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Teleférico do Funchal (Funchal Cable Car)
Beste Besuchszeit
Early morning offers the clearest skies and softer light for photos, with shorter queues. Late afternoon gives warm golden light over the coast, but can be windier.
Budgettipps
Expect a return ticket for adults around €16–€20, children and seniors have reduced fares; single-way tickets are cheaper. Look for combined cable car + Monte Palace tickets or buy online for timed slots to avoid queues and sometimes save a few euros.
Empfohlen für
Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Families, Sightseers
Planen Sie Ihren Besuch
1-2 hours
Über
Schnelle Fakten: Gliding over terraced gardens and eucalyptus-scented slopes, the panoramic cabins climb roughly 560 meters, rewarding riders with expansive ocean views and endless photo opportunities. Quiet, smooth and surprisingly serene, the journey lets you spot parrots, fishermen and patchwork rooftops while feeling briefly suspended above a lush, sunlit landscape.
Insidertipps
- Arrive 30 minutes before your preferred time, especially on cruise-ship days, to avoid long queues.
- Sit on the right side going uphill for the best bay and city views, and on the left when descending for ocean panoramas.
- Bring a light windproof jacket and sunglasses, higher altitude can be noticeably cooler and breezy.
- Combine the ride with a visit to Monte Palace Tropical Garden or book a return by toboggan later to make the most of the trip.
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Haben Sie schon von kostenlosen Stadtführungen gehört?
Nach Reisen in über 30 Ländern gibt es eine Sache, die ich mir gewünscht hätte, jemand hätte sie mir von Anfang an gesagt, und sie hat meine Art, neue Städte zu erleben, komplett verändert.
Kostenlose Stadtführungen. Ja, wirklich kostenlos. Keine Kreditkarte nötig. Kein Haken.
Lokaler Guide, 2-3 Stunden
Hauptsehenswürdigkeiten, versteckte Juwelen, lokale Geschichten
100% auf Trinkgeldbasis
Guides verdienen nur Trinkgeld, also geben sie ihr Bestes
Sie geben Trinkgeld, was sich richtig anfühlt
Am Ende geben Sie einfach das Trinkgeld, das Sie für richtig halten
Ich habe diese Touren in dutzenden Städten gemacht und sie waren der Höhepunkt fast jeder Reise. Wenn Sie Funchal, Portugal besuchen, machen Sie das am ersten Tag. Sie werden es mir später danken.
Mehr Attraktionen in Funchal
Sé Catedral de Funchal (Funchal Cathedral)
Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market)
Monte Palace Tropical Garden (Jardim Tropical Monte Palace)
Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden)
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