Embark on a half-day private tour dedicated to the wonderful array of flowers and gardens to be discovered on Madeira. With your local guide, visit Palheiro Gardens and Hortensia Gardens, and take in some incredible viewpoints on the island along the way.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
- Pickup optional
- Your hotel in Calheta, Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful private garden at Palheiro Gardens
- Learn about Madeira's many different types of trees and flowers
- Visit the Hortensia Gardens and their acclaimed tea house
- Experience beautiful views over Funchal city
Full description
Join a half-day tour dedicated to flowers, one of the island's greatest treasures. Madeira offers a vast repertoire of gardens, that's why one of the island’s nicknames is the “Floating Garden of the Atlantic.” On a guided tour by a local, go to the Palheiro Gardens, a beautiful private garden that was owned by the Blandy family.
After a healing walk in Palheiro Gardens, head next to the Hortensia Gardens where you can drink various teas, enjoy the delicious and famous apple pie, and marvel at a fabulous panoramic view over the city of Funchal.
Along the way, you’ll also visit two emblematic viewpoints of the island — São João Latrão and Terreiro da Luta — and discover the story of Our Lady of Peace.
Includes
- Driver/local guide
- Pickup and drop-off from accommodation
- Transport by private vehicle
- Admission ticket to Palheiro Gardens
- Wi-Fi on board
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
At Funchal Cruise Ship Port, Gare Marítima do Porto do Funchal, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal. Your guides will pick you up outside on the pier next to your cruise ship.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- This tour operates rain or shine except in the case of extreme weather events