Old Funchal Walking Tour

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.

   10 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

2. The Mercado dos Lavradores ("farmers' market") is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940. The facade, main entrance and fish market contain panels of tiles depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. It is divided into a number of smaller plazas and stairways that are used as sales venues.

   15 Min.

3. Nightlife in the Old Town is currently a great attraction where art and entertainment come together, as the streets in the area have been transformed by the work of local and foreign artists (through a project entitled “Arte de Portas Abertas”). The project represents one of the facets of urban art and culture in the city.

   20 Min.

4. Praça do Colombo

   5 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

5. Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.

   10 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

6. One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”

   5 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

7. We then stop at the Municipal Garden for a quick visit and after the traditional Wine Lodge, before continuing to the Jesuits’ Church.

   15 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

8. The College Church, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, is a must see attraction in Funchal that impresses visitors with its incredible interiors, that includes Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist art pieces.

   10 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

9. Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.

   10 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

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• 5Funchal walking tour

  Great tour, guide was lovely and knowledgeable

  E1941XFmelaniewOktober 2026über Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour, lovely guide

  We had a really interesting walk with a lovely guide from France. She was very knowledgeable and also interested to engage with us and chat. The wine tasting was a welcome end to a lovely two hours.

  16mandieOktober 2026über Tripadvisor

• 3An OK tour

  An interesting tour around Funchal. However, we felt there was limited information regarding the history of the island and city, and more could have been done to describe the architecture and culture.

  dobsonmikeSeptember 2026über Tripadvisor

• 5Interesting and enjoyable...

  Interesting and enjoyable walking tour. Recommend taking it early in a visit to Madeira. Emily was a very interesting guide.

  Andrew_GSeptember 2026über Viator

• 5Funchal Guided Walking Tour

  Emile was an excellent tour guide with very useful tips and knowledge of Funchal with a bonus of some Madeura wine tasting. Great fun!

  Robert_WSeptember 2026über Viator

• 5Eloan was a very...

  Eloan was a very knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so much about Funchal and Old Funchal. We’d book again!

  Gwendelyn_KSeptember 2026über Viator

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How it compares in Funchal

• Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 655 experiences we list in Funchal.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 655.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Funchal

Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, set on steep green hills with flower-filled gardens and a seafront old town.

Funchal spreads up a steep hillside above a natural harbour on Madeira's south coast. The old town, the Zona Velha, has narrow lanes with painted doors and small restaurants, and the cathedral dates from around 1500. The Mercado dos Lavradores sells tropical fruit, fish and flowers in a hall decorated with blue tiles. A cable car climbs from the harbourfront to Monte, high above.

Top-ranked sights in Funchal: Sé Cathedral of Funchal, Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte), Madeira Botanical Gardens.

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