent, friendly happy and very knowledgeable about Madeira, the botanic gardens were only 10 euros each and were really nice, we had an hour in the gardens which was plenty of time great trip really recommend
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
S
Wonderful
Hi Jessica,was lovely,felt safe in tuk tuk and it was so much fun botanical gardens were lovely and the scenery amazing.Thank you Jessica you explained so much also about Funchal.
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
9
Best places of Funchal in a Tuktuk
Very good tour, funny experience with the Tuktuk, we did great views of Funchal; very good Tour guide
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Warm regards Tukxi Team
L
Great experience
Great trip, fantastic guide, John. So knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, so friendly & answered all our questions . Do it, it's fun
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Best regards Tukxi Team
K
Amazing & relaxing tour! Great experience!
We have booked for the Tukxi Botanical Garden Tour. We were picked up by a lovely lady driver who was also talking to us about the city and the views we were passing, she was super nice but we didnt catch her name unfortunately. We got picked up from and dropped off at our hotel and driven in Tuk Tuk Taxi through the city and to the botanical garden where we had an hour to walk around and see lots of lovely plants and take in breathtaking views. The lady was waiting for us outside when we finished the garden walk and she took us through some more touristy bits in town talking us through everything we seen on our way which was lovely. It was such nice private tour which was great for us as I am currently pregnant so we couldn't book other all day trips as they would be too tiring and this was absolutely perfect, comfortable and good lenght of time for a little time out of our hotel and into seeing a bit of Funchal and had a lovely stroll around the botanical gardens. Perfect if you want to relax and enjoy the views as the speed of tukxi is perfect to take everything in as you pass by. Thank you so much for the tour, we have really enjoyed it!
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Best regards Tukxi Team
3
Quirky way to see Funchal
We had great fun on our tuk tuk tour to the botanical gardens, The driver was very knowledgeable and pointed out sights of Funchal on the way.
Operator response
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing our service and in particular for sharing your opinion on TripAdvisor. We are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the excursion on our Tukxi! Delivering memorable experiences is our daily passion and commitment. Your comment is a great motivation to our team strengthening our daily effort to exceed our client’s expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming back sometime soon. Best regards Tukxi Team
M
Unmissable visit to Funchal.
The botanical garden is a must visit to Funchal. Lots of flowers and trees to discover. Plant and flower beds made with very good taste. Superb view of Funchal.
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