A Self-Guided Walk Through Funchal’s Historic Heart With a Local

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
Service animals welcome

On this self-guided tour, you'll find heritage and heroism in the cobblestoned capital of Madeira’s archipelago. Funchal’s historic centre is full of quaint roads and enigmatic alleys that reveal hidden churches and views of its vivid coastline. On this walking tour, you’ll find some of the city’s greatest landmarks and a few lesser-known sites representing its heritage.

From Quinta Vigia Park and through Santa Catarina Park to Cica Café in the popular Mercado dos Lavradores, you’ll see Funchal through a local’s eyes. Around every corner, I’ll indulge your curiosity about the ancient city and you’ll hear about Funchal’s distant past while visiting historical attractions.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just yearn for Madeira's rich history and culture, this captivating 90-minute tour of Funchal will transform your perception of the city.

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Audio-supported languages

English

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Location

Departure point

Quinta Vigia, Av. do Infante 1, São Martinho, Funchal, 9000-015
The best way to Quinta Vigia, the tour's starting point, is to take a bus or simply walk towards Avenida do Infante, nr. 1. You will see a pink building with a large gate.

End point

Cica., Funchal, 9060-155
The tour ends at Cica Café.

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