Old Funchal Walking Tour: A Guided Exploration of Emblematic Monuments

Embark on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Old Funchal, led by a knowledgeable guide. Explore emblematic monuments and discover fascinating stories of this historic town.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Municipal Gardens - Also known as Dona Amélia Garden in honour of the former queen of Portugal, the Funchal Municipal Garden is conveniently located in the city centre, north of Avenida Arriaga, on the site where the São Francisco Convent once existed. The convent’s coat of arms has survived until today and is displayed on one of the lawns. The…
What's Included
  • Tour escort/host included
  • Dedicated driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

This segment of town’s iconic structures will be the focus of your 2-hour tour, led by either a past university student or a European volunteer from the European Voluntary Service (a component of the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme) who is part of this venture. The venture, instituted by the University of Madeira, incorporates a university project…

Location
Jesuit College of Funchal
Rua dos Ferreiros Estrada
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras next to D' Oliveiras Madeira Wine.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Suzanne_g
Feb 14, 2025
Very informative interesting time. - We had a 2 hour tour with a lovley polish girl who was volunteering at the university. Great introduction to Funchal, with lots of interesting side line facts.
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835cathyl
Feb 13, 2025
Great City Walk of old Funchal - Great City Walk of old Funchal. Alexandra is excellent and very I formative. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend to anyone visiting Madeira. It's my second time on this tour!
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Camper22156758636
Feb 6, 2025
Great walking tour. - Great walking tour. Guide was fantastic really knowledgeable and interesting. Love that guides are all students and young volunteers on gap years. Great project and pleased to have found it.
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425margaretr
Feb 5, 2025
A walk through old Funchal - This walk round old Funchal was amazing, largely because of our guide. She was a very fluent English speaker and not only very informative about the town but also full of interesting anecdotes. We have been three times to Madeira and done quite a few trips/ excursions but this was by far the best. I thoroughly recommend this walk.
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Loisj61
Feb 4, 2025
A great start to exploring Funchal - This was a great introduction to Funchal Old Town. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Easy 2 hour walk. Recommend highly.
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Jameselliott2
Jan 31, 2025
Instructive enthusiastic. - Sandra was most knowledgeable and enthusiastic. If she did not know the answer to a specific question she contacted a colleague online. She is an excellent communicator.
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Emily_t
Jan 30, 2025
Informative, pleasant and a good introduction to Funchal. - Informative, pleasant and a good introduction to Funchal. Even gave us lunch recommendations for after the tour.
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Jamespi314
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent introduction to the city - A great way to start a visit to Funchal, getting orientated, learning about the history and seeing the highlights to return to later in the trip. Really clear and entertaining talk from superb guide Katherina at numerous stops around the city. Recommended.
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Experience796878
Jan 28, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent. Katarzyna was very knowledgeable, helpful and and great guide. Fully recommend to anyone visiting Funchal!
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845clc
Jan 28, 2025
Fantastic guided tour - Excellent tour with a great guide. The whole program with students is excellent and gives a semi-local's insight on the city while ensuring someone truly enthusiastic is guiding you. Aleksandra's English was perfect so no struggle to follow along. I also liked how frank she was on what was touristy, what is local, what is good despite being touristy, etc. Price to be quality ratio is phenomenal. Exceptional experience and I would not hesitate to go on more of their tours!
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