Top Madeira Trolley Tours

We took the cable car round-trip, which was unbelievable, the sites were fantastic and reaching the top we decided to take a toboggan ride since that’s a very popular attraction. When we reached the bottom which was about 1 1/2 km we inquired about a taxi ride to the cable car station again and that fee was going to be between 25 and €30 which we thought was a scam since it’s only about a 6 to 7 minute ride. As a protest we walked back up the very steep grades for the kilometer and a half, an Uber ride would have cost about six euros, but they are prohibited, upon mentioning it to a few other tourists within earshot of a taxi driver, he turned around and said if you have money to go down, then you should have money to go back up. The taxi drivers have a scam there so beware. The walk up is not for the faint of heart, luckily, even at my age I’m in great shape and did it solely in protest.

From the ride on the cable car, the guided tour with Fátima, and then lunch at the restaurant where the staff was very attentive, a special thank you to the young man who served the tables, for his good disposition, and also to Fátima. It was an enriching experience for my mother and my daughter. I highly recommend visiting and enjoying this unique space.

This was one of the highlights of my trip. It was great fun. We paid 20 Euro and the ride lasts about 10-15 minutes. It's a great experience - we laughed all the way down. We had a Poncha at the end. Just remember you go half way down so you need to get a taxi to either take you back up to the cable car or down to Funchal. Highly recommend this it goes at a moderate speed - great fun.

Super fun experience and educational. Once again a gem, which must be treated with respect. The restaurant is also recommended, it is advisable to book in advance. It is so isolated that it can only be reached by cable car.

The fact that the cable car has this organic farm as its only stop gives you an idea of how important it is. The cable car ride down is stunning, but when you arrive at the estate you forget about it, because suddenly you realize that you are in paradise. But if Fátima tells you about it as well, the activity becomes a must in Madeira. Fátima is a 10/10 guide who tells you the history of the farm throughout a tour in which you discover avocados, tomatoes, bananas, papaya, or passion fruit while you watch monarch butterflies pollinating. The fruit tasting is also highly recommended; they are all delicious.

The Driver was excellent, full of information and always waiting for you even in queues. The toboggans was great funny, and cable car ride was very seneic.

Extremely interesting, relaxed. Incredible moments

Another unforgettable experience un Madeira on the toboggan ride. This ride was thrilling, fun and full of laughter. The steep descent, friendly drivers and stunning ride made the whole adventure feel wonderfully unique and truly memorable.

Having arrived early after advice from our TukTuk guide the night before walked straight on to the Toboggan’s (Tickets purchased at the ride in cash only €20 per person).The ride is 2 kilometres in length and has a few exciting areas but generally looks more dangerous on film.If your on a guided tour your guide will meet you at the bottom (Not walking distance back to town unless your part alpaca).Your photo will be taken half way down and will be available at the end for €10

Toboggan ride was great fun very quick and no queue when we went , For two people cost €40 and if you want photo at end another €10 . Either wait for bus (€2:10)or walk back to town (2hrs) taxis are expensive. Or get hop/off bus run every 45-55 minutes to monte Gardens are lovely but steep steps ,walkways on cobblestone so wear trainers .

Amazing tour combining history of the orchard with nature. Beautiful flowers and butterflies and abundance of fruit trees. Perfect end with ice cream made from cherries, bananas and mango from the orchard.

We are so glad we went here - it is truly a wonderful paradise, nestled below 300m steep cliffs. The views on the trip down in the cable car were amazing. We had a tasty lunch at the restaurant overlooking the beach and then did our tour. Fatima took us around the farm and she was absolutely brilliant - very friendly, welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable, she told us many interesting things about the farm's history, the plants and wildlife. Fatima then gave us a selection of delicious fruits to try, which tasted so different depending on the order you ate them in! This should definitely be on your list of places to visit. And do book the restaurant if you want to eat, as they are very busy.

Great fun- had to be done. Walk back into Funchal steep but very do able. Added to the experience.

Fatima greeted me at the terminal for the cable car and gave me a very interesting tour of the gardens and houses making up Fara dos Padres. Special attention was given to the Monarch Butterflies which thrive in this little organic haven.

This place is idyllic. The weather was perfect and Fatima led us around the farm explaining the Jesuit and Madeiran history, farming methods here, sustainability and challenges today. The fruit tasting at the end was special and worth the extra 10€ each. Afterwards we had lunch in the restaurant which was really delightful. If you wish you can also swim from the stony beach. A memory to treasure.

We took the bus from the terminal up to the Toboggans which was a very steep journey, all credit to the bus drivers of Maderia. When we arrived there was a queue but it moves relatively quickly. It costs 35€ for two people but it’s worth the money for the experience. The journey down hill is approximately 6 minutes with two photo guys taking your pic on the corners which they then try to sell you at the end of your journey, which finishes by a cafe and gift shop. You can then wait for a bus to take you back down or walk down it’s rather steep to the bottom but only takes about 20 mins A must do if going to Maderia for the first time