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Madeira Flower Festival Parade, Garden & Cable Car (May’s 1st Sunday)

Funchal
A serene garden in Madeira, Portugal, featuring a pond surrounded by lush greenery, ferns, and exotic plants. A decorative white stone lantern is in the foreground, and a red wooden bridge is visible in the background, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting.
A beautifully landscaped garden in Madeira, Portugal, with a stone bridge and an arched structure blending into the natural environment. The scene is filled with vibrant green plants, ferns, and trees, giving the space a fairytale-like atmosphere.
A cable car gliding above Funchal, Madeira’s capital, offering a scenic view of the city, hills, and coastline below.
A group of children dressed in pink floral dresses participating in Madeira’s Flower Festival parade, surrounded by a crowd of spectators.
Performers in pastel-colored floral-themed dresses marching through the streets during Madeira’s Flower Festival parade, with city buildings in the background.
A lively scene from Madeira’s Flower Festival parade, with participants wearing elaborate dresses adorned with colorful floral patterns. The women’s dresses have bold stripes and layers of flowers, while some performers wear floral headpieces. A young girl in a purple dress walks beside them. Behind them, a float decorated with a large red and yellow flower is visible. The parade takes place in an urban setting, with spectators lining the streets and modern buildings in the background.
A large audience watching the vibrant Madeira Flower Festival parade, with lush greenery in the background.
A woman in a dramatic floral dress standing atop a float decorated with an abundance of flowers and tropical fruits, participating in Madeira’s Flower Festival parade.
A woman in a dramatic floral dress standing atop a float decorated with an abundance of flowers and tropical fruits, participating in Madeira’s Flower Festival parade.
A vibrant group of performers at Madeira’s Flower Festival parade, dressed in multicolored gowns inspired by nature. The women wear flowing dresses in shades of yellow, green, blue, and red, with matching floral headpieces. Young girls in white dresses accented with red, yellow, and green details dance and carry flowers in their hands. The parade takes place outdoors in bright sunlight, with a background of trees, city buildings, and spectators taking photos.
A group of dancers in bright, multicolored floral dresses parading through the streets of Funchal, celebrating Madeira’s Flower Festival.
Children dressed in green and yellow flower-themed costumes holding bouquets of flowers during the Madeira Flower Festival.
A float covered in a variety of colourful flowers moving through the streets during Madeira’s Flower Festival, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A decorative floral archway covered in pink and white flowers, part of the Madeira Flower Festival celebrations.
A group of young girls in pastel blue dresses marching together in the Madeira Flower Festival parade, with spectators lining the streets.
Duration
10 Hours
Size
Difficulty
Fairly Easy

Key Benefits

  • Madeira Flower Festival tickets with reserved grandstand seating
  • Round-trip ride on the Funchal Cable Car with panoramic views
  • Visit Monte Palace Tropical Garden, known for its diverse plant collections and unique landscape design
  • Portuguese fortified wine tasting included
  • Return transport to hotels in Funchal (other locations on request)

Overview

This tour is designed for those who enjoy nature, gardens, and the traditions of the Madeira Flower Festival. It combines a visit to Monte Palace Tropical Garden with a cable car ride and a reserved seat for the festival parade.

The day begins with a cable car ride from Funchal to Monte, offering views over the city, the harbour, and the Atlantic. Once in Monte, visit Monte Palace Tropical Garden, home to a variety of plant species from around the world. The garden also features a tile collection, a Japanese-style garden, ponds with koi fish, and native Laurisilva plants. A tasting of Portuguese fortified wine is included during the visit.

After exploring the garden, take the cable car back to Funchal. There will be free time for lunch and a chance to see the Flower Exhibition, where floral arrangements from across the island are displayed.

In the afternoon, take your reserved grandstand seat for the Madeira Flower Festival Parade, one of the most anticipated events of the year. The parade features floral floats, themed costumes, and dance performances, celebrating the island’s connection to nature.

At the end of the event, return transport is provided to hotels in Funchal and other locations on request, avoiding the long queues for taxis and buses.

Included & Excluded

  • Madeira Flower Festival tickets with reserved grandstand seating
  • Entrance fee to Monte Palace Tropical Garden
  • Portuguese fortified wine tasting
  • Madeira Cable Car tickets (Funchal – Monte – Funchal, round trip)
  • Festival pack: hat and bottled water for the parade
  • Hotel drop-off to Funchal hotels (other locations on request)
  • Taxes and handling fees
  • Extra drinks (outside the included package)
  • Personal purchases at festival stalls
  • Guests must arrange their own transport to the Funchal Cable Car station

Additional Notes

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Festival crowds are expected, but reserved seating ensures a clear view of the parade.
  • The cable car operates from 9:00 – guests must arrive at the Funchal Cable Car station early to have enough time to explore the garden, return to Funchal for lunch, and visit the Flower Exhibition
  • Guests must arrive at the grandstand at least 30 minutes before the parade starts.
  • Return transport to hotels departs at 19:30, avoiding long waits for taxis and buses after the parade.
  • Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the tour due to high-demand festival logistics.

Book now to experience the Madeira Flower Festival, Monte Palace Tropical Garden, and Cable Car Funchal in one unforgettable day.

 

 

Other Information

When?Available only on the first Sunday of May each year.

From
140 €