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The beautiful city of Funchal hides an exciting past full of stories and flavours to unravel in its streets and alleys. Discover a treasure trove of Portuguese history, culture and flavours on a fully guided stroll around Funchal that includes the town market, the historical center and the Tropical Garden at Monte Palace.

Instead of riding the cable car back down to Funchal from the mountain, take a thrill ride down to Funchal’s city centre on one of the Monte’s toboggans! Visitors consider this ride a thrill and a “must-do” during your visit to Madeira Island.

It is a traditional toboggan ride on a wicker sled with wooden runners driven by two men (carreiros dressed in white, with straw hats and black rubber boots that are used as brakes). It is definitely worth the experience.