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Why pay €86+ for the cable car when a private tour is €130?
The cable car up to Monte and the gardens costs €43 per person — and shows you one hill. With a private tour you see the mountains, the Cabo Girão sea cliffs, the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal, with no queues and a guide just for you.
How many are you?
Cable car + gardens
€86
2 × €43 · one area of Funchal
Sightseeing bus
€60
2 × €30 · shared bus, fixed stops
Private 3–4h tour with MG
€130
Whole car · mountains, cliffs, village & city
Only €44 more for a private guide and the island's best viewpoints.
| Cable car / bus tour | MG Madeira Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €43 (cable car) or €30 (bus) per person | €130 for your whole group |
| Queues | Ticket and cabin queues | No queues — pickup at the ship or hotel |
| What you see | One hill, or the city from a crowded bus | Mountains, sea cliffs, fishing village and city |
| Comfort | Shared with strangers | 100% private, air-conditioned car |
| Pace | Fixed timetable | Stop where you want, as long as you want |
| Back to the ship | Find your own taxi or bus | Dropped at the terminal, on time |
Sightseeing bus €30 per person. Cable car price based on the full Funchal–Monte–Botanical Garden route with garden entry. Tour price for up to 4 guests from the Funchal cruise terminal.